SPORT
SPORTING ACTIVITIES THAT WE PROVIDE:
Athletics
Cricket
Cross country
Hockey Boys
Hockey Girls
Netball
Rugby
Soccer Boys
Soccer Girls
Swimming
Tennis Boys
Tennis Girls
ATHLETICS
"At Edenvale High, athletics is more than a sport — it is a school of life, teaching our learners discipline, resilience, and the pride of representing something greater than themselves."
Edenvale High School has a proud and long-standing tradition of excellence on the track and field. Our athletics programme caters to learners across all grade levels — from Grade 8 right through to Grade 12 — offering every student the opportunity to discover and develop their athletic potential in a supportive and competitive environment.
What we offer:
Track events
Sprints, middle distance, long distance, relays, and hurdles
Coaching & development
Dedicated coaching for individual technique, strength, and conditioning
Inter-school competition
District and provincial athletics meetings across the Ekurhuleni circuit
Team spirit
House athletics days that build camaraderie, loyalty, and school pride
Talent pathways
Support for gifted athletes to progress toward provincial and national level
Our annual athletics programme begins with school-level trials, where every learner — regardless of experience — is encouraged to participate. From house athletics days to district championships, our athletes compete with heart and determination, proudly carrying the Edenvale High name.
We believe that sport builds character. The values our learners develop on the track — perseverance, sportsmanship, goal-setting, and self-belief — are the same values that carry them forward in life. Athletics at Edenvale High is not only for the gifted few; it is a programme where every young person can find their stride.
CROSS COUNTRY
"Cross country is the purest test of a runner's heart — no shortcuts, no lanes, no hiding. Just you, the terrain, and the will to keep going."
Edenvale High School's cross country programme is one of the most character-building sporting experiences we offer. Open to all learners from Grade 8 to Grade 12, cross country challenges our athletes to push beyond their comfort zones — through open terrain, varying gradients, and changing conditions — developing mental toughness and physical endurance that no other sport can quite replicate.
What we offer:
Off-road running
Races over natural terrain — grass, trails, and hills — testing true endurance
Structured season
A planned programme of training and school trials leading into district races
Age-group categories
U14, U16, and U19 categories for both boys and girls across all grades
Inter-school competition
District and provincial cross country meetings representing Edenvale High
Fitness & conditioning
Training builds cardiovascular fitness, strength, and overall athletic base
Mental resilience
Cross country demands focus, pacing, and the grit to finish strong under pressure
Cross country at Edenvale High is open to every learner — not just the seasoned runners. Whether your child is a competitive athlete aiming for provincial honours or a beginner simply looking to improve their fitness and confidence, there is a place for them on the starting line. Our coaches work with athletes at every level, helping each individual set personal goals and improve race by race.
Beyond the physical benefits, cross country teaches our learners some of life's most important lessons — how to pace yourself, how to endure when things get hard, and how to cross a finish line knowing you gave everything you had. These are lessons that last far longer than any single race result.
CRICKET
"Cricket is a game of character — it tests your patience at the crease, your courage with the ball, and your integrity in every decision you make on the field. At Edenvale High, we play it the right way."
Cricket at Edenvale High School is steeped in tradition, passion, and the deep love of a game that has shaped South African sport for generations. Our cricket programme welcomes boys from Grade 8 through to Grade 12, offering a structured pathway from junior development all the way through to competitive 1st team cricket. Whether your son is an aspiring fast bowler, a technically correct batsman, or a crafty spinner who bamboozles his teammates in the nets — there is a place for him in the Edenvale High cricket family.
What we offer:
Multiple teams
From the 1st XI to junior age-group sides, ensuring every player gets game time and development
Dedicated coaching
Batting, bowling, fielding, wicketkeeping, and match tactics developed by experienced coaches
Competitive fixtures
A full fixture card of league and friendly matches against schools across the Ekurhuleni circuit
District & provincial play
Talented players are identified and supported to represent at Craven Week-equivalent cricket festivals and beyond
Skills development
Batting technique, seam and spin bowling, catching, and game awareness refined at every level
Team spirit & values
Respect, sportsmanship, and the proud traditions of cricket instilled in every player
Our cricket programme runs across all age groups, with junior teams providing a nurturing and technically focused environment for developing players, while our senior sides compete with ambition and composure across a full fixture season. Net sessions are purposeful and well-structured, giving batsmen time at the crease and bowlers the repetition they need to develop their craft. Our coaching staff work closely with every player — from the most gifted prospect to the enthusiastic newcomer — to ensure that each boy improves, contributes, and belongs.
