St Columba's School
Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North
About St Columba's School
St Columba's School is registered as a independent primary school based in Benoni, Gauteng, under the Ekurhuleni North education district. The school recorded 152 learners and 19 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 8:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
St Columba's School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
St Columba's School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, St Columba's School reported a total enrollment of 152 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 8:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
St Columba's School is situated in Benoni (Benoni), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni North education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, under the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 107, 107 Howard Ave, Benoni. For postal correspondence, use: 17224 Benoni 1503.
Curriculum & Academics
St Columba's School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St Columba's School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St Columba's School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
107, 107 Howard Ave, Benoni
Benoni, Gauteng
Postal
17224 Benoni 1503
Phone
+27 11 421 3057Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700310755
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.