School Calendar 2024 South Africa. South african national department of basic education. The 2024 school year started on 17 january 2024 in term 1 and will end on 11 december 2024 during term 4.

Gauteng public schools are gearing up to welcome students back on wednesday, 17 january 2024, marking the official commencement of term 1 for the academic year. 3 april to 14 june (52 days) term 3: