New and upgraded schools

The Department of Infrastructure builds and upgrades schools for the Western Cape Education Department.

We consider important aspects when starting these construction projects including job creation through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and the inclusion of environmentally-friendly features.

Below are education facilities currently under construction. We also feature recently completed schools.

De Waalville Primary School

The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) completed construction of Heidelberg’s R74m De Waalville Primary School in October 2023 and handed the facility over to the Western Cape Education Department (WCED). The new school is able to accommodate up to 1 240 learners.

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News: New school a symbol of pride for vibrant Heidelberg community


Perivale Primary School

This is a replacement school which adds an extra 520 places for learners, for a total capacity of 1 240. It is a substantial improvement in functionality and safety over the old buildings.

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News: Celebration as new Perivale Primary School buildings are opened


Moorreesburg High School

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News: Minister Simmers announces the completion of the Moorreesburg High School


Klapmuts Schools

Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) has completed a R34m project to build a new Klapmuts Primary School and a new Klapmuts High School on one erf using mobile classrooms.

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News: Klapmuts Primary School and Klapmuts High School completed in record time


Moorreesburg High School

This R65.7m project to provide a much-needed school in the region commenced on 8 January 2021 and provided 152 local labour opportunities, 120 for youth, 31 for women, three for people with disabilities, as well as a six-month on-site mentorship programme for six National Youth Service learner artisans.

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News: Moorreesburg High School to be completed soon


Bothasig High School

The project aimed to meet the need for additional space for learners identified by the management of the Metro North Education District.

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News: New mobile classrooms at Bothasig High School


Muizenberg High School

The project is expected to be complete in May 2022. The project aimed to improve the school’s appearance and create a physical environment that is conducive to teachers wanting to teach and learners wanting to learn.

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News: Muizenberg High School maintenance project


Fisantekraal Primary School

The Department of Transport and Public Works has completed a R6.7m project to add eight additional mobile classrooms and ablutions at the Fisantekraal Primary school.

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News: Eight (8) mobile classrooms for Fisantekraal Primary School


Mfuleni Mobile High School

The new Mfuleni Mobile High School, which was completed on 15 September 2021 at an estimated cost of R26m, created 21 short-term Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) employment and skills training opportunities.

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News: Mobile classrooms project creates 5 000 places for Western Cape learners


Sunridge Circle Mobile High School

The new Sunridge Circle Mobile High School in Table View, built at an estimated cost of R18m, created 15 EPWP employment and skills training opportunities.

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News: Mobile classrooms project creates 5 000 places for Western Cape learners


Seven Steps Academy

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News: New Seven Steps Academy is complete


Blackheath Primary School

The original school complex comprised of a fast-track concrete frame with lightweight infill panels which had reached an unsafe, unrepairable state.

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News: New Blackheath Primary School


Crestway High School

Teachers and learners are already enjoying the facilities at the new Crestway High School in Retreat, with Phase 2 of the project reaching practical completion in September 2020.

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News: New Crestway High School in Retreat


Beauvallon Secondary School

Key works included repairs to ablutions, ceilings and stormwater systems, roof replacements, external painting, and the unblocking of sewerage systems. Dilapidated buildings were also demolished.

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News:  Beauvallon Secondary School maintenance complete


Philippi High School

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News: New Philippi High School has been completed


Nolungile Primary School

It is well understood that it is more cost-effective to undertake preventative maintenance in good time than to undertake repairs at a later stage.

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News: Nolungile Primary School maintenance project complete


PC Petersen Primary School

This project will provide much-needed relief to the existing school, and accommodate more pupils in a safe environment condusive to teaching and learning.

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Kwa-Faku Primary School

This R64 million project is expected to be completed in late 2020, if everything goes according to plan.

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Woodlands Primary School

A R47 million project to build the new Woodlands Primary School in Heideveld is progressing well.

Woodlands Primary School


Willows Primary School

The Department of Transport and Public Works started this R62 million project in June 2018

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News: Willows Primary School


Knysna High School Hostel

This R15 million project is expected to reach completion in 2020, if everything goes according to plan.

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News: Repairs at Knysna High School Hostel


Kraaifontein High School

The school incorporates “water-wise” features such as borehole facilities and a tank farm, water-wise sanitary fittings, and a water restrictor on the water main line.

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Vredekloof Primary School

Water-wise features include the installation of borehole facilities and a tank farm; water-wise sanitary fittings; and a water restrictor on the water main line.

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Barkly House Pre-Primary School

The project is a conversion project that saw the former Newlands Clinic converted to a fully functional pre-primary school for the learners of Barkly House Pre-Primary School which had previously been accommodated in an old prefabricated structure.

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News: Newlands Clinic converted to a fully functional pre-primary school


Louwville High School

Most of the school buildings comprise a framed concrete structure and a mixture of face brick and painted infill walls. 

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Bonnievale Primary School

The school is expected to be a catalyst for social and community development for many years to come.

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Cheré Botha LSEN (Learners with Special Educative Needs) School

After being taught in temporary facilities in Stikland for several years whilst construction was under way, learners were delighted to finally move into their new school in January 2018. 

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News: New Cheré Botha LSEN School (On Track newsletter)


Umyezo Wama Apile High School

The construction of the new R68 million Umyezo Wama Apile High School in Grabouw has resumed after a number of disruptions were resolved in consultation with the project steering committee that was nominated by the local community.

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Rheenendal Primary School

Excited learners who moved into the new Rheenendal Primary School near Knysna this month are looking forward to the completion of the sports field in August. 

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News: New Rheenendal Primary School reaches practical completion


Tulbagh Primary School

The R71 million school will alleviate overcrowding at other schools in the town and surrounds.

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Sinenjongo High School

The development of this school is a great example of how the private sector can partner with the public sector to invest in education for public benefit.

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Pineview Primary School

Phase 2 of the project which includes the school hall, media centre, computer classroom, and media and handwork rooms, and sport fields – is currently under way and is scheduled to be completed in October 2016.

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Worcester High School

Most of the school's buildings consist of a framed concrete structure and a mixture of face brick and painted infill walls.

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Kwanokuthula Primary School

This brand new R40 million school boasts a new hall, four specialist classrooms, a multimedia room, and sports fields.

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News: Handover and opening of Kwanokuthula Primary School


Kranshoek Primary School

This R35 million school has two Grade R, ten foundation phase, ten intermediate phase, and eight senior phase classrooms, as well as a brand new school hall and sports fields.

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News: Handover and opening of Kranshoek Primary School


Wesfleur Primary School

Certain structures at this school were demolished and replaced at a cost of of R33 million.  

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News: Improved education and health facilities in Atlantis


Vooruitsig Primary School

The new school accommodates 1 250 learners, including 60 Grade R learners who have been using temporary classrooms on the site.

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News: Improvements to Darling Primary School are complete


Zwelethemba Secondary School

Teaching facilities comprise 33 standard classrooms, five specialist rooms and one multi-media room with a library.

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Parkview Primary School

Construction was completed in October 2015. New facilities include four Grade R classrooms with enclosed playing areas and facilities.

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News: Improved education and health facilities in Atlantis


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