Merrydale Primary School
Lentegeur, Cape Town, Western Cape 380 m
Public high school
Portland Secondary School
Portland, Cape Town, Western Cape
Portland Secondary School is a public high school in Portland, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 511 learners and 42 educators, about 36 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 96.8% of its 247 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.8% of the school's 247 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 260 | 233 | 89.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 273 | 259 | 94.9% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 247 | 239 | 96.8% | 88.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 511 |
| Educators (2025) | 42 |
| Learners per educator | 36 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 3% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 106493376 |
| Exam centre number | 1006621 |
Address and location
| Street address | C/O Merrydale & Morgenster Rd Portland Mitchells Plain 7785 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | C/O Merrydale & Morgenster Rd Portland Mitchells Plain 7785 |
| Suburb / area | Portland |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100078 |
| Former department | House 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 Portland Secondary School
Is Portland Secondary School a public or private school?
Portland Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Portland Secondary School 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 5 school.
What is Portland Secondary School's matric pass rate?
96.8% of its 247 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 89.6%, 2024 94.9%.
How many learners are at Portland Secondary School?
1 511 learners and 42 educators (about 36 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 3% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Portland Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 106493376. Its exam centre number is 1006621.
Where is Portland Secondary School?
C/O Merrydale & Morgenster Rd Portland Mitchells Plain 7785. It is in Portland, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 374 4141.
Schools near Portland Secondary School
Liesbeeck Primary School
Portland, Cape Town, Western Cape 401 m
Jamaicaweg Primary School
Portland, Cape Town, Western Cape 501 m
A.Z. Berman Primary School
Beacon Valley, Cape Town, Western Cape 787 m
Portland Primary School
Portland, Cape Town, Western Cape 804 m
Hyacinth Primary School
Lentegeur, Cape Town, Western Cape 844 m
Springdale Primary School
Lentegeur, Cape Town, Western Cape 885 m
Harvester Primary School
Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape 905 m
Wespoort Primary School
Portland, Cape Town, Western Cape 911 m
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.