Admitting your child to a new school can be a daunting process. In order to make your experience as smooth as possible, please follow the simple steps below that relate to the year for which you are applying on behalf of your child.
Admitting your child to a new school can be a daunting process. In order to make your experience as smooth as possible, please follow the simple steps below that relate to the year for which you are applying on behalf of your child.
By selecting Arbor as your primary school of choice for your child, you are choosing to be part of a tight knit family with learning and development as its cornerstone.
As a fee-paying school, Arbor prides itself in the quality of educators and support staff it provides together with the support of committed parents and an active school governing body. It is paramount that you, as parents are committed to the same values that have cemented Arbor’s reputation as the ‘Best in the East Rand’.
Grade 1 admissions are subject to the GDE’s e-admissions system and placement criteria. This is done via the GDE online registration portal. You may access the portal via this link: www.gdeadmissions.gov.za
2025 Grade 1 admissions opens on 11 JULY 2024 at 08:00
Yearly, the GDE announces the opening of registrations on their portal. Only then you can log in to the GDE portal using the link above and follow the relevant instructions.
You will need to create a profile on the GDE site and enter a valid mobile phone number as communications from the GDE are conducted via SMS on this number.
Admissions Criteria:
• Learners who reside with at least one of their parents in the feeder zone of the school
• The learner has a sibling already attending the school (excluding Grade 7)
• One of the parent’s place of employment is within the feeder zone of the school
• The learner’s place of residence is within 30 km radius of the school
• The learner’s place of residence is beyond 30 km radius of the school
It is important to note that the first 3 criteria takes preference. Should there still be space available, the last 2 criteria will be taken into consideration. These learners will be placed on Waitlist B.
To improve your chances for placement into a school, it is highly recommended that you apply to more than one school in the area.
Grade 2-7 admissions are subject to the admission periods as set out by the Department of Basic Education (DBE).
Based on specific criteria, applicants are placed on one of two waiting lists, either A or B. To be placed on List A, the learner must meet one of the following criteria:
• Learners who reside with at least one of their parents in the feeder zone of the school
• The learner has a sibling already attending the school (excluding Grade 7)
• One of the parent’s place of employment is within the feeder zone of the school
Learners who do not meet one of the above criteria will be placed on waiting list B. Lists are generated in chronological order based on receipt date of applications.
The school will inform parents in writing, whether the learners’ application was successful.