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Portland Primary School

Public primary school · Portland, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (6 circuit)

In Portland, City Of Cape Town, Portland Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 790 learners.

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

Portland Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Portland, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

790
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, Portland 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 Portland Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro South district

Here is how Portland Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro South district.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Portland Primary School's 790; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Portland Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Portland Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Portland Primary School's 790, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Portland Primary School, 1,754 compared with 790, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Portland Primary School, 1,690 compared with 790, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Portland Primary School, 1,646 compared with 790; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Portland Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Portland Primary 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 Portland Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Portland Primary School's 790; 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 Portland Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Portland Primary School's 790; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Portland Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Portland Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Portland Primary School, 1,977 compared with 790, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Portland Primary School's 790, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Portland Primary School, 1,970 compared with 790, 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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Portland Primary School for 2027

Portland Primary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Kunene Way Portland Mitchells Plain 7785
Postal
Kunene Way Portland Mitchells Plain 7785
Telephone
021 371 5010
EMIS number
106490326

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Portland 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 Portland Primary School directly, on 021 371 5010, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Portland 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 Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Portland Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Portland 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 Cape Town besides Portland Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Portland Primary School?
Portland Primary School reported 790 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Portland Primary School?
Yes, Portland 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.
Is Portland Primary School a public or private school?
Portland Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Portland Primary School?
You can call 021 371 5010. It is located at Kunene Way Portland Mitchells Plain 7785.
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