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 selected Eersteriver Secondary School among ten schools designated as "Arts and Culture focus schools" for a three-year program. The school is now linked with Teddington School.