Bishops School Of Skills
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North
About Bishops School Of Skills
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bishops School Of Skills is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Bishops School Of Skills is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Bishops School Of Skills is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Bishops School Of Skills reported a total enrollment of 305 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Bishops School Of Skills is situated in City Of Cape Town (Bishop Lavis), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro North education district, specifically within the 8 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Koppiesdamstraat Bishop Lavis 7490. For postal correspondence, use: Koppiesdamstraat Cape Town Unknown 7490.
Curriculum & Academics
Bishops School Of Skills is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a school of skill curriculum within the school of skills phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bishops School Of Skills was historically administered under the Wce education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bishops School Of Skills are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Koppiesdamstraat Bishop Lavis 7490
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Koppiesdamstraat Cape Town Unknown 7490
Phone
+27 21 010 0058Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000073
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.