Porterville Hoﾋrskool
Porterville, Western Cape · West Coast
About Porterville Hoﾋrskool
Based in Porterville, Western Cape, Porterville Hoﾋrskool is a public combined school located in an urban setting under the West Coast education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 545 learners with a teaching staff of 25, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 22:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Porterville Hoﾋrskool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Porterville Hoﾋrskool is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Porterville Hoﾋrskool is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Porterville Hoﾋrskool reported a total enrollment of 545 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Porterville Hoﾋrskool is situated in Porterville (Porterville), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Bergrivier local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Bassonstraat 8 Porterville 6810. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 22 Porterville Unknown 6810.
Curriculum & Academics
Porterville Hoﾋrskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Porterville Hoﾋrskool was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Porterville Hoﾋrskool are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Bassonstraat 8 Porterville 6810
Porterville, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 22 Porterville Unknown 6810
Phone
+27 22 931 2174Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
133312241
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.