Admissions

Welcome to the Milnerton Primary School admissions page. We are delighted that you are considering our school for your child’s primary education. We accommodate learners from Grade 1 to Grade 7 (please note that we do not have a Grade R class).

All applications and transfers are managed centrally through the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) online admissions portal. You can access the system and submit your applications directly via the WCED Learner Admissions Portal (westerncape.gov.za).

For any admissions-related questions or if you need assistance, please feel free to reach out to our admissions administrator, Mrs Oosthuizen, at poosthuizen@milnertonprimary.co.za

Key Admission Timelines

• Grade 1 Applications: The online application window for the upcoming academic year opens annually between mid-March and mid-April.

• Grade 2 to Grade 7 Transfers: The transfer application window for learners entering grades 2 through 7 opens in early August (specifically 3–17 August 2026 for the 2027 school year).

Transfer Criteria (Grades 2–7)
If you are requesting a transfer to our school for Grades 2 through 7, your application must meet specific criteria and include relevant documentation for verification. Successful placement always depends on the availability of space in the requested grade.

Standard Transfer Requests:

1. The learner has reached the highest grade offered at their current school and must progress to a new institution.
2. A verified change of residential address has taken place.
3.  A verified change in the parent’s or guardian’s work location has resulted in relocation.

Exceptional/Sensitive Transfer Requests:

4. Substantiated concerns regarding the learner’s safety, social circumstances, or general wellbeing.
5. The need to access essential medical or psychological support services.
6. The learner is a ward of the state or has been officially placed by an authority like the Department of Social Development.