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Grade 8 2027: Admissions Outcomes

28 May 2026: The outcomes of on-time admissions applications for Grade 8 in 2027 will become available.

Parents have until 15 June 2026 to confirm their choices.

We encourage parents to check that their contact details are correct on the WCED admissions system.

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WCED Admissions – Frequently Asked Questions

When will applications for Grade 8 open?

The WCED usually opens Grade 8 applications in March each year. Parents are encouraged to monitor the WCED admissions portal for official dates and announcements.

When do applications close?

Applications typically close in April. Late applications may only be considered after the official process has been completed.

How will I know the outcome of my application?

Parents will receive outcomes via the WCED admissions portal. The WCED also usually sends an SMS and/or email notification once outcomes are released.

When are outcomes released?

Outcomes are generally released from May onwards, according to the WCED admissions timeline.

Does applying early improve my chances of placement?

No. Applications are processed according to WCED policy and the school’s admissions criteria, not on a first-come, first-served basis within the application window.

What should I do if my child is unsuccessful?

Parents may submit an appeal through the WCED admissions process. We also strongly encourage parents to accept placement at another school should one be offered while awaiting the outcome of an appeal.

Can I contact the school to motivate my child’s application?

Due to the high volume of applications received, the school is unfortunately unable to engage in individual telephonic or in-person discussions regarding admissions decisions. Please complete the WGHS Admissions Appeals Form on the school website.

Will joining the waiting list guarantee placement?

No. Placement is dependent on space becoming available. Unfortunately, the school cannot guarantee placement from the waiting list.

Why are so many applications unsuccessful?

Wynberg Girls’ High School receives applications from many exceptional learners each year. Unfortunately, due to limited capacity, the school is unable to accommodate all applicants.

What documents are usually required during the admissions process?

Parents are generally required to provide:
• The learner’s latest school report
• Proof of residence
• Certified copies of identification documents
• Other supporting documents requested by the WCED

Who should I contact if I have not received placement at any school?

Parents who have not received placement should contact the WCED directly for assistance with placement options.

Can applications for Grades 9–11 be submitted at the same time as Grade 8 applications?

No. Applications for Grades 9–11 generally open later in the year, usually during August, and are subject to space availability.

Admissions
Appeals

If you wish to appeal an unsuccessful application, please fill in the form below or email appeals@wynghs.co.za

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Admissions
Policy and Processes

Enquiries:  admissions@wynghs.co.za

School Fees

Fees are set by the Governing Body
and approved by the parents towards the end of each year.

Open Days:

Each year, WGHS hosts a series of Open Days, where current Grade 7 learners are invited to visit the school and get a firsthand look at the wide range of activities, offerings, classrooms, and extracurricular facilities available here at Wynberg Girls’ High School.

Thank you to those who joined us on 12, 16 and 18 Feb 2026. 

Hostel Open Day:

22 October 2026

Hostel Open Day Bookings: superintendent@wynghs.co.za

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About our principal

Jennifer Wallace started her teaching career in 1996 at St Cyprian’s School, in the History and English Departments, and became the Deputy Principal of the school 15 years later. Over the course of her teaching career, she has been fortunate to have had many opportunities to travel – teaching short courses on Apartheid and post-Apartheid South African history in Denmark, the USA, Canada, England, and Peru, and helping to lead international service projects, cultural history tours, and conferences with learners to various countries. These experiences helped to shape her firm belief in a holistic approach to education that is of global relevance, while at the same time remaining firmly rooted in, and committed to, the South African educational landscape.

In 2014 she completed her MPhil (specialising in Educational Administration, Planning and Social Policy) degree through the University of Cape Town and began her part-time study towards her PhD a few years later, graduating in 2020. Her thesis, entitled ‘The Gift of a Scholarship: The reflective accounts of scholarship recipients attending elite secondary schools in post-apartheid South Africa’, focuses on the narrated experiences of scholarship students from historically disadvantaged communities who attended elite secondary schools in South Africa. A book based on this research, and co-authored with Dr Jennifer Feldman, has been published by Springer Nature as a part of their international Cultural Studies and Transdisciplinary in Education series.

In January 2020 Dr Wallace was appointed the Principal of Wynberg Girls’ High School and is very proud to lead this dynamic, diverse, and values-driven public school. Her key focus areas in this position include: ensuring that WGHS constantly builds upon its fine reputation for academic excellence and relevance; empowering our learners to be self-sufficient, inquisitive, and compassionate critical thinkers and engaged, environmentally-aware citizens; creating an inclusive environment in which all can find a sense of belonging and feel valued; ensuring opportunities for growth and the building of character by means of involvement in a wide range of cultural, sporting, and service-driven activities; creating dynamic learning spaces to inspire and support our educational vision; and investing in relationships with strategic partners to the benefit of our school and our community.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

A warm welcome to Wynberg Girls’ High School! Founded in 1884, we are proudly recognised as one of South Africa’s preeminent public schools for girls, and all who consistently identify as girls. Wynberg Girls’ High School embraces a values-driven approach to education, with our identified core values of Integrity, Inclusivity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy forming the foundation of our approach to who we are, all we do, and what we stand for. We believe in providing holistic opportunities for exploration, growth, and development through our wide range of activities offered in each of our four Pillars (Academics, Culture, Service and Sport) in addition to our two Portfolios (Communication and Sustainability).


On the academic front, we are firmly established within the annual Top Twenty Schools of Excellence in the Western Cape by means of our Grade 12 National Senior Certificate results, as awarded by the Western Cape Education Department. We recognise that in addition to cognitive engagement and curiosity, learning is an emotional experience. As such, we believe that by creating a happy and inclusive environment in which all can find a sense of belonging, and providing the physical infrastructure to support our teaching practices, our learners will be inspired to challenge themselves, and each other, in their pursuit of knowledge and understanding.


It is both an honour and a privilege to be the Principal of this wonderful school. I hope that whether you are a learner, an educator, a parent, and Alumnae, or a visitor, you are as inspired by this place as I am and that together we will continue to produce young women and leaders of character who will make a significant and positive mark on this world.