School Calendars in South Africa
When is school reopening dates for all grades 2022?
The school calendar for the inland cluster: Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Northwest 2022 includes:
| Term |
Duration |
Number of weeks |
| 1 | (10) 12 Jan – 17 Mar | 10 |
| 2 | 5 Apr – 24 Jun |
12 |
| 3 | 19 Jul – 30 Sept |
11 |
| 4 | 11 Oct – 14 (15) Dec |
10 |
What are the public and School Holidays in 2022?
The following are the public and school holidays for 2022 in South Africa:
- 1 January: New Year’s Day.
- 21 March: Human Rights Day.
- 15 April: Good Friday.
- 18 April: Family Day.
- 27 April: Freedom Day.
- 1 May: Worker’s Day.
- 2 May: Public holiday (Worker’ Day observed).
- 16 June: Youth Day.
- 17 June: School Holiday.
- 8 August: School Holiday.
- 9 August: National Women’s Day.
- 24 September: Heritage Day.
- 16 December: Day of Reconciliation.
- 25 December: Christmas Day.
- 26 December: Day of Goodwill.
- 27 December: Public holiday.
What month does school start in South Africa?
The South African school year starts from January to December. There are four school holidays in South Africa:
- A two-week break in March or April,
- A three-week holiday in June or July,
- A one-week break in September or October, and
- A longer holiday of around five to six weeks in December/January.
What time does school start in South Africa?
In South Africa, school starts in the morning around 7h30 to 8h00 and usually ends between 14h00 and 15h00 in the afternoon.
How many hours do students spend in school a day in South Africa?
Generally, in South Africa, a student going school starts their day at around 7:30am and would end at 1:00pm for grade one and two, 2:00pm for grade three to nine and between 2:00pm and 3:00pm for grade ten through eleven. The length varies across grades.
Is 18 July a holiday in South Africa?
No. Nelson Mandela Day is not a public holiday.
How many school days does South Africa have in 2022?
It is know that there are 199 school days in the school calendar, including limited number of school holidays. Generally, inland schools will have 199 school days over 43 weeks for the year and Coastal Cluster schools will have the same. Inland schools covers schools in the Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West.
How much is school fees in South Africa?
In South Africa, in order to send your child to a good state school it will cost you between R8, 000 to R20, 000 per year. However, these fees are significantly cheaper than private schools, whose fees are usually between R30, 000 and R70, 000, including additional costs for boarding.
Can a foreign child go to public school in South Africa?
No. Children of foreign parents have to have a study visa to go to school in South Africa. Therefore, you must apply for a study visa for your child when you immigrate to South Africa. The important documentation for a study visa is: A letter of provisional acceptance from a school.
Which province has the best education in South Africa?
As at 8 January 2020, according to the Department of Basic Education (DBE) 2019 matric results:
- Eastern Cape:76.5%
- Northern Cape: 76.5%
- Free State: 88.4%
- KwaZulu-Natal: 81.3%
- North West: 86.8%
- Gauteng: 82.2%
- Mpumalanga: 80.3%
- Limpopo: 73.2%