Cricket is unlike any other sport. It demands patience when you are waiting for your moment, courage when that moment arrives, and the humility to walk off when your innings is done — knowing you gave everything while you were out there. These are lessons our players carry with them long after the final over is bowled. At Edenvale High, we are proud to be part of a great cricketing tradition — and even prouder of the young men this game continues to shape.
HOCKEY BOYS
"Hockey is a game of skill, intelligence, and relentless teamwork — and at Edenvale High, our boys carry that spirit with pride every time they step onto the turf."
Boys' hockey at Edenvale High School is a programme built on passion, commitment, and a deep love of the game. From the first training session in Grade 8 to the final match of a Grade 12 career, our hockey players develop not only into skilled athletes but into young men of character — learning what it means to compete hard, support their teammates, and represent their school with honour.
What we offer:
Multiple teams
From 1st team to junior sides, ensuring every boy gets game time and development
Structured coaching
Dedicated coaches focusing on technical skills, tactical awareness, and fitness
Competitive fixtures
Regular league and friendly fixtures against schools across the Ekurhuleni circuit
District & provincial play
Talented players are identified and supported to compete at higher levels⚙️
Skills development
Dribbling, passing, drag flicking, set pieces, and positional play refined at every level
Team culture
A brotherhood built on mutual respect, accountability, and pride in the jersey
Our boys' hockey programme runs across all age groups, with junior development teams providing a nurturing environment for newer players while our senior sides compete with ambition and intensity. Regular training sessions keep our players sharp, fit, and tactically prepared, while our fixture programme gives them the competitive experience they need to grow.
Hockey teaches boys to think quickly, communicate under pressure, and trust one another — skills that serve them far beyond the final whistle. At Edenvale High, we are committed to producing not just good hockey players, but good young men who know the value of hard work, loyalty, and leaving everything on the field.
HOCKEY GIRLS
"Our girls don't just play hockey — they lead, they inspire, and they compete with a fire that makes the whole school stand up and cheer."
Girls' hockey at Edenvale High School is a programme full of energy, passion, and purpose. From our youngest Grade 8 players picking up a stick for the first time, to our experienced Grade 12 leaders steering the 1st team, every girl in our hockey programme is valued, developed, and given the opportunity to shine. We are proud of a culture where hard work is celebrated, talent is nurtured, and every player matters.
What we offer:
Multiple teams
From 1st team to junior sides, giving every girl meaningful game time and growth
Dedicated coaching
Focused coaching in technical skills, tactical play, set pieces, and match fitness
Competitive fixtures
League and friendly fixtures against schools across the Ekurhuleni circuit
District & provincial play
Gifted players are identified and supported to represent at higher levels
Skills development
Dribbling, passing, shooting, penalty corners, and positional awareness at every level
Sisterhood & team culture
A team bond built on trust, encouragement, and fierce pride in the Edenvale jersey
Our girls' hockey programme runs across all age groups, with junior teams providing a warm and encouraging environment for developing players, while our senior sides compete with intensity and ambition. Regular training sessions build fitness, sharpness, and tactical understanding, and our fixture calendar ensures our players are tested, challenged, and given every opportunity to grow.
Hockey shapes young women in ways that go far beyond the final whistle — teaching them to lead under pressure, to lift one another up, and to find their voice both on and off the field. At Edenvale High, we are proud to give our girls a stage where they can be bold, be brave, and be brilliant.
NETBALL
"Netball is speed, strategy, and sisterhood — and our girls bring all three every single time they step onto the court for Edenvale High."
Netball is one of the most vibrant and competitive sporting codes at Edenvale High School, with a proud tradition of producing skilled, confident, and determined players. Our netball programme welcomes girls from Grade 8 through to Grade 12, offering a structured pathway from beginner level right through to top competitive play. Whether your daughter is stepping onto a court for the first time or is an experienced player with provincial ambitions, there is a place for her in the Edenvale High netball family.
