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Highest ever matric pass rate for the Western Cape – again!

12 January 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The Western Cape Class of 2025 has delivered the...

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End of year message from Minister Maynier

9 December 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Schools close for learners on Wednesday, 10...

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Nearly 22 000 matrics attend #BackOnTrack classes over school holidays

22 July 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape A total of 21 700 matric learners attended our...

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Don’t wait! Late online applications for Grade R, 1 and 8 close on 16 May 2025

14 May 2025 – Statement by Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director: Communication, Western Cape Education Department The on-time admissions...

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Luhlaza High School learner nets global science competition spot

8 May 2025 – Statement by Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director: Communication, Western Cape Education Department Salusiwe Mxayiya from...

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Early Childhood Development - Partial Care Facilities registration process

ECD Helpline: Monday – Friday | 07h30 – 16h00 | tel. 0861 819 919 Address: 1 North Wharf Square, 2 Lower Loop Street, Foreshore, Cape Town...

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Mr Brent Walters

Brent Walters always wanted to be a teacher and with his appointment as Head of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), he has come...

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