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Bel Porto School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Lansdowne, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (6 circuit)

In Lansdowne, City Of Cape Town, Bel Porto School operates as a public school. Around 280 learners are enrolled here.

On this page, you will find the key facts about Bel Porto School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Bel Porto School is a public school serving families in and around Lansdowne, City Of Cape Town.

280
Learners
27
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Bel Porto School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Bel Porto School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro Central district

5 other schools in Metro Central district, for comparison against Bel Porto School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bel Porto School, 1,845 compared with 280; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bel Porto School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bel Porto School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bel Porto School, 1,720 compared with 280; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bel Porto School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bel Porto School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Bel Porto School, 1,682 compared with 280; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bel Porto School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bel Porto School, 1,634 compared with 280; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bel Porto School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Bel Porto School's 280; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bel Porto School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bel Porto School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bel Porto School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Bel Porto School's 280; 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 Bel Porto School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Bel Porto School's 280; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bel Porto School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bel Porto School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bel Porto School, 1,977 compared with 280; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bel Porto School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Bel Porto School's 280; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bel Porto School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bel Porto School, 1,970 compared with 280; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bel Porto School; 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bel Porto School for 2027

As a public school, Bel Porto School 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
2 Arcadia Avenue Lansdowne 7780
Postal
Privaatsak X3 Clareinch Unknown 7740
Telephone
021 696 4134
EMIS number
105315601
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bel Porto 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 Bel Porto School directly, on 021 696 4134, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bel Porto 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Bel Porto School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bel Porto School 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 Bel Porto School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Bel Porto School?
Bel Porto School reported 280 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Bel Porto School?
Yes, Bel Porto School 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 Bel Porto School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Bel Porto School.
Is Bel Porto School a public or private school?
Bel Porto School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bel Porto School?
You can call 021 696 4134. It is located at 2 Arcadia Avenue Lansdowne 7780.
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