Bhisho Youth Care Centre
Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Bhisho Youth Care Centre
Operating as a public institution, Bhisho Youth Care Centre is a special needs education school located in Eastern Cape within Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Buffalo City education district. The 2025 school year recorded 18 learners taught by 9 educators, achieving a ratio of 2:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Bhisho Youth Care Centre 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
Bhisho Youth Care Centre operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Bhisho Youth Care Centre reported a total enrollment of 18 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 2:1, 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
Bhisho Youth Care Centre is situated in , within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Buffalo City education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Buffalo City, under the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Skhobeni, King Williams Town, 5600. For postal correspondence, use: Bhisho, 5605.
Curriculum & Academics
Bhisho Youth Care Centre is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a special needs education curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bhisho Youth Care Centre was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bhisho Youth Care Centre 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
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200980
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.