Academics, sport & culture

Across academics, sport and culture, boys at St Benedict’s experience a galvanising combination of tradition and innovation. 

Academics
at St Benedict’s College

Few schools can compare with St Benedict’s’ consistently outstanding matric results over many years. With its integrated approach towards academics, religion, sport and culture, the College has become increasingly well known for the exceptional calibre of its pupils – not only for their academic and sporting achievements but also for their integrity, dedication and leadership.

S.A. National Curriculum

St Benedict’s follows the S.A. National Curriculum from Grade 00 through to Matric. In Grade 12, boys write the National Senior Certificate Examination of the Independent Examinations Board.

Wide choice of subjects

Dramatic arts and music complement the school’s traditional focus on Mathematics, Science and Information Technology. A large percentage of our matriculants also write final examinations in Further Studies Maths and English.

Excellent results

In Mathematics, Science and information Technology our boys excel – and as a result achieve brilliant academic results in the IEB matriculation examinations.

S.A. National Curriculum

St Benedict’s follows the S.A. National Curriculum from Grade 00 through to Matric. In Grade 12, boys write the National Senior Certificate Examination of the Independent Examinations Board.

Wide choice of subjects

Dramatic arts and music complement the school’s traditional focus on Mathematics, Science and Information Technology. A large percentage of our matriculants also write final examinations in Further Studies Maths and English.

Excellent results

In Mathematics, Science and information Technology our boys excel – and as a result achieve brilliant academic results in the IEB matriculation examinations.

100% Matric pass rate

There has been no failure at the matriculation level since 1974, the University Entrance pass rate of our boys is generally of the order of 95%, and each year our boys feature on the IEB Commendable and Outstanding Achievers’ Lists!

Ensuring ongoing success

Computational Thinking, Project Based Learning and Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) are integrated into the Grade 8 and Grade 9 curriculum, critical skills to be successful in the 21st century workforce.

Research and development

Our teachers are involved with constant research and development into improving teaching and learning.

100% Matric pass rate

There has been no failure at the matriculation level since 1974, the University Entrance pass rate of our boys is generally of the order of 95%, and each year our boys feature on the IEB Commendable and Outstanding Achievers’ Lists!

Ensuring ongoing success

Computational Thinking, Project Based Learning and Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) are integrated into the Grade 8 and Grade 9 curriculum, critical skills to be successful in the 21st century workforce.

Research and development

Our teachers are involved with constant research and development into improving teaching and learning.

Subjects offered in the College

St Benedict’s offers a wide choice of subjects. Recent years have seen the introduction of Dramatic Arts and Music to complement the school’s traditional focus on Mathematics, Science and Information Technology.

Grade 8 and 9

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Art & Culture
  • Accounting and EMS
  • Information Technology
  • Life Orientation
  • Computational Thinking
  • Religious Education
  • isiZulu

Grade 10 to 12

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematical Literacy
  • Science
  • Information Technology
  • Geography
  • Life Sciences
  • History
  • Accounting
  • Business Studies
  • Visual Art
  • Dramatic Arts
  • Music
  • Life Orientation
  • Religious Education
  • isiZulu
  • Further Studies Mathematics (by invitation)
  • Further Studies English (by invitation)

Grade 8 and 9

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Art & Culture
  • Accounting and EMS
  • Information Technology
  • Life Orientation
  • Computational Thinking
  • Religious Education
  • isiZulu

Grade 10 to 12

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematical Literacy
  • Science
  • Information Technology
  • Geography
  • Life Sciences
  • History
  • Accounting
  • Business Studies
  • Visual Art
  • Dramatic Arts
  • Music
  • Life Orientation
  • Religious Education
  • isiZulu
  • Further Studies Mathematics (by invitation)
  • Further Studies English (by invitation)

The Niche Programme

Boys have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a special interest for a double period in a ten day cycle. The niche activities are facilitated by staff who have a passion in that particular area, and boys are free to choose from 20 niches in the College. These range from motor mechanics, to woodwork and Masterchef.

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Sport At St Benedict’s College

The importance of participation in school sport is highly regarded at St Benedict’s College. We believe that our boys receive a richer education thanks to their involvement in the school’s sporting programme. Our belief of ‘a healthy mind in a healthy body’ has seen a move to complementing top academic facilities and academic endeavour with top sporting facilities, along with excellent coaching structures. Sport at St Benedict’s continues to make great strides and our competitive presence is felt across various sporting codes, at festivals and fixtures against schools across the country.

A wide range of sporting activities

In the College, participation in sport (or the pipe band) is compulsory for all.

Summer months

  • Swimming
  • Waterpolo
  • Basketball
  • Cricket
  • Rowing
  • Tennis
  • Pipe Band

Other activities

  • Athletics
  • Golf
  • Shooting
  • Soccer

Winter months

  • Hockey
  • Rugby
  • Pipe Band

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Cultural activities
at St Benedict’s College

Cultural activities at St Benedict’s are varied and rich and encourage the development of well-rounded young men. We support the development of talent and give boys the space to express themselves artistically. Boys are encouraged to participate in public speaking, debating, drama, pipe band, chess and music.

A variety of cultural activities

Public speaking and debating develop boys’ confidence and their ability to express their ideas on a range of important topics of social interest. Boys participate in Model UN Debating and the South African Guild of Public Speaking.

Musically, boys are able to choose to learn to play a variety of instruments, including piano, cello, violin, flute, drums and saxophone. In addition to individual music lessons, boys are able to participate in the marimba band, ensembles, a rock band and choir. Our music facilities are excellent and cater for individual practicing requirements. Boys participate in eisteddfods and external examinations through The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and Trinity College London.

St Benedict’s has been leading the way in offering bagpipes and highland drumming as matric music instruments, working closely with the Scottish Qualifications Authority in curriculum development and implementation. Our pipe band has participated at the South African Championships and the Champion of Champions competitions.

A variety of music extra lessons are offered at Bennies.

The Drama Department encourages boys to write and produce their own plays. Plays are workshopped and staged annually in preparation for the internal One Act Play Festival, FEDA and the bi-annual major production staged in collaboration with our sister schools.

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