On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bishops Combined School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Bishops Combined School is a private combined school in Rondebosch, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
1,378
Learners
112
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
Bishops Combined School entered 143 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
157
156
99.4%
2025
143
143
100.0%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Subjects and results
Subject pass rates
Bishops Combined School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
93
93
100.0%
Mathematical Literacy
40
40
100.0%
Physical Sciences
51
51
100.0%
Life Sciences
99
96
97.0%
Accounting
8
8
100.0%
Economics
68
68
100.0%
Geography
37
37
100.0%
History
86
86
100.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Fees and funding
Fee-charging school
As a private school, Bishops Combined School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.
Admissions
How to apply
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
