School Calendar 2025 South Africa. South african national department of basic education. The 2025 school year started on 17 january 2025 in term 1 and will end on 11 december 2025 during term 4.

Gauteng public schools are gearing up to welcome students back on wednesday, 17 january 2025, marking the official commencement of term 1 for the academic year. 3 april to 14 june (52 days) term 3: