Schools announced for the Curro Podium Grand Finale 2026
25 November 2025The Curro Podium Grand Finale will bring together the country’s strongest school athletics teams next year on 13 and 14 February at Pilditch Stadium, Tshwane. The top 30 boys’, top 30 girls’ and combined teams have been confirmed after the qualification rounds, reflecting the depth of talent across provinces and the event’s continued growth.
Invitational teams confirmed
Eight invitational schools have also been selected for their consistent spirit and contribution to school athletics. Curro notes that each invited team adds value to the Grand Finale. The invitational schools are Upington High School, Curro Durbanville, Curro Hermanus, Nico Malan High School, Midstream College, Hoërskool Pietersburg, Hoërskool Die Anker, and Hoërskool Eldoraigne.
Top 30 boys’ qualifiers
The boys’ category will feature the following schools:
Hoërskool Menlopark (Gauteng North), Curro Hazeldean (Gauteng North), Afrikaans Hoër Seuns (Gauteng North), Paarl Gimnasium (Boland Athletics), Hoërskool Outeniqua (South Western Districts), Paarl Boys High (Boland Athletics), Paul Roos Gymnasium (Boland Athletics), Helpmekaar Kollege (Central Gauteng), Hoërskool Durbanville (Western Province), Hoërskool Waterkloof (Gauteng North), Hoërskool Stellenbosch (Boland Athletics), Hoërskool Noordheuwel (Central Gauteng), Hoërskool Zwartkop (Gauteng North), Hoërskool Montana (Gauteng North), Pretoria Boys High (Gauteng North), Hoër Landbouskool Oakdae (South Western Districts), Prestige College (Gauteng North), TUKS Sport High School (Gauteng North), Hoërskool Stellenberg (Western Province), Fairmont High School (Western Province), Hoërskool Klerksdorp (Central Northwest), Hoërskool Randburg (Central Gauteng), Hoërskool Monument (Central Gauteng), Hoërskool Dr Malan (Vaal Triangle), Hoërskool Rustenburg (Northwest North), Hoërskool Nelspruit (Mpumalanga), Hoërskool Marais Viljoen (Central Gauteng), King Edward VII (Central Gauteng), Hoërskool Tygerberg (Western Province), and Hoërskool Garsfontein (Gauteng North).
Each of these schools has earned its place through strong performances across track and field events during the qualification rounds.
Top 30 girls’ qualifiers
Schools in the girls’ category are:
Hoërskool Menlopark (Gauteng North), Paarl Girls High (Boland Athletics), Hoërskool Noordheuwel (Central Gauteng), Afrikaans Hoër Meisies (Gauteng North), La Rochelle Girls (Boland Athletics), Curro Hazeldean (Gauteng North), Hoërskool Stellenbosch (Boland Athletics), Hoërskool Outeniqua (South Western Districts), Helpmekaar Kollege (Central Gauteng), Paarl Gimnasium (Boland Athletics), Hoërskool Waterkloof (Gauteng North), Bloemhof Meisies (Boland Athletics), Hoërskool Zwartkop (Gauteng North), Hoërskool Montana (Gauteng North), Potchefstroom Gimnasium (Central Northwest), Prestige College (Gauteng North), Hoërskool Kempton Park (Central Gauteng), Rhenish Girls High (Boland Athletics), Hoërskool Klerksdorp (Central Northwest), Oranje Meisies Skool (Athletics Free State), Hoërskool Durbanville (Western Province), Hoërskool Stellenberg (Western Province), Hoërskool Dr Malan (Vaal Triangle), Hoërskool Marais Viljoen (Central Gauteng), HTS Middelburg (Mpumalanga), Hoërskool Nelspruit (Mpumalanga), Hoërskool Monument (Central Gauteng), Hoërskool Garsfontein (Gauteng North), Hoërskool Rustenburg (Northwest North), and Hoërskool Eldoraigne (Gauteng North).
These teams secured qualification through disciplined and competitive performances across both rounds.
Combined category qualifiers
The combined category brings together schools that excelled across both the boys’ and girls’ competitions, reflecting consistent performance throughout the qualification rounds.
The top 30 combined teams are:
Hoërskool Menlopark (Gauteng North), Curro Hazeldean (Gauteng North), Hoërskool Outeniqua (South Western Districts), Paarl Gimnasium (Boland Athletics), Helpmekaar Kollege (Central Gauteng), Hoërskool Noordheuwel (Central Gauteng), Hoërskool Stellenbosch (Boland Athletics), Hoërskool Waterkloof (Gauteng North), Durbanville Hoërskool (Western Province), Zwartkop Hoërskool (Gauteng North), Hoërskool Montana (Gauteng North), Prestige College (Gauteng North), Hoërskool Klerksdorp (Central Northwest), Hoërskool Stellenberg (Western Province), Hoërskool Dr Malan (Vaal Triangle), Hoërskool Monument (Central Gauteng), Hoërskool Kempton Park (Central Gauteng), Hoërskool Marais Viljoen (Central Gauteng), Fairmont High School (Western Province), Hoërskool Nelspruit (Mpumalanga), Hoërskool Rustenburg (Northwest North), Potchefstroom Gimnasium (Central Northwest), HTS Middelburg (Mpumalanga), Hoërskool Garfsontein (Gauteng North), Hoërskool Tygerberg (Western Province), Hoërskool Randburg (Central Gauteng), TUKS Sport High School (Gauteng North), Hoërskool Transvalia (Vaal Triangle), Hoërskool Nylstroom (Limpopo), and Hoërskool Belville (Western Province).
These schools advanced through strong teamwork and consistent results across track and field events, marking them as key contenders for the final stage.
Saluting this year’s achievers
Curro congratulates every school that has earned its place in the top 30. Their performances through the qualification stages have shaped a Grand Finale that promises strong competition and memorable moments. The 2026 event will provide a platform for athletes to compete at a national level, experience high-quality interschool competition, and build confidence in a professional athletics environment.