South African School Terms and Public Holidays 2017
South Africa has two different school calendars – for the government schools which breaks the year into four terms, and for the private schools which breaks the year into three or four terms. The vast majority attend government schools, so traffic at holiday destinations is busiest when they are on holiday. All schools are on holiday during Christmas and New Year which is the longest holiday break, being summer. For visitors wishing to visit South Africa in summer, and who want to miss the holiday rush, November or January, from the school opening date onwards is perfect.
Government Schools
2017 School Terms:
All nine provinces have the same school calendar for 2017.
Dates and days in brackets ( ) are applicable to educators.
Source: South African Government Website
Private School Terms 2017
Please note that dates may vary slightly in different provinces and for different schools. Check with your school.
Source – Isasa
Public and School Holidays 2016
Source: National Education Policy Act: 2017 school calendar for public schools [PDF]
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