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Porterville Primary School

Public intermediate school · Monte Bertha, Porterville, Western Cape · West Coast district (2 circuit)

In Monte Bertha, Porterville, Porterville Primary School operates as a public combined school. It currently teaches around 1,062 learners.

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

Porterville Primary School is a public combined school serving families in and around Monte Bertha, Porterville. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,062
Learners
32
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Porterville Primary 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 Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

West Coast district

5 other schools in West Coast district, for comparison against Porterville Primary School.

  • Liebenberg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Porterville Primary School, 1,897 compared with 1,062; is a public primary school, a different phase than Porterville Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Eden Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Porterville Primary School, 1,816 compared with 1,062; is a public primary school, a different phase than Porterville Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Weston SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Porterville Primary School's 1,062; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Porterville Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Porterville Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiphathisane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,753 learners against Porterville Primary School's 1,062; is a public primary school, a different phase than Porterville Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Diazville High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,648 learners against Porterville Primary School's 1,062; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Porterville Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Porterville Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Porterville

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

  • Porterville High School teaches fewer learners than Porterville Primary School, 545 compared with 1,062; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Porterville Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Porterville Primary 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
Loeriestraat 1 Porterville 6810
Postal
Posbus 129 Porterville Unknown 6810
Telephone
022 931 2505
Website
hsporterville.com
Email
office@legit.com
EMIS number
133470619

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Porterville Primary 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 Primary School directly, on 022 931 2505, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Porterville Primary 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 Primary School the best school in Porterville?
No matric pass rate is on record for Porterville Primary 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 Porterville besides Porterville Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Porterville, including Porterville HoﾋRskool.
How big are the classes at Porterville Primary School?
Porterville Primary School reported 1,062 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Primary School?
Yes, Porterville Primary 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 Primary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Porterville Primary School.
Is Porterville Primary School a public or private school?
Porterville Primary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Porterville Primary School?
You can call 022 931 2505. It is located at Loeriestraat 1 Porterville 6810.
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