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Agrupamento de Escolas Silves Sul

  • Silves
  • Portuguese national

Agrupamento de Escolas Silves Sul is a public school group in the municipality of Silves, in the Algarve. Its head school is Escola Básica Dr. António da Costa Contreiras, Armação de Pêra, Silves.

The Ministry of Education’s official list of public schools for 2024/25 shows 8 schools in the group, including 1 pre-school (jardim de infância), 7 basic schools. Public schools in Portugal are free of tuition.

Schools in the group, as listed by the Ministry:

  • Escola Básica Dr. António da Costa Contreiras, Armação de Pêra, Silves (head school)
  • Escola Básica de Alcantarilha, Silves
  • Escola Básica de Algoz, Silves
  • Escola Básica de Armação de Pêra, Silves
  • Escola Básica de Pêra, Silves
  • Escola Básica de Tunes, Silves
  • Escola Básica n.º 1 de Algoz, Silves
  • Jardim de Infância de Armação de Pêra, 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 8 schools, with Escola Básica Dr. António da Costa Contreiras, Armação de Pêra, 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.

Facts checked on official public registers on 8 November 2026. Schools update fees and programmes every year, so please confirm details with the school before you apply.

Sources: igefe.mec.pt/Files/DownloadDocument/603

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