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Darul Arqam Islamic High School

Private secondary school · Eastridge, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Darul Arqam Islamic High School, a private secondary school serving Eastridge, City Of Cape Town. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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Darul Arqam Islamic High School is a private secondary school in Eastridge, City Of Cape Town. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

635
Learners
34
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Darul Arqam Islamic High School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 122 matric candidates from Darul Arqam Islamic High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023112112100.0%
2024100100100.0%
2025122122100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Darul Arqam Islamic High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics2424100.0%
Mathematical Literacy7676100.0%
Physical Sciences171376.5%
Life Sciences646093.8%
Business Studies7272100.0%
Geography1010100.0%
History837995.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Metro South district

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Darul Arqam Islamic High School's 635; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Darul Arqam Islamic High School's 100%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Darul Arqam Islamic High School's 635; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Darul Arqam Islamic High School, 1,754 compared with 635; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Darul Arqam Islamic High School, 1,690 compared with 635; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Darul Arqam Islamic High School, 1,646 compared with 635; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Darul Arqam Islamic High School's 100%.

Cape Town

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Darul Arqam Islamic High School's 635; is a private combined school, a different phase than Darul Arqam Islamic High School; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Darul Arqam Islamic High School's 100%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Darul Arqam Islamic High School's 635; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Darul Arqam Islamic High School's 100%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Darul Arqam Islamic High School, 1,977 compared with 635; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Darul Arqam Islamic High School's 635; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Darul Arqam Islamic High School, 1,970 compared with 635; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
37 Baobab Sreet Eastridge 7785
Postal
P O Box 207 Mitchell's Plain Unknown 7789
Telephone
021 391 5730
EMIS number
106003396

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Darul Arqam Islamic High School?
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 Darul Arqam Islamic High School directly, on 021 391 5730, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Darul Arqam Islamic High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Darul Arqam Islamic High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Darul Arqam Islamic High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL at 98.7%.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Darul Arqam Islamic High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Darul Arqam Islamic High School?
Darul Arqam Islamic High School reported 635 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Darul Arqam Islamic High School?
Yes. As a private school, Darul Arqam Islamic High School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Darul Arqam Islamic High School's matric results like?
Darul Arqam Islamic High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Darul Arqam Islamic High School a public or private school?
Darul Arqam Islamic High School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Darul Arqam Islamic High School?
You can call 021 391 5730. It is located at 37 Baobab Sreet Eastridge 7785.
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