Curro AquaElite

There’s lightning in the pool at the Curro AquaElite Gala

From 2 to 4 October 2026, 446 swimmers from 24 schools swam in the AquaElite Gala with a total of 40 individual and relay gala records being broken during the event. The gala, hosted by Curro Hillcrest, was certainly a memorable one for both participants and spectators. We are proud to list the winners below.

TEAM WINNERS

Team Spirit Award: Eunice primary and high schools

PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Top Girls’ School: Oranje Meisieskool (Primary)
Top Boys’ School: Westville Senior Primary School
Top Co-ed School: Westville Senior Primary School

HIGH SCHOOLS
Top Girls’ School: Herschel Girls’ High School
Top Boys’ School: Grey College
Top Co-ed School: Northcliff High School

INDIVIDUAL WINNERS

13 YEARS AND UNDER
Girls’ Highest Point Scorer: Carinke Wessels | Oranje Meisieskool (Primary)
Boys’ Highest Point Scorer: Ulrich Swartz | Glenwood Preparatory School

14 to 15 YEARS
Girls’ Highest Point Scorer: Arabella Bayley | Herschel Girls’ High School
Boys’ Highest Point Scorer: Carter Markgraaff | HeronBridge College

16 to 19 YEARS
Girls’ Highest Point Scorer: Leila Yazbek | Eunice High School
Boys’ Highest Point Scorer: Samuel Pullock | Curro Hazeldean High School

BEST PERFORMANCE: WORLD AQUATICS POINTS
Girls: Cassidy Burgess | Herschel Girls’ High School
Boys: Samuel Pullock | Curro Hazeldean High School