Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1500 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
A variety |
| Most common nationality |
Varies across nationalities |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Mostly local - possibly around 80% |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Xhosa, Afrikaans, French |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
13 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes, Anglican. We are a Christian School, however we do encourage and respect all religions. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
No particular set time |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have a specialised BSU unit |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Many ways, it all depends on the skill, the students specific requirements and talents. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we have a full time psychologist in our BSU unit. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Interview and testing. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We slightly flexible - depends on the pupil, reason for late starting etc |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:45 |
| School finish time |
3:15 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Bishops offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
We have over 22 extra mural activities and sports. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Cricket field, gymnasium, shooting range, tennis courts, waterpolo pool, cricket indoor centre, mountain bike track, squash courts, hockey astro field, rugby field. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Bishops Diocesan College is an independent boys’ school in Cape Town with a long history, a strong academic ethos combined with a commitment to all-roundedness, and a proud record of achievements |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Interactive, modern and innovative. |