Silves (Silves): Public Schools

Agrupamento de Escolas de Silves is a public school group in the municipality of Silves, in the Algarve. Its head school is Escola Secundária de Silves.

The Ministry of Education’s official list of public schools for 2024/25 shows 12 schools in the group, including 3 pre-schools (jardims de infância), 8 basic schools, 1 secondary school. Public schools in Portugal are free of tuition.

Schools in the group, as listed by the Ministry:

Escola Secundária de Silves (head school)
Escola Básica Dr. Garcia Domingues, Silves
Escola Básica João de Deus, São Bartolomeu de Messines, Silves
Escola Básica de Amorosa, Silves
Escola Básica de Portela, Silves
Escola Básica de São Bartolomeu de Messines, Silves
Escola Básica de São Marcos da Serra, Silves
Escola Básica n.º 1 de Silves
Escola Básica n.º 2 de Silves
Jardim de Infância de São Bartolomeu de Messines, Silves
Jardim de Infância de São Marcos da Serra, Silves
Jardim de Infância n.º 1 de Silves

This page is built from the official school network list. It does not describe teaching quality, results or places available.

Questions parents ask

Is this school group free?

Yes. It is part of Portugal's public school network, which is free of tuition. Families may still pay for meals, transport, books or trips, depending on the school and their circumstances.

Which schools does it include?

According to the Ministry of Education's 2024/25 school network, the group has 12 schools, with Escola Secundária de Silves as its head school. The full list is on this page.

Where can I find its contact details?

Use the school group's own website or the Ministry of Education's school directory. We have not yet confirmed the group's website or address, so we do not list them here.