Education and Schools in Somerset West, Western Cape

Summers are hot, dry and windy. There are often bush fires. Winters are fairly mild but wet. Sometimes when snow comes in it gets cold. This is a fast growing area with good schools, good roads, a good shopping mall and great beaches. Central to the Winelands there’s lots of outdoors activities. Also it’s an easy drive to Cape Town and the airport. It gets pretty crowded in the holiday season but the roads are good.

The primary factor to consider when moving to Somerset West is one’s fuel budget. Although there are many stores, malls, schools and wholesalers in close proximity to the many residential areas, there are limited employment opportunities. Most people live in Somerset West but work in Stellenbosch, Cape Town, or in the Northern Suburbs. Also, despite the proximity of these services, the stretches between them are often unsafe to walk or cycle through, therefor the use of a car for daily activities or errands is definitely encouraged.