Public combined school · Porterville, Porterville, Western Cape · West Coast district (2 circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Porterville High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Porterville High School is a public combined school serving families in and around Porterville. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
In 2025, 58 matric candidates from Porterville High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.3% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56 | 54 | 96.4% |
| 2024 | 55 | 52 | 94.5% |
| 2025 | 58 | 57 | 98.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Porterville High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 17 | 15 | 88.2% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 38 | 38 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 11 | 9 | 81.8% |
| Life Sciences | 22 | 19 | 86.4% |
| Accounting | 11 | 8 | 72.7% |
| Business Studies | 23 | 16 | 69.6% |
| Geography | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 55 | 55 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Porterville High 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 Porterville High School for its exact current amount.
As a public school, Porterville High 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.