The Ark City Of Refuge Trading As The A
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About The Ark City Of Refuge Trading As The A
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
The Ark City Of Refuge Trading As The A is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, The Ark City Of Refuge Trading As The A is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
The Ark City Of Refuge Trading As The A 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, The Ark City Of Refuge Trading As The A reported a total enrollment of 334 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
The Ark City Of Refuge Trading As The A is situated in City Of Cape Town (Driftsands), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 6 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: 5 Old Faure/old National Rd Faure 7131. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 799 Somerset Mall Unknown 7137.
Curriculum & Academics
The Ark City Of Refuge Trading As The A is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
The Ark City Of Refuge Trading As The A was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 The Ark City Of Refuge Trading As The A 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
5 Old Faure/old National Rd Faure 7131
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 799 Somerset Mall Unknown 7137
Phone
+27 21 843 3927Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
105007068
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.