Bishops (Diocesan College)

Bishops is committed to a values-driven education that prepares boys for life beyond school and encourages them to realize their potential. The school emphasizes the all-round development of young men—academically, sportingly, culturally, spiritually, and emotionally—within a safe environment that allows boys to develop at their own pace. It operates on the principle that leadership is a skill that can be learned, practiced, and exercised through service to the community.

The College provides an academic programme for students in Grades 8 to 12, incorporating the Cambridge curriculum. The curriculum is supported by extensive use of Information Technology, including the integration of laptops in classrooms. Students are guided through subject choices and exam preparation, with a focus on preparing them for further study and life beyond the school environment.

The school maintains a dedicated Support Unit staffed by qualified psychologists to assist students. Additionally, a designated College Learning Support Co-ordinator oversees academic support services to ensure students receive necessary guidance.

Bishops is an independent Anglican boys’ school that manages admissions for students from Grade N (4-year-olds) through to Grade 12 (18-year-olds). Prospective families may contact the admissions office directly via email at admissions@bishops.org.za for information regarding the application process.

The school operates on a four-term academic calendar. In 2026, the terms are scheduled as follows: Term 1 (14 January – 25 March), Term 2 (13 April – 25 June), Term 3 (21 July – 23 September), and Term 4 (7 October – 2 December).

The campus features extensive sporting facilities, including nine rugby fields, eight cricket fields, an international-size water polo pool, a 25m swimming pool, seven tennis courts, five squash courts, and a hockey astro turf. Indoor facilities include the Steffan Coutts-Trotter Indoor Cricket Centre, a fitness centre, and a multi-purpose sports centre for basketball, indoor hockey, soccer, badminton, and fencing. The school also houses the Molteno Library, a museum, and world-class boarding houses that provide 24-hour access to campus resources.

The school offers a diverse range of cultural and sporting activities, including art, music, drama, public speaking, debating, and various clubs and societies such as Interact and the Politics Society. Sporting options include rugby, cricket, hockey, water polo, swimming, tennis, squash, basketball, soccer, rowing, sailing, canoeing, shooting, fencing, climbing, golf, and cross-country. Additionally, students participate in outdoor education, the President’s Award programme, and an Epic exchange programme.