Department of Education


Access Adult Education Training

Find all ABET Centres in Gauteng

Access bursary opportunities

Top 3 Grade 12 learners from all no-fee paying, School Support Intervention Programme (SSIP) and Learners with Special Education Need (LSEN) government schools in Gauteng qualify for a bursary to study at a recognised Higher Education Institution (HEI) or a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College.

Access exam papers

Learners from Grade 3, 6, 9, 10, 11 and 12 learners can access exam papers and possible answers

Access Matric Results

Check Matric Results

Access online books

Learners in schools that have access to the Gauteng Department of Education Digital Library can borrow books online for reading and studying.

Access parents support material

Parents can access support material

Access teacher support materials

Teachers can access support material to assist teaching central to the provision of quality education

Appeal matric exam review

If learners are not satisfied with their matric exam results, they can submit an appeal to the Gauteng Department of Education

Apply for admission to public schools

Only parents applying for Grade 1 and 8 learners and those relocating from other Provinces are required to apply online.

Apply for admission to public schools for non-citizens

Only parents applying for grade 1 and 8 learners and those relocating from other Provinces are required to apply online

Apply for free scholar transport

Parents/guardians can apply for free transport to school for their children.

Apply for Government Jobs Online

Individuals can apply for government jobs online using the e-Recruitment system.

Apply for home education

Home education is a system of education that a parent/guardian provides to his or her own child at home as an alternative to attendance at a public or an independent school.

Apply for reprint of matric certificate

If you have lost or damaged your original matric certificate, or you wrote matric in more than one examination sitting and you want to combine your credits to qualify for a National Certificate you can apply at the Gauteng Department of Education

Education lockdown learning

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Feeder Zone Frequently Asked Questions

To give effect to the feeder zone provision, the Gauteng Department of Education embarked on a broad consultative process with various stakeholders.

Gauteng Education Platform

Education Platform

GCRA Job Center

Education site for screening vacancies at SA schools

GDE GCRA Bursary System

GDE GCRA Bursary System

NSFAS Application Portal

An Application portal that provides tertiary students with financial assistance information and application forms.

Register an Independent School

An individual or business can apply to register an independent school with the Gauteng Department of Education

Register for learnership and internship opportunities

Youth can apply for learnerships and internship opportunities at the Department of Education Job Centre.

Report school safety issues

Learners can report bullying, sexual abuse, parent abuse, drug abuse, trauma incident and will receive help and counselling on time.

Request re-issue of matric certificate

Learners can apply for a re-issue of a matric certificate where there are administrative errors.

Request re-issue of matric certificate for alteration of sex description and sex status

Individuals can request a re-issue of matric certificate due to the alteration of sex description and sex status.

Request re-issue of matric certificate for change of particulars

Individuals who want to change their name on their matric certificate can request for a re-issue of their certificate.

Request to combine matric results

Individuals who wrote matric in more than one examination can apply to combine their results.

School Nutrition Programme

The Gauteng Department of Education provides free meals to learners at no-fee paying schools.

Subscribe to Department of Education Announcements

You can subscribe to receive announcements by the Gauteng Department of Education.

Subscribe to Department of Education News

You can subscribe to receive news by the Gauteng Department of Education.

Subscribe to Department of Education Warnings

You can subscribe to receive warnings published by the Gauteng Department of Education.

Talk to the MEC

Report your complaints about Gauteng Education related issues to the MEC.