Cafda School Of Skills
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Cafda School Of Skills
Cafda School Of Skills is a public school of skills located in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. The school recorded 351 learners and 19 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Cafda School Of Skills 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
Cafda School Of Skills 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 maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Cafda School Of Skills reported a total enrollment of 351 learners with a teaching staff of 19 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
Cafda School Of Skills is situated in City Of Cape Town (Retreat), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Peter Charles Street Retreat 7945. For postal correspondence, use: Peter Charles Street Retreat Unknown 7945.
Curriculum & Academics
Cafda School Of Skills is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a standard curriculum within the school of skills phase of basic education.
History & Background
Cafda School Of Skills was historically administered under the Wce education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Cafda School Of Skills 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
Peter Charles Street Retreat 7945
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Peter Charles Street Retreat Unknown 7945
Phone
+27 21 712 9182Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
105314387
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.