There were 600,000 online applications so far for Grade 1 and 8 in Gauteng

VAAL TRIANGLE - The Gauteng Education Department says over 600,000 successful applications were recorded during the 2026 online admissions application period for grade 1 and grade 8. This milestone was reached yesterday, just less than two weeks after the system opened for applications on July 24th. The application period closes on the 29th of this month. The department’s spokesperson, Steve Mabona, says applicants with complete submissions will begin receiving placement offers from 16 October.