ADMISSIONS

Dates and time frames for application from WCED for Grade 8 only:

Admissions open: 11 March 2025

Admissions close: 15 April 2025 before 00:00

School process applications:  16 April to 19 May 2025

Parents will be informed of the outcome via sms/email from the WCED:  30 May to 10 June 2025

Parents confirm acceptance online:  30 May to 17 June 2025 before 00:00

Applications for Grades 9 to 11 opens on 4 August 2025 and closes on 18 August 2025. 

Please contact Ms van Aswegen on email:  contact@fairmont.co.za for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do parents apply?

Apply online.  Visit:  wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za and follow the prompts.

Kindly note that applications are not dealt with on a first come first serve basis.  Applications will only be processed after the closing date to give all applicants a fair chance.

Apply to at least 3 schools.

What documents are required to be uploaded?

#  Latest school report

#  Copy of Birth Certificate of Learner

# Proof of Residence in the form of a Municipal Account (both pages) or a fully signed valid Lease contract  

# Study Permit in case of Foreign Learner (upload under school report)

Incomplete applications will not be processed. 

Please make sure:

that all uploaded documents are of a decent quality and legible

that email details and cellphone numbers are correct

Fees

No fees may be charged before a learner has been accepted.