The normal points of entry into St Benedict's are at the Junior Preparatory School level in Grade R or at the College level in Grade 8. Admission is possible in other grades only if and when vacancies occur. Usually new boys are not accepted into Grade 11 or 12. Boys are generally only accepted into Grade 10 if they move to St Benedict's from an independent school.
Admission to St Benedict's is open to all. Application forms are available on the school website, are emailed on request or may be collected from the three administrative offices of the school i.e. Junior Preparatory, Preparatory and College. In addition there is an online application for your convenience.
The Junior Preparatory School is from Grade 0 to Grade 3 and caters for a total of 400 boys with average class sizes of 25 boys. School-readiness tests are only required from Grade 1.
The Preparatory School is from Grade 4 to Grade 7 and caters for a total of 400 boys, with average class sizes of 25 boys.
The College is for boys from Grade 8 to matric. At Grade 8 and 9 level, 6 classes with a maximum of 25 boys are accommodated in each grade.
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