Western Cape School Closures Check the List of School Closures on 11 May 2026

The Western Cape Education Department has officially confirmed that several schools across the Cape Winelands and Eden & Central Karoo Education Districts will remain closed on Monday, 11 May 2026, due to dangerous weather conditions and storm-related damage.

The decision was made after consultations with the South African Weather Service and the Provincial Disaster Management Centre. Authorities said the closures are necessary to protect both learners and teachers from possible flooding, road damage, and other severe weather risks affecting the province.

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Why Are Schools Closed in the Western Cape?

Heavy rainfall, severe storm warnings, and dangerous travel conditions forced education officials to temporarily close selected schools in affected districts. Areas including Worcester, Ceres, Tulbagh, Rawsonville, and the Hex River Valley are among the hardest hit by the bad weather.

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Officials emphasized that schools are normally kept open whenever possible, but the current weather warnings created exceptional circumstances. Some schools in Eden and Central Karoo are also inaccessible because of infrastructure damage caused by last week’s storm.

Areas Affected by the School Closures

The closures mainly affect schools in:

Education District	Affected Circuits/Areas	Reason for Closure
Cape Winelands Education District	Circuits 3, 4, 5, and 6	Severe weather warnings and flooding risks
Eden and Central Karoo District	Selected schools in Circuits 1, 5, 6, 7, and 8	Storm damage and unsafe access roads

Education authorities expect schools to reopen on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, if weather conditions improve.

Cape Winelands School Closures – Circuit 3

All public ordinary and special needs schools in Circuit 3 will remain closed on Monday, 11 May 2026.

Schools Closed in Circuit 3

Alfred Stamper Public Primary School
Bet-El Primêre Skool
Bonne Esperance Primêre Skool
Botha’s Halte NGK Primêre Skool
Brandwacht NGK Primêre Skool
Breerivier Laerskool
De Doorns Primary School
De Kruine Sekondêr
F.J. Conradie Primêre Skool
Glen Heatlie AME Primêre Skool
H.F Van Cutsem High School
Hexvallei Hoërskool
Hexvallei Sekondêr
Huguenoot VGK Primêre Skool
Orchard Primêre Skool
P.J.B. Cona Primary School
Petra Gedenk Primêre Skool
Rabie Primêre Skool
Sandhills NGK Primêre Skool
Sibabalwe Primary School
Siyafuneka Primary School
Steenvliet Primêre Skool
Touwsrivier Laerskool
Vinkrivier Primêre Skool
Vusisizwe Secondary School
Wysersdrift Primêre Skool
Zwelethemba High School

These closures are part of emergency safety measures announced by the provincial education department.

Circuit 4 Schools Closed in Worcester and Nearby Areas

Circuit 4 schools in Worcester, Rawsonville, and nearby communities are also closed because of ongoing severe weather conditions.

Full List of Circuit 4 School Closures

Avian Park Primêre Skool
Breede Valley School of Skills
Breërivier Hoërskool
De La Bat-Skool
De Tuinen Primêre Skool
Drostdy HTS.
Eden Skool
Esselenpark Primêre Skool
Esselenpark Sekondêr
Goudini Bad NGK Primêre Skool
Goudini Hoërskool
Hexpark Primêre Skool
Hugo Naude Kunssentrum
Langerugskool
Lorraine NGK Primêre Skool
Montana Hoërskool
Pionier-Skool
Rawsonville Primêre Skool
Riverview Primêre Skool
Roodewal Primêre Skool
Slanghoek NGK Primêre Skool
Somerset High School
Victoriapark Primary School
Weltevrede NGK Primêre Skool
Winelands Primary
Worcester Gimnasium
Worcester Laerskool
Worcester Moslem Primêr
Worcester NGK Oefen Primêre Skool
Worcester RK Primary School
Worcester School of Skills
Worcester Sekondêr
Worcester-Noord Primêre Skool
Worcester-Oos Laerskool

Parents are advised to monitor official school communication channels for any emergency updates.

Circuit 5 School Closure List for Ceres and Witzenberg Areas

Several schools across Ceres and surrounding communities will not operate on Monday due to weather risks.