What we offer:
Multiple teams
From 1st team to junior sides, ensuring every player gets court time and development
Dedicated coaching
Focused coaching in positional play, movement, attacking and defensive strategies
Competitive fixtures
Regular league matches and friendlies against schools across the Ekurhuleni circuit
District & provincial play
Talented players are identified and supported to compete at higher representative levels
Skills development
Passing, shooting, court vision, footwork, and reading the game refined at every level
Team culture
A close-knit team environment built on communication, trust, and school pride
Our netball teams train regularly throughout the season, with coaches working closely with players at every level to sharpen individual skills and build strong team combinations. From exciting inter-school fixtures to district tournaments, our players are given every opportunity to test themselves against the best competition in the region.
Netball is a sport that demands quick thinking, sharp communication, and absolute trust in your teammates — qualities that serve our young women long after their school days are done. At Edenvale High, we are committed to developing players who are not only strong on the court, but strong in life — resilient, confident, and ready to lead.
RUGBY
"Rugby builds boys into men — it demands courage, selflessness, and the willingness to put your body on the line for the player next to you. At Edenvale High, we are proud of what our boys bring to every single match."
Rugby is at the heart of Edenvale High School's sporting identity. With a tradition of passionate play and fierce school pride, our rugby programme gives boys from Grade 8 to Grade 12 the opportunity to develop into complete rugby players and, more importantly, into young men of character. From the first scrum of the season to the final whistle of a hard-fought derby match, rugby at Edenvale High is an experience that players carry with them for the rest of their lives.
What we offer:
Multiple teams
From the 1st XV to junior age-group sides, every boy gets his chance to play and grow
Structured coaching
Dedicated coaches developing scrumming, lineouts, backline play, defence, and kicking
Competitive fixtures
A full fixture card of league and friendly matches against schools across the region
District & provincial play
Talented players are identified and supported to represent at Craven Week and beyond
Fitness & conditioning
Strength, speed, endurance, and contact skills built through structured training programmes
Brotherhood & values
Courage, discipline, respect, and selflessness — the values rugby instils for life
Our rugby programme runs across all age groups, with a strong emphasis on player development at every level. Junior teams are given the technical foundation and physical preparation they need to progress, while our senior sides compete with ambition and intensity across the full fixture season. Regular training ensures our players are tactically sharp, physically ready, and mentally prepared for every challenge.
No sport teaches the values of selflessness and collective effort quite like rugby. On the field, every player has a role, every player matters, and no individual succeeds without the whole team behind them. These are the lessons that shape the Edenvale High rugby player — not just for Saturday's match, but for everything that follows.
SOCCER BOYS
"Soccer is the beautiful game — and at Edenvale High, our boys play it with flair, passion, and an unbreakable belief in what they can achieve together."
Boys' soccer at Edenvale High School is a programme driven by passion, creativity, and a love for the beautiful game. From Grade 8 through to Grade 12, our soccer players are given a structured, supportive environment in which to develop their technical ability, tactical understanding, and competitive edge. Soccer is one of the most popular sporting codes at our school, and the energy and excitement our boys bring to every training session and match day reflects that love for the game.
What we offer:
Multiple teams
From the 1st team to junior sides, every boy gets his opportunity to play and develop
Dedicated coaching
Focused coaching in technical skills, tactical formations, set pieces, and match fitness
Competitive fixtures
Regular league and friendly matches against schools across the Ekurhuleni circuit
District & provincial play
Gifted players are identified and supported to represent at higher competitive levels
Skills development
Dribbling, passing, finishing, defending, and reading the game refined at every level
Team culture
A team bond built on mutual respect, creative expression, and fierce school pride
Our boys' soccer programme runs across all age groups, with junior teams laying the technical and tactical foundation for future 1st team players. Training sessions are designed to be challenging, enjoyable, and purposeful — building fitness, sharpening individual skills, and developing the kind of team understanding that wins matches. Our fixture programme gives every team the chance to compete regularly and measure their progress against strong opposition.
