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St Columba's School

Private primary school · Benoni, Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (2 circuit)

In Benoni, St Columba's School operates as a private primary school. Around 152 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about St Columba's School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

St Columba's School is a private primary school serving families in and around Benoni. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

152
Learners
19
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, St Columba's School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni North district, for comparison against St Columba's School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against St Columba's School's 152; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Columba's School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against St Columba's School's 152; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Columba's School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against St Columba's School's 152; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Columba's School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than St Columba's School, 2,531 compared with 152; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Columba's School, 2,515 compared with 152; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Columba's School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Benoni

Zooming into Benoni, here are 5 other schools to compare against St Columba's School.

  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against St Columba's School's 152; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Columba's School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Columba's School, 2,515 compared with 152; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Columba's School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Columba's School, 2,338 compared with 152; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Columba's School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Columba's School, 1,823 compared with 152; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Columba's School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sazakhela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Columba's School, 1,819 compared with 152; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
107, 107 Howard Ave, , Benoni, Benoni
Postal
17224 Benoni 1503
Telephone
011 421 3057
Website
stcolumbas.co.za
Email
admin@stcolumbas.co.za
EMIS number
700310755

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Columba's School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask St Columba's School directly, on 011 421 3057, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Columba's School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is St Columba's School the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Columba's School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Benoni besides St Columba's School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at St Columba's School?
St Columba's School reported 152 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 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 St Columba's School?
Yes. As a private school, St Columba's 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.
Is St Columba's School a public or private school?
St Columba's School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St Columba's School?
You can call 011 421 3057. It is located at 107, 107 Howard Ave, , Benoni, Benoni.
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