As a result of storm damage and blocked access roads, 29 schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education District will remain closed on Friday, 8 May 2026. (See list below)
All other schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education District will reopen on Friday, 8 May 2026.
The affected schools will communicate with parents about the continued closure. Learner Transport Service routes at other schools may also be affected, and these schools will communicate with parents accordingly.
"Our default position is always to keep schools open and only close schools in exceptional circumstances, but given the severity of the warnings and on the advice from the Provincial Disaster Management Centre, we closed schools in George, Knysna, Oudtshoorn and surrounds for two days.
Schools will now implement catch up plans to ensure that teaching and learning returns to normal, and the schoolwork missed over the two days is covered. Our system is well-prepared for these events, and we will continue to monitor the weather conditions ahead.
Thank you to the officials, principals, teachers and parents for the smooth implementation of the closure on such a large scale. And thank you to the first responders, emergency services and disaster management officials who have supported our department and our schools in these challenging circumstances. Your support makes a real difference in ensuring that teaching and learning can return to normal in the Western Cape!".
ECK Schools that will remain closed
Circuit 1
Brakfontein EK PS
Goedgegun VGK PS
Circuit 3
Diepkloof VGK PS
Karatara Laerskool
Klipdrift EK PS
Lancewood PS
Redlands PS
Circuit 4
Wittedrif PS
Wittedrift Hoërskool
Circuit 5
De Jager VGK PS
Gamka-Oos PS
Grootkraal UCC PS
Kruisrivier-Wes UCC PS
Lategansvlei SSKV PS
Rooiberg SSKV PS
Volmoed PS
Voorbedag PS
Circuit 6
Avontuur LB PS
Britsevlakte NGK PS
Mooi Uitsig PS No. 2
Rooiheuwel VGK PS
Rooirivier VGK PS
Scheeperskraal SSKV PS
Vlakteplaas UCC PS
Circuit 7
Klaarstroom PS
Circuit 8
Dieprivier VGK PS
Geelhoutboom VGK PS
Hoogekraal SSKV PS
Kommandantsdrift SSKV PS
All other schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education District will reopen on Friday, 8 May 2026.
The affected schools will communicate with parents about the continued closure. Learner Transport Service routes at other schools may also be affected, and these schools will communicate with parents accordingly.
"Our default position is always to keep schools open and only close schools in exceptional circumstances, but given the severity of the warnings and on the advice from the Provincial Disaster Management Centre, we closed schools in George, Knysna, Oudtshoorn and surrounds for two days.
Schools will now implement catch up plans to ensure that teaching and learning returns to normal, and the schoolwork missed over the two days is covered. Our system is well-prepared for these events, and we will continue to monitor the weather conditions ahead.
Thank you to the officials, principals, teachers and parents for the smooth implementation of the closure on such a large scale. And thank you to the first responders, emergency services and disaster management officials who have supported our department and our schools in these challenging circumstances. Your support makes a real difference in ensuring that teaching and learning can return to normal in the Western Cape!".
ECK Schools that will remain closed
Circuit 1
Brakfontein EK PS
Goedgegun VGK PS
Circuit 3
Diepkloof VGK PS
Karatara Laerskool
Klipdrift EK PS
Lancewood PS
Redlands PS
Circuit 4
Wittedrif PS
Wittedrift Hoërskool
Circuit 5
De Jager VGK PS
Gamka-Oos PS
Grootkraal UCC PS
Kruisrivier-Wes UCC PS
Lategansvlei SSKV PS
Rooiberg SSKV PS
Volmoed PS
Voorbedag PS
Circuit 6
Avontuur LB PS
Britsevlakte NGK PS
Mooi Uitsig PS No. 2
Rooiheuwel VGK PS
Rooirivier VGK PS
Scheeperskraal SSKV PS
Vlakteplaas UCC PS
Circuit 7
Klaarstroom PS
Circuit 8
Dieprivier VGK PS
Geelhoutboom VGK PS
Hoogekraal SSKV PS
Kommandantsdrift SSKV PS