Erica was founded in 1883 by a group of prominent
Port Elizabethans to provide their daughters with superior primary school education.

This vision has lived on through successive
generations with outstanding educationalists who
have headed and taught at the school. Erica is a
leading primary school giving students the freedom
of choice of a senior school to meet their needs.

Today Erica, in its magnificent school building on
the hills overlooking Algoa Bay, epitomizes a
heritage of excellence. Modern, well-equipped classrooms, up-to-date computer room, library
and hall surround the tranquil gardens of the quadrangle. Music is an important part of daily
school life and a full range of extra-curricular
activities are enjoyed daily by the girls.

Erica also boasts magnificent sports fields as well
as a pool in which to teach all our girls to swim.
All in all, Erica Girls' Primary School offers young
girls of today the foundations they need to meet
the requirements of life in our wonderful country.