Experts call for more schools in high-demand areas as GDE struggles with placements

Education expert Prof Mary Metcalfe believes parents are looking for the best schools for their children

19 September 2024 - 21:45

As the Gauteng department of education is grappling with the placement of pupils for the 2025 academic year, with some schools receiving higher applications than they can accommodate, experts believe building more schools in areas where there is demand could be the solution. ..

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