Over 90 teams compete in Inter-Curro Robotics Cluster Competition 2026
04 May 2026A total of 260 learners from 94 teams took part in the Inter-Curro Robotics Cluster Competition in March, with events held across Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal, alongside online participation.
Competition across regions
Teams competed in regional clusters, with Johannesburg West recording the highest participation at 47 teams and 141 learners. Cape Town hosted 16 teams, including entries from Curro Durbanville Primary and High School, while Pretoria, Johannesburg East and KwaZulu-Natal also fielded competitive groups.
Online teams joined the event, extending access beyond physical venues and supporting a broader participation model.
Designing, coding and testing under pressure
Learners worked in teams to design, build and programme robots to complete set challenges within a limited time. Judging focused on functionality, coding logic, efficiency, teamwork and presentation.
The competition included both Intermediate Phase and Senior Phase categories, creating a progression from basic coding and mechanical skills to more complex problem-solving and autonomous design.
Across all regions, teams refined their builds through repeated testing and adjustment. This approach reflects real-world engineering processes, where iteration and adaptation drive performance.
Building a growing robotics network
The scale of the event reflects continued growth in robotics across Curro campuses. Structured competitions such as this support the development of critical thinking and collaboration skills within a coordinated school network.
Events like the Inter-Curro Robotics Cluster Competition form part of a broader pathway that can lead to national and international robotics programmes.
