In 2006 the Western Cape Education Department designated it one of 10 "Arts and Culture focus schools" to be set up over the following three years. Eersteriver Secondary school is now being linked to Teddington School
In 2006, the Western Cape Education Department designated Eersteriver Secondary School as one of ten "Arts and Culture focus schools" to be established over the next three years.  Eersteriver Secondary School is now connected to Teddington School.