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The Ark City of Refuge Trading As the A
Driftsands, Cape Town, Western Cape
The Ark City of Refuge Trading As the A is a private primary school in Driftsands, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 334 learners and 11 educators, about 30.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private primary schools in Western Cape (124 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
School facts
| School type | Private primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 334 |
| Educators (2025) | 11 |
| Learners per educator | 30.4 (province average 13.4) |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 105007068 |
Address and location
| Street address | 5 Old Faure/Old National Rd Faure 7131 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P. O. Box 799 Somerset Mall Unknown 7137 |
| Suburb / area | Driftsands |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 6 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100016 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about The Ark City of Refuge Trading As the A
Is The Ark City of Refuge Trading As the A a public or private school?
The Ark City of Refuge Trading As the A is a private primary school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at The Ark City of Refuge Trading As the A?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
How many learners are at The Ark City of Refuge Trading As the A?
334 learners and 11 educators (about 30.4 learners per educator) in 2025.
What is the EMIS number of The Ark City of Refuge Trading As the A?
Its EMIS number is 105007068.
Where is The Ark City of Refuge Trading As the A?
5 Old Faure/Old National Rd Faure 7131. It is in Driftsands, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 843 3927.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.