| Term | Duration | No. of Weeks | No. of Days | No. of Pub. Hols | Actual School Days |
| 1 | (15) 17 Jan – 28 Mar | 11 | (53) 51 | 1 | (52) 50 |
| 2 | 10 Apr – 22 Jun | 11 | 54 | 2+1 | 51 |
| 3 | 17 Jul – 28 Sep | 11 | 54 | 2+1 | 51 |
| 4 | 9 Oct – 12 (14) Dec | 10 | (49) 47) | 0 | (49) 47 |
| Total | 43 | (210) 206 | 5+2 | (203) 199 |
Dates and days in brackets ( ) are applicable to educators
Public Holidays 2018
01 January – New Year’s Day
21 March – Human Rights Day
30 March – Good Friday
02 April – Family Day
27 April – Freedom Day
30 April – School Holiday
01 May – Workers’ Day
16 June – Youth Day
09 August – National Women’s Day
10 August – School Holiday
24 September – Heritage Day
16 December – Day of Reconciliation
17 December – Public holiday
25 December – Christmas Day
26 December – Day of Goodwill