School Holidays 2025 South Africa Gauteng. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the 2025 school calendar for public schools in south africa. All schools across south africa will begin the new school year on 15 january 2025, a continuation of the unified calendar system introduced in 2024.this marks a departure from the previously staggered schedules,.

However, please check back regularly for any updates that may occur. Parents in gauteng who missed the initial application period for grade 1 and grade 8 placements for the 2025 academic year now have another opportunity to secure a spot for their children.