St Benedict's College, Bedfordview
| St Benedict's Independent Catholic School for Boys | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Johannesburg South Africa | |
| Information | |
| Motto | Veritas in Caritate |
| Established | 1958 |
| Grades | Pre-Preparatory (0–3) Preparatory (4–7) College (8–12) |
| Colour(s) | Blue, Red and White |
| Website | www.stbenedicts.co.za |
St Benedict's College is a private Catholic school for boys in South Africa. It is situated in Bedfordview, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
Academics
Few Schools can be compared with St Benedict's College's Matric results over the years. No Matric has failed at St Benedicts College since 1974, and the rate of University Entrance Pass hovers around 95%.St Benedict's follows the S.A. National Curriculum from Reception in Grade R through to Matriculation in Grade.12. In Grade12, boys write the National Senior Certificate Examination of the Independent Examinations Board.[1] The current Headboy of the school is Daniel De Jesus.
Sport
St Benedict's College has produced many athletes and Top Sportsman. Luther Obi is currently playing for the Eastern Province Kings in Currie Cup Rugby competition in South Africa, and 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]
Summer Sports
Rowing
St Benedicts College is currently one of the top Rowing Schools in South Africa, having won the SA Rowing Champs 22 years in a row. Rowing was introduced at St Benedicts in the 1987 summer season.
Winter Sports
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[4] in the country. St Benedicts biggest rivals include St Johns College, St Stithians, Jeppe Boys, and Pretoria Boys High whom they beat for the first time since 2008, 45-36. Several St Benedict's Boys have been chosen to be Craven Week representatives. Most recent boys for 2015 are:
PUK Week Welpies side [5]
Kgosi Mpete (Loosehead Prop)
Shawn Ingle (Blindside Flanker)
Keegan Marengo (Inside Centre)
Sean Kruger (Scrum-Half)
Tadiwa Gochera (Fly-half/Full Back)
Golden Lions u18 Academy side[5]
Tatenda Mujawo (Left Wing)
Takura Nyamasoka (Tighthead Prop)
Samuel Eshun (Openside Flanker)
Mudiwa Manhombo (Outside Centre)
References
- ↑ "St Benedicts College for Boys - Academics in Private Schools". www.stbenedicts.co.za. Retrieved 2015-07-09.
- ↑ "VINCENT BREET – 2015". 200ysa.mg.co.za. Retrieved 2015-09-13.
- ↑ "St Benedict’s College Rugby Preview 2015 | 15.co.za | | Rugby News, Live Scores, Results, Fixtures". www.rugby15.co.za. Retrieved 2015-09-13.
- ↑ "First XV Rugby: This Week's Powerade Top 100 Rankings: 22/06/2016". Retrieved 2015-07-09.
- 1 2 "Golden Lions Craven Week Teams 2015". Retrieved 2015-07-10.