Parents and guardians applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8 places through the Gauteng Department of Education’s 2027 Online GDE Admissions portal have until midnight on Friday, 4 September 2026, to complete their applications. The system requires applicants to complete all five steps, choose schools and submit supporting documents within seven days, but login problems, address errors and upload failures can slow the process. These troubleshooting tips explain what to do when the portal does not work as expected and where to get official help.
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