Ben Cox English Medium School
Dimbaza, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Ben Cox English Medium School
Situated in an not specified part of Dimbaza, Eastern Cape, Ben Cox English Medium School functions as a independent combined school within the Buffalo City education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 69 learners with a teaching staff of 10, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 7:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ben Cox English Medium School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Ben Cox English Medium 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
Ben Cox English Medium 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, Ben Cox English Medium School reported a total enrollment of 69 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 7:1, 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
Ben Cox English Medium School is situated in Dimbaza (Dimbaza West), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Buffalo City education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Buffalo City, under the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 109, Erf 3981 Canal Street Dimbaza West, Dimbaza, King Williams Town, 5600. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 7, Dimbaza 5671.
Curriculum & Academics
Ben Cox English Medium School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ben Cox English Medium 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
109, Erf 3981 Canal Street Dimbaza West, Dimbaza, King Williams Town, 5600
Dimbaza, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 7, Dimbaza 5671
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200414
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.