Darul Arqam
Shukran, Lichtenburg, North West 34 m
Private combined school
Darul Arqam Islamic High School
Eastridge, Cape Town, Western Cape
Darul Arqam Islamic High School is a private combined school in Eastridge, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 635 learners and 34 educators, about 18.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private combined schools in Western Cape (304 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, all 122 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 122 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 112 | 112 | 100.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 100 | 100 | 100.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 122 | 122 | 100.0% | 88.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Private combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 635 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 18.7 (province average 11.5) Fewer learners per educator than 13% of 63 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 106003396 |
| Exam centre number | 1006612 |
Address and location
| Street address | 37 Baobab Sreet Eastridge 7785 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 207 Mitchell's Plain Unknown 7789 |
| Suburb / area | Eastridge |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100079 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Darul Arqam Islamic High School
Is Darul Arqam Islamic High School a public or private school?
Darul Arqam Islamic High School is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Darul Arqam Islamic High School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Darul Arqam Islamic High School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 122 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Darul Arqam Islamic High School?
635 learners and 34 educators (about 18.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 13% of 63 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Darul Arqam Islamic High School?
Its EMIS number is 106003396. Its exam centre number is 1006612.
Where is Darul Arqam Islamic High School?
37 Baobab Sreet Eastridge 7785. It is in Eastridge, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 391 5730.
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