Schools Closed in Circuit 5

Achtertuin AME Primêre Skool
Agterwitzenberg VGK Primêre Skool
Bella Vista Hoërskool
Bella Vista Primêre Skool
Boplaas NGK Primêre Skool
Boy Muller Primêre Skool
Britsüm NGK Primêre Skool
Ceres Primêre Skool
Ceres Sekondêr
Charlie Hofmeyr Hoërskool
De Meul NGK Primêre Skool
Die Eike VGK Primêre Skool
Driefontein NGK Primêre Skool
Ezelfontein NGK Primêre Skool
F.D. Conradie Laerskool
Fairfield NGK Primêre Skool
Gericke Laerskool
Iingcinga Zethu Secondary School
Koelfontein NGK Primêre Skool
Koue Bokkeveld Laerskool
Kromlin Primêre Skool
Laastedrif NGK Primêre Skool
Matjiesrivier NGK Primêre Skool
Mooi-Uitsig Primêre Skool
Morrisdale Primêre Skool
Nduli Primary School
Northridge NGK Primêre Skool
Paardekloof NGK Primêre Skool
Piet Hugo Gedenk NGK Primêre Skool
Rietfontein NGK Primêre Skool
Skurweberg Sekondêre Skool
St. Mark’s Primêre Skool
Tandfontein NGK Primêre Skool
Voorsorg NGK Primêre Skool
Wanganella NGK Primêre Skool
Welgemoed NGK Primêre Skool
Welvaart NGK Primêre Skool

Authorities warned residents to avoid unnecessary travel in high-risk areas during the severe weather period.

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Circuit 6 Schools Closed on 11 May 2026

Schools in Tulbagh, Wolseley, and nearby communities are included in the latest closure notice.

Circuit 6 Closure List

Bakerville Primêre Skool
Bergrivier NGK Primêre Skool
Bergrivier Sekondêr
Drostdy SSKV Primêre Skool
Errie Moller NGK Primêre Skool
Groenberg NGK Primêre Skool
Hillcrest Primêre Skool
La Plaisante NGK Primêre Skool
Laerskool Waveren
Lingomso Primary School
Montrouge VGK Primêre Skool
Rondeheuwel Primêre Skool
Roodezandt Sekondêr
Saron Primêre Skool
Soetendal NGK Primêre Skool
St. Albans Primêre Skool
Steinthal Vaardigheidskool
Tulbagh Hoërskool
Twee Jonge Gezellen VGK Primêre Skool
W.F. Loots Primary School
Wagenmakersvallei NGK Primêre Skool
Witzenberg Primêre Skool
Wolseley Laerskool
Wolseley Sekondêr

Education officials said weather conditions will continue to be monitored closely throughout the week.

Eden and Central Karoo School Closures

A smaller number of schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education District will also remain closed because storm damage has affected road access and safety.

Schools Closed in Eden and Central Karoo

Goedgegun VGK PS
De Jager VGK PS
Grootkraal UCC PS
Lategansvlei SSKV PS
Britsevlakte NGK PS
Mooi Uitsig PS No. 2
Rooiheuwel VGK PS
Klaarstroom PS
Geelhoutboom VGK PS
Hoogekraal SSKV PS
Kommandantsdrift SSKV PS

Parents and guardians should wait for official confirmation before sending learners back to school.

What Parents and Learners Should Do

Families in affected areas should prioritize safety and avoid risky travel during heavy rainfall or flooding alerts.

Important recommendations include:

Follow updates from your school and district office
Avoid flooded roads and damaged bridges
Keep emergency contact numbers available
Monitor weather warnings regularly
Prepare learners for possible timetable changes

Schools are expected to resume normal operations on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, unless new warnings are issued.

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Important Safety Reminder for Western Cape Residents

The severe weather affecting the Western Cape may continue to create dangerous conditions in some regions. Even if your child’s school is open, parents should use their own judgment when road conditions are unsafe.

The provincial education department said closures will only happen where absolutely necessary, and any additional school shutdowns will be handled individually depending on weather conditions and local safety assessments.