Portland Secondary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Portland Secondary School
Portland Secondary School is registered as a public secondary school based in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, under the Metro South education district. The school recorded 1511 learners and 42 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Portland Secondary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Portland Secondary School 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
Portland Secondary School 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, Portland Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,511 learners with a teaching staff of 42 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Portland Secondary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Portland), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: C/o Merrydale & Morgenster Rd Portland Mitchells Plain 7785. For postal correspondence, use: C/o Merrydale & Morgenster Rd Portland Mitchells Plain 7785.
Curriculum & Academics
Portland Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Portland Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Portland Secondary School 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
C/o Merrydale & Morgenster Rd Portland Mitchells Plain 7785
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
C/o Merrydale & Morgenster Rd Portland Mitchells Plain 7785
Phone
+27 21 374 4141Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
106493376
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.