Western Cape education department acknowledges there is a need for isiXhosa or English language schools in the Overberg region.
WCED spokesperson Millicent Merton said the department had several discussions with the community and did a survey on the demand for a new school. This means that learners have to wake up very early for the one-hour drive. At that time, she said, "the survey confirmed that the need was not high enough to warrant building a school." They say that learners are exhausted from the long journey and many parents can't afford to pay for private transport when buses aren't available. She said parents were tired of hearing the department's promises. We need a school," he said.