Western Cape school placement without consultation undermines parents’ right to administrative justice (opens original article in a new tab)

Parents in Western Cape encountered challenges with school placements for 2027 as many learners were not admitted to their preferred schools due to oversubscription, with the WCED placing students at alternative schools without consultation or explanation.

• Parents in Western Cape faced difficulties in school placements for 2027 due to oversubscription of schools.
• The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) placed learners at alternative schools without consulting parents or providing reasons for decisions.
• Administrative justice principles require fair, transparent, and procedural fairness in school placement decisions.