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Bishops Combined School

Private combined school · Rondebosch, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (5 circuit)

Welcome to Bishops Combined School, a private combined school serving Rondebosch, City Of Cape Town. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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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
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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315715699.4%
2025143143100.0%

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%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9393100.0%
Mathematical Literacy4040100.0%
Physical Sciences5151100.0%
Life Sciences999697.0%
Accounting88100.0%
Economics6868100.0%
Geography3737100.0%
History8686100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

5 other schools in Metro Central district, for comparison against Bishops Combined School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bishops Combined School, at 1,845 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Bishops Combined School's 100%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bishops Combined School, at 1,720 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.3% against Bishops Combined School's 100%.
  • Islamia College is a similar size to Bishops Combined School, with 1,682 learners against 1,378, and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96% against Bishops Combined School's 100%.
  • Zimasa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bishops Combined School, at 1,634 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bishops Combined School, at 1,585 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Bishops Combined School's 100%.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bishops Combined School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Bishops Combined School's 1,378, and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Bishops Combined School's 100%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Bishops Combined School's 1,378; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Bishops Combined School's 100%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bishops Combined School, 1,977 compared with 1,378; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Bishops Combined School's 1,378; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bishops Combined School, 1,970 compared with 1,378; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
65 Camp Ground Road Rondebosch 7700
Postal
Camp Ground Road Cape Town Unknown 7700
Telephone
021 659 1000
Website
bishops.org.za
EMIS number
105000876

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bishops Combined School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Bishops Combined School directly, on 021 659 1000, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bishops Combined School?
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.
Is Bishops Combined School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Bishops Combined School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL at 98.7%.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Bishops Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Bishops Combined School?
Bishops Combined School reported 1,378 learners and 112 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Bishops Combined School?
Yes. As a private school, Bishops Combined School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Bishops Combined School's matric results like?
Bishops Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.4% since 2023.
Is Bishops Combined School a public or private school?
Bishops Combined School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Bishops Combined School?
You can call 021 659 1000. It is located at 65 Camp Ground Road Rondebosch 7700.
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