The journey of a Bennies boy does not end after he matriculates but he continues to embody the spirit of brotherhood, empathy towards others and being a light in the world. As a school community, St Benedict’s College is blessed to form an integral part in the development of some of the most outstanding citizens locally and globally across all spheres of society. This platform is for our Alumni to look back on their tenure at Bennies, to celebrate successes, share news and updates, and connect with the Bennies network. The true measure of the success of any educational institution is not only in the academic achievements of its students, but also by the character of the students and alumni as they engage with the greater society.
Truly we see that Bennies boys today are Trailblazers tomorrow.
Veritas in Caritate!
History of St Benedict’s College
Today, nearly one thousand four hundred boys study and play on a piece of land in Bedfordview that more than sixty years ago, consisted of smallholdings, the largest of which was used for training and kennelling greyhounds. At that time Bedfordview was semi-agricultural and sparsely populated. It was Fr Philip Erasme, Oblate of Mary Immaculate and Parish Priest of Maryvale who responded to Bishop David O’Leary’s request that a Catholic Boys’ School be established on the near East Rand. He saw Bedfordview as ideal as it would also cater for the boys from St Paul’s School, a Parochial Primary School he had established in Maryvale
