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Porterville High School

Public combined school · Porterville, Porterville, Western Cape · West Coast district (2 circuit)

In Porterville, Porterville High School operates as a public combined school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.3%.

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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.

545
Learners
25
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023565496.4%
2024555294.5%
2025585798.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Porterville High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics171588.2%
Mathematical Literacy3838100.0%
Physical Sciences11981.8%
Life Sciences221986.4%
Accounting11872.7%
Business Studies231669.6%
Geography1515100.0%
English First Additional Language5555100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

West Coast district

Here is how Porterville High School compares with 5 other schools listed under West Coast district.

  • Liebenberg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Porterville High School, 1,897 compared with 545; is a public primary school, a different phase than Porterville High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Eden Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Porterville High School, 1,816 compared with 545; is a public primary school, a different phase than Porterville High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Weston SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Porterville High School's 545; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Porterville High School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.9% against Porterville High School's 98.3%.
  • Masiphathisane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,753 learners against Porterville High School's 545; is a public primary school, a different phase than Porterville High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Diazville High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,648 learners against Porterville High School's 545; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Porterville High School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.4% against Porterville High School's 98.3%.

Porterville

Zooming into Porterville, here are 1 other schools to compare against Porterville High School.

  • Porterville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,062 learners against Porterville High School's 545; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Porterville High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Porterville High School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Bassonstraat 8 Porterville 6810
Postal
Posbus 22 Porterville Unknown 6810
Telephone
022 931 2174
Website
hsporterville.com
Email
office@legit.com
EMIS number
133312241

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Porterville 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 Porterville High School directly, on 022 931 2174, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Porterville 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Porterville High School the best school in Porterville?
Porterville High School's most recent matric pass rate was 98.3%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Porterville besides Porterville High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Porterville, including Porterville PrimﾊRe Skool.
How big are the classes at Porterville High School?
Porterville High School reported 545 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Porterville High School?
Yes, Porterville High 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 Porterville High School's matric results like?
Porterville High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.4% since 2023.
Is Porterville High School a public or private school?
Porterville High School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Porterville High School?
You can call 022 931 2174. It is located at Bassonstraat 8 Porterville 6810.
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