St Benedict's College, Bedfordview

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St Benedict's College
Address
Harcus Road, Bedfordview

Germiston
,
Gauteng

South Africa
Information
School typeAll-boys private school
MottoVeritas in Caritate (Truth in Charity)
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
Established22 January 1958;66 years ago (1958-01-22)
Sister school Assumption Convent School & Holy Rosary School for girls
School number011 455 1906
HeadmasterMr André Oosthuyzen
Exam board IEB
GradesPre-Preparatory (0–3) Preparatory (4–7) College (8–12)
GenderMale
Age14to 18
Number of students1,400 boys
Language English
CampusUrban Campus
Campus typeSuburban
Houses
  • Allard  
  • Erasme  
  • Mazenod  
  • O'Leary 
Colour(s)  Red
  Yellow
  Blue
  Green
MascotRaven
Nickname Bennies
Rivals
NewspaperThe Grandest Magazine
YearbookPublished to school pupils on a yearly basis
School feesR210,000 (boarding)
R116,000 (tuiton)
AlumniThey are referred to as Alumni or "Alumni" a famous old boy is Voiyo
Website www.stbenedicts.co.za
Badge Of St Benedict's College St Benedicts School Bedfordview Shield.jpg
Badge Of St Benedict's College

St Benedict's College is a private, boarding, English medium and Catholic High School for boys in Bedfordview, Germiston in the Gauteng province of South Africa, The students write Independent Examination Board (IEB). It is one of the top academic schools in the country. The all boys high school was established in 1958.

Contents

History

Academics

No Matric has failed at St Benedicts College since 1974, and the rate of University Entrance Pass hovers around 95%. The school follows the S.A. National Curriculum from Reception in Grade R through to Matriculation in Grade 12. In Grade 12, boys write the National Senior Certificate Examination of the Independent Examinations Board. [1]

Sport

St Benedict's College has produced many athletes and Top Sportsman. Luther Obi is currently playing for the Blue Bulls in Currie Cup Rugby competition in South Africa, and has represented South Africa at Junior (U/20) international level. He matriculated in 2011. Vincent Breet [2] has represented South Africa in Senior Rowing and also matriculated in 2011. Shingirai Hlanguyo and Mosolwa Mafuma have both won Gold Medals in 100m Athletics for St Benedicts, and also play First Team Rugby. [3]

Mosolwa Mafuma also played for the Shimlas in the 2016 Varsity Cup Competition. He was the second highest try-scorer (7 tries), and was awarded the Player That Rocks (Player of The Tournament) award. [4] He was also selected for the South Africa national under-20 rugby union team for the 2016 World U/20 Championship in England. [5]

Summer sports

Rowing

St Benedicts College is currently one of the top Rowing Schools in South Africa, having won the SA Rowing Champs 30 years in a row. Rowing was introduced at St Benedicts in the 1987 summer season.

Rugby

Despite only having started Rugby in 1998, St Benedicts has quickly grown to a strong Rugby school, having finished their 2015 Season ranked 13 [6] in the country. St Benedicts biggest rivals include St John's College, St Stithians College, Jeppe Boys, and Pretoria Boys High whom they beat them for the first time in 2015 in their history, 45-36. St Benedicts once again beat Pretoria Boys in 2016, winning 54-13. Several St Benedict's Boys have been chosen to be Craven Week representatives.

Notable alumni

The final year at St Benedict's College are in alphabetical order.

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References

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  2. ↑ "VINCENT BREET – 2015". 200ysa.mg.co.za. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
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