Statement by Debbie Schäfer, Western Cape Minister of Education Latecoming is a challenge that many of our schools in the Western Cape face. Read More
The Wellness Mobiles for School Health is aimed at improving the health and well-being of our children in an accessible manner. Read More
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) Safe Schools Directorate arranged for increased security at some of our schools in communities identified as high risk during the recent holiday period. Read More
Statement by Minister Debbie Schafer, Minister of Education Read More
The 15th annual teaching awards will be launched tomorrow, 24 June 2014, at the Settlers High School. Read More
The Western Cape exceeds the 2014 target of 40 000 matric passes and improved on indicators of quality, showing growth in the number of candidates passing mathematics and physical science. Read More
The Western Cape Education Department is confident that the province's 2013 National Senior Certificate results will be a true and accurate reflection of the abilities of candidates, consistent with trends in improvement in the Western Cape in... Read More
On 8 November 2013, Premier Helen Zille and Minister Donald Grant will be attending the Western Cape teaching awards ceremony. Read More
The Western Cape Education Department introduced a new version of the Matric Support site on 16 September,adding 52 videos on Life Science. Read More
Western Cape Minister of Education Donald Grant appeals to all candidates to use all opportunities to study as they prepare for the end-of-year examinations due to start in just over a week. Read More
Today, 14 October 2013, Minister of Education Donald Grant will announce significant steps to relieve the funding challenges of Western Cape fee-paying schools. Read More
The National Science Week is an annual celebration of science and innovation that takes place in all nine provinces. This year, the week will run from Monday 29 July to Saturday, 3 August 2013. Read More
I should like to welcome all our educators and learners back to school for the third term. I hope all of our educators and learners had an enjoyable winter break and are now prepared and ready for the busy weeks ahead. I am grateful to all our... Read More
There are only 123 days to go before the start of the 2013 National Senior Certificate (NSC).This year, a total of 48 954 full-time candidates have registered for the 2013 NSC. There are therefore 3 393 more full-time candidates than last year. Read More
Tomorrow, 26 June, Minister Grant will be visiting Esangweni Secondary in Khayelitsha where Grade 12 learners are participating in a Winter School programme in preparation for the 2013 National Senior Certificate Examinations. Read More
In order to keep our children safe and occupied during the school holidays, the WCED’s has numerous holiday activities and extra tuition planned for learners, as well as, training programmes for educators. Read More
The Western Cape Education Department's expanded telematics programme now includes 146 schools throughout the province and benefits learners from Grade 10 to 12. Read More
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) activated its online ordering system for textbook procurement for textbooks 2014 today, 3 June 2013. Read More
Today, 23 May 2013 Minister Grant will be visiting a textbook exhibition at the Metro Central Education District offices. Read More
Minister of Education Donald Grant expresses concern over a Grade 12 learner who was shot while entering the school premises early this morning. Read More