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Ben Cox English Medium School

Private combined school · Dimbaza West, Dimbaza, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Ben Cox English Medium School is a private combined school based in Dimbaza West, Dimbaza. The school's roll stands at roughly 69 learners.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Ben Cox English Medium School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Dimbaza West, Dimbaza, Ben Cox English Medium School operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

69
Learners
10
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ben Cox English Medium School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Ben Cox English Medium School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against Ben Cox English Medium School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Ben Cox English Medium School, 2,355 compared with 69; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ben Cox English Medium School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Ben Cox English Medium School's 69; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ben Cox English Medium School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Ben Cox English Medium School's 69; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ben Cox English Medium School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Ben Cox English Medium School, 1,507 compared with 69; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ben Cox English Medium School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Ben Cox English Medium School, 1,440 compared with 69; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Dimbaza

And within Dimbaza itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Archie Velile Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ben Cox English Medium School, 1,149 compared with 69; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ben Cox English Medium School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Richard Varha Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,132 learners against Ben Cox English Medium School's 69; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 59.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ben Cox English Medium School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dimbaza Central Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ben Cox English Medium School, 309 compared with 69; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ben Cox English Medium School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hoho Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ben Cox English Medium School, 238 compared with 69; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dimbaza Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ben Cox English Medium School, 179 compared with 69; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
109, Erf 3981 Canal Street Dimbaza West, Dimbaza, King Williams Town, 5600
Postal
P O Box 7, Dimbaza 5671
EMIS number
200200414
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ben Cox English Medium School?
No phone number or email is on record for Ben Cox English Medium School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Ben Cox English Medium School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Ben Cox English Medium School the best school in Dimbaza?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ben Cox English Medium School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Dimbaza besides Ben Cox English Medium School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Dimbaza, including Archie Velile Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ben Cox English Medium School?
Ben Cox English Medium School reported 69 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 7 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Ben Cox English Medium School?
Yes. As a private school, Ben Cox English Medium School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Ben Cox English Medium School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Ben Cox English Medium School.
Is Ben Cox English Medium School a public or private school?
Ben Cox English Medium School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Ben Cox English Medium School?
It is located at 109, Erf 3981 Canal Street Dimbaza West, Dimbaza, King Williams Town, 5600.
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