Bisho Full Service School
Bisho Central, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 344 m
Public high school
Bisho High School
Bisho, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
Bisho High School is a public high school in Bisho, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 124 learners and 39 educators, about 28.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 87.6% of its 210 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.6% of the school's 210 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 177 | 133 | 75.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 202 | 185 | 91.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 210 | 184 | 87.6% | 84.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 124 |
| Educators (2025) | 39 |
| Learners per educator | 28.8 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 76% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200044 |
| Exam centre number | 4321007 |
Address and location
| Street address | No.2.,main Road,bisho,5605 |
|---|---|
| Suburb / area | Bisho |
| Town | King Williams Town |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Ciskei |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Bisho High School
Is Bisho High School a public or private school?
Bisho High School is a public high school.
Does Bisho High School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Bisho High School's matric pass rate?
87.6% of its 210 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 75.1%, 2024 91.6%.
How many learners are at Bisho High School?
1 124 learners and 39 educators (about 28.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 76% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Bisho High School?
Its EMIS number is 200200044. Its exam centre number is 4321007.
Where is Bisho High School?
No.2.,main Road,bisho,5605. It is in Bisho, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 040 639 2662.
Schools near Bisho High School
Tyutyu Primary School
Tyutyu North, Bisho, Eastern Cape 673 m
Zameka Secondary School
Bisho, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 1.1 km
87.1% matric 2025Sinako Primary School
Bisho Park, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 1.4 km
Balasi Primary School
King William's Town, Bisho, Eastern Cape 2.4 km
Bhisho Youth Care Centre
Buffalo City, Eastern Cape 2.8 km
Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School
Tyutyu North, Bisho, Eastern Cape 2.8 km
50.0% matric 2025Skobeni Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 3.2 km
Breidbach Full Service School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.