Ark Christian School
Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Ark Christian School
In the not specified area of Witbank 262it, Mpumalanga, Ark Christian School operates as a independent combined school within the Gert Sibande education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 300 learners with a teaching staff of 17, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 18:1. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Ark Christian School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Ark Christian School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ark Christian School reported a total enrollment of 300 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ark Christian School is situated in Witbank 262it, within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Gert Sibande education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Gert Sibande District Municipality, under the Msukaligwa Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Farm Witbank Portion 52, Ermelo, 2350. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 9013 Ermelo Ermelo 2350.
Curriculum & Academics
Ark Christian School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by church and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ark Christian School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Farm Witbank Portion 52, Ermelo, 2350
Postal
Private Bag X 9013 Ermelo Ermelo 2350
Phone
+27 17 819 3257Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800030262
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.