Secondary school enrolment results for Gent and nearby towns were eagerly awaited by nearly 5,000 students on 2025-05-16 15:32:00. The online registration system, designed to manage high demand, delivered mostly positive News for families hoping to secure a spot at their preferred schools.
- 96% of Gent students get first choice
- Online system prevents school registration queues
- 98.6% admitted to top three schools
- Capacity shortage affects special education schools
- Willaert urges targeted capacity expansion
- 168 applied, only 116 assigned autism support
In a remarkable outcome, 96.7 percent of pupils received confirmation of admission to their first-choice secondary school. This success highlights the efficiency of the digital application process across Gent, Evergem, Merelbeke-Melle, Wachtebeke, and Zelzate. But does this mean all challenges in school placement are resolved?
While most students celebrate, the situation in special education reveals a concerning gap. This raises questions about capacity and inclusivity in the region’s education system.
Why do some students still struggle to find suitable schools despite an efficient enrolment system? The shortage in special education places points to deeper capacity issues. Key points include:
- 96.7% of students admitted to their first-choice secondary school
- 98.6% placed within their top three preferences
- Only 116 of 168 applicants secured a place in Type 9 (autism spectrum) special education schools
- Calls from local officials for targeted expansion of special education capacity
As Gent’s secondary school system adapts to growing demand, the focus must now shift toward expanding special education resources. Will policymakers respond swiftly to these challenges? Parents and educators alike await concrete plans to guarantee every student’s right to quality education.
