Information on the age you need to be to go to school in South Africa 

A child needs to be 5 years old, turning 6 by the 30^th June in order to enrol in Grade 1.  However if you feel that your child is not ready for Grade 1, you can wait another year before enrolling your child.  Many schools do a readiness test to see if your child is ready to be admitted into Grade 1 and to help you make the correct decision.

more useful links.

How do the different Grades work in the schools South Africa?

This information was supplied by kate@sahombuyers.co.za