Public primary school

Porterville Primêre Skool

Monte Bertha, Porterville, Western Cape

Porterville Primêre Skool is a public primary school in Monte Bertha, Porterville, Western Cape, in the West Coast education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a intermediate school. In 2025 it had 1 062 learners and 32 educators, about 33.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Western Cape (729 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Intermediate School
SectorPublic
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 062
Educators (2025)32
Learners per educator33.2 (province average 30.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 53% of 267 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number133470619

Address and location

Street addressLoeriestraat 1 Porterville 6810
Postal addressPosbus 129 Porterville Unknown 6810
Suburb / areaMonte Bertha
TownPorterville
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtWest Coast
Circuit2
MunicipalityBergrivier
Ward10103002
Former departmentHouse of Representatives(HOR)

Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

Questions about Porterville Primêre Skool

Is Porterville Primêre Skool a public or private school?

Porterville Primêre Skool is a public primary school.

Does Porterville Primêre Skool charge school fees?

It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.

How many learners are at Porterville Primêre Skool?

1 062 learners and 32 educators (about 33.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 53% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Porterville Primêre Skool?

Its EMIS number is 133470619.

Where is Porterville Primêre Skool?

Loeriestraat 1 Porterville 6810. It is in Monte Bertha, Porterville, Western Cape, in the West Coast education district. Phone 022 931 2505.

Schools near Porterville Primêre Skool

Porterville Hoërskool

Porterville Sp, Porterville, Western Cape 2.0 km

PublicCombinedQuintile 5
98.3% matric 2025

545 learners022 931 2174

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.