2022 GRADE 8 Applications – Jeppe High School for Girls

2022 GRADE 8 Applications Online Admissions will be split into two phases for Grade 8 in 2022

2022 GRADE 8 Applications Phases

Phase 1

• Application for learners currently in grade 7 in public schools will commence at 08:00 on 10 August 2021 and close at 24:00 on 3 September 2021. (www.gdeadmissions.gov.za).

Phase 2

• Application for learners who are currently not in grade 7 in public schools will commence at 08:00 on 13 September 2021 and close at 24:00 on 8 October 2021. (www.gdeadmissions.gov.za).

Before parents/guardians can apply, they must provide accurate parent and learner details to schools where their children are currently in grade 7.

From Monday, 2 August 2021 – 6 August 2021, primary schools will verify and update parents/guardians’ details including the cellphone number, ID number and home address.

It is important that parents provide ONE reliable cellphone number so that they can receive important SMS notifications regarding the application process.

Phase 1 Application period (10 August – 3 September 2021)

This process is very important because from 10 August 2021, an SMS notification with a LINK will be sent to parents to complete the 5 Step Application Process.

The parent/guardian will be required to verify the cellphone number on the system before starting the 5-step application process.

If the parent uses a cellphone number that differs from the one provided to the school the system will prompt the parent to contact the school to correct the number.

Accordingly, every step of the application process for security and verification purposes.

Placement Criteria for Both Phases

When a parent applies to a school for their child, it is critical to remember that the following criteria is considered in order of priority below: 

1. Home address within the school’s feeder zone
2.  Sibling/previous schools
3.  Work address within the feeder zone of the school;
4.  Home address within 30km radius
5.  Home address beyond a 3o km radius

Certified copies of the following Documents must be submitted within 7 days after making an application:

SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS:

• Child’s birth certificate
• Parent/Guardian ID or Passport
• Valid Proof of Home/ Parent Work address (see below)
• Grade 7 report card for Grade 8 applications
• Proof of guardianship if a guardian

NON- SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS:

• Passport OR
• Permanent Residence Permit OR
• Asylum Seeker Permit OR
• Refugee Permit OR
• Study Permit OR
• Parent Work Permit
• Valid Proof of Home/Work address (see below)
• Child Clinic card / proof of immunisation for Grade1 application
• Grade 7 report card for Grade 8 application
• Proof of guardianship if a guardian

Valid Proof of Home Address:

• Municipal Invoice, such as water, electricity or rates invoice in the Name and Surname of parent with whom the child lives (less than 3 months old) or
• Lease agreement signed by both the landlord / landlady and the occupant and reflecting that lease period which includes occupation at the time of making the application. Lease agreements must be accompanied by the municipal account of the landlord or
• Mortgage (Bond) statement from a bank or financial institution, in the Name and Surname of parent with whom the child lives

2022 GRADE 9-11 Applications

Please contact the school by the end of September 2021.