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Bishops School Of Skills

Public school of skills, school of skill specialisation · Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (8 circuit)

Welcome to Bishops School Of Skills, a public school serving Bishop Lavis, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 305 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bishops School Of Skills, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Bishops School Of Skills is a public school in Bishop Lavis, City Of Cape Town.

305
Learners
18
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
School Of Skill
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Bishops School Of Skills sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Bishops School Of Skills for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro North district

5 other schools in Metro North district, for comparison against Bishops School Of Skills.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Bishops School Of Skills's 305; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bishops School Of Skills doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bishops School Of Skills, 1,977 compared with 305; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bishops School Of Skills; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Bishops School Of Skills's 305; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bishops School Of Skills; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,837 learners against Bishops School Of Skills's 305; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bishops School Of Skills; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bishops School Of Skills doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,726 learners against Bishops School Of Skills's 305; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bishops School Of Skills; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Bishops School Of Skills's 305; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bishops School Of Skills doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Bishops School Of Skills's 305; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bishops School Of Skills; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bishops School Of Skills doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bishops School Of Skills, 1,977 compared with 305; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bishops School Of Skills; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Bishops School Of Skills's 305; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bishops School Of Skills; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bishops School Of Skills, 1,970 compared with 305; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bishops School Of Skills; 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bishops School Of Skills for 2027

Because Bishops School Of Skills is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Koppiesdamstraat Bishop Lavis 7490
Postal
Koppiesdamstraat Cape Town Unknown 7490
Telephone
021 010 0058
EMIS number
100000073

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bishops School Of Skills?
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 School Of Skills directly, on 021 010 0058, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bishops School Of Skills?
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 School Of Skills the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bishops School Of Skills to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Bishops School Of Skills?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Bishops School Of Skills?
Bishops School Of Skills reported 305 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 School Of Skills?
Yes, Bishops School Of Skills is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Bishops School Of Skills's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Bishops School Of Skills.
Is Bishops School Of Skills a public or private school?
Bishops School Of Skills is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bishops School Of Skills?
You can call 021 010 0058. It is located at Koppiesdamstraat Bishop Lavis 7490.
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