Soccer teaches boys to be creative, adaptable, and selfless — to see the game, make the right decision under pressure, and trust the player alongside them. At Edenvale High, we are proud to offer a soccer environment where every boy — regardless of background or experience — can fall in love with the game and discover just how far his talent can take him.
SOCCER GIRLS
"Our girls play with skill, grit, and joy — and every time they pull on the Edenvale High jersey, they remind us why women's football is one of the most exciting and fastest-growing sports in the country."
Girls' soccer at Edenvale High School is a programme on the rise — full of energy, ambition, and talented young players who are passionate about the game. From Grade 8 through to Grade 12, our girls are welcomed into a structured, encouraging environment where they can develop their skills, build their confidence, and compete with pride. Women's football is growing rapidly across South Africa, and Edenvale High is proud to be part of that exciting movement.
What we offer:
Multiple teams
From the 1st team to junior sides, every girl gets her opportunity to play and grow
Dedicated coaching
Focused coaching in technical ability, tactical awareness, set pieces, and match fitness
Competitive fixtures
Regular league and friendly matches against schools across the Ekurhuleni circuit
District & provincial play
Talented players are identified and supported to represent at higher competitive levels
Skills development
Dribbling, passing, finishing, defending, and game intelligence developed at every level
Team culture
A team built on encouragement, belief in one another, and pride in the Edenvale name
Our girls' soccer programme runs across all age groups, with junior teams providing the technical and tactical grounding that develops tomorrow's senior players. Training sessions are focused, fun, and purposeful — building individual ability while forging the team understanding that makes the difference on match day. Our fixture programme ensures our girls are tested regularly, giving them the competitive experience they need to keep improving.
Soccer teaches young women to be fearless, inventive, and supportive of those around them — to back themselves in a one-on-one, to make the unselfish pass, and to celebrate together. At Edenvale High, we believe every girl deserves a stage to express herself through sport, and our soccer programme gives her exactly that — a place to shine, to grow, and to fall in love with the beautiful game.
SWIMMING
"In the pool, there is nowhere to hide and no one to carry you — just you, the water, and the will to go faster than you ever have before. Our swimmers embrace that challenge every single day."
Swimming at Edenvale High School is a programme of precision, dedication, and quiet determination. Open to both boys and girls from Grade 8 through to Grade 12, our swimming programme develops athletes who understand that every tenth of a second counts — and that the margins between good and great are won in the early mornings, in the hours of disciplined training, and in the mental strength to keep pushing when the body says stop. Whether competing in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, or butterfly, our swimmers represent Edenvale High with pride and purpose.
What we offer:
All four strokes
Freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and individual medley events offered
Dedicated coaching
Stroke technique, turns, starts, race strategy, and conditioning developed by experienced coaches
Competitive galas
Inter-school galas and district championships providing regular competitive opportunities
District & provincial play
Talented swimmers are identified and supported to compete at higher representative levels
Personal bests
Every swimmer is encouraged to chase their own personal best — progress is always the goal
Relay teams & spirit
Individual excellence combined with team relay events that build school pride and camaraderie
Our swimming programme caters to athletes of all ability levels — from beginners discovering their potential in the water to highly competitive swimmers chasing qualifying times for provincial and national events. Training is structured and purposeful, with coaches working closely with each swimmer to improve technique, build endurance, and develop the race craft that separates good swimmers from great ones.
Swimming is unique among sports — it is deeply individual, yet profoundly team-oriented when relay events bring the whole squad together in a shared goal. The discipline, focus, and self-motivation that our swimmers develop in the pool are qualities that serve them in every area of life. At Edenvale High, we are proud of every swimmer who dives in, gives their best, and touches the wall knowing they left nothing behind.
TENNIS GIRLS
"Tennis demands composure, intelligence, and courage under pressure — and our girls bring all of that to the court, point by point, game by game, with elegance and determination."
Girls' tennis at Edenvale High School is a programme that combines technical excellence with competitive spirit and a love for one of the world's most enduring sports. From Grade 8 through to Grade 12, our tennis players are developed in a structured, supportive environment where individual skill is carefully nurtured and competitive opportunity is always within reach. Tennis at Edenvale High is more than a sport — it is a lifelