New Ark Independent School
Free State · Mangaung Metropolita
About New Ark Independent School
Operating as a independent institution, New Ark Independent School is a primary school located in Batho Location within Free State. The school falls under the Mangaung Metropolita education district. The 2025 school year recorded 49 learners taught by 5 educators, achieving a ratio of 10:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
New Ark Independent 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
New Ark Independent School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, New Ark Independent School reported a total enrollment of 49 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 10:1, 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
New Ark Independent School is situated in Batho Location, within the Free State province. The school falls under the Mangaung Metropolita education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mangaung, under the Mangaung local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: * Lovedale Street. For postal correspondence, use: Lovedale 8, Batho Location, 9301.
Curriculum & Academics
New Ark Independent School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
New Ark Independent School was historically administered under the Independent education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Free State Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at New Ark Independent 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
* Lovedale Street
Postal
Lovedale 8, Batho Location, 9301
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
445803777
Department of Basic Education
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.