• ADMISSION STEPS AND PROCEDURES

Westerford Admissions 2027 Procedure

Schools are required to adhere to the following WCED admission time frames
which will be applicable to all ordinary public schools ONLY:

10 March 2026

Grade 8 school admissions open
(all ordinary public schools).

14 April 2026

Grade 8 school admissions close
(all ordinary public schools).

15 April – 18 May 2026

Schools process online admission applications.

21 May 2026

Principals finalise and sign off all application statuses on the SAMI System.

28 May 2026

SAMI system displays the outcome of all online admission applications.

28 May – 10 June 2026

Parents/Guardians are informed of the outcome of online admission applications per email/SMS.

15 June 2026 – Until placement is confirmed

Parents/Guardians confirm acceptance of placements.

15 June 2026

Schools fill available spaces. Parents must accept and confirm placement within three days.

3 – 17 Aug 2026 (Term 3)

2027 Grade 9-11 Applications Open & Close

Admission Policy
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Appeals Process

• All appeals can be emailed to the contact details listed below, alternatively submitted in writing to the School.  No verbal communication will be considered.
• Appeals will be considered only once all successful candidates have responded.
• Further appeals must be lodged directly with the Department of Education District Office.

• Admissions Administrator: Mrs. J Cameron
• Tel: 021 689 9154
• Email: applications@westerford.co.za

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Telephone: 021 689 9154 • Email: admin@westerford.co.za
Address: 220 Main Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700

Need to Contact Us?

Don’t forget to follow us on Social Media!

Telephone: 021 689 9154 • Email: admin@westerford.co.za
Address: 220 Main Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700