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Cafda School Of Skills

Public school of skills, unknown specialisation · Retreat, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (2 circuit)

Cafda School Of Skills is a public school in Retreat, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 351 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Cafda School Of Skills, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Retreat, City Of Cape Town, Cafda School Of Skills is a public school.

351
Learners
19
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Unknown
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Cafda School Of Skills is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Cafda School Of Skills specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro South district with Cafda School Of Skills.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cafda School Of Skills, 1,847 compared with 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cafda School Of Skills; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cafda School Of Skills doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cafda School Of Skills, 1,780 compared with 351; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cafda School Of Skills; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Cafda School Of Skills's 351; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cafda School Of Skills; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Cafda School Of Skills's 351; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cafda School Of Skills; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Cafda School Of Skills's 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cafda School Of Skills; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cafda School Of Skills doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

And within Cape Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Cafda School Of Skills, 2,089 compared with 351; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cafda School Of Skills doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cafda School Of Skills, 2,037 compared with 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cafda School Of Skills; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cafda School Of Skills doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Cafda School Of Skills's 351; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cafda School Of Skills; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cafda School Of Skills, 1,970 compared with 351; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cafda School Of Skills; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Cafda School Of Skills's 351; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cafda School Of Skills; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Cafda School Of Skills for 2027

As a public school, Cafda School Of Skills follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Peter Charles Street Retreat 7945
Postal
Peter Charles Street Retreat Unknown 7945
Telephone
021 712 9182
EMIS number
105314387

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cafda School Of Skills?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Cafda School Of Skills directly, on 021 712 9182, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cafda School Of Skills?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Cafda School Of Skills the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cafda School Of Skills to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Cafda School Of Skills?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Cafda School Of Skills?
Cafda School Of Skills reported 351 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Cafda School Of Skills?
Yes, Cafda School Of Skills is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Cafda School Of Skills's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Cafda School Of Skills.
Is Cafda School Of Skills a public or private school?
Cafda School Of Skills is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cafda School Of Skills?
You can call 021 712 9182. It is located at Peter Charles Street Retreat 7945.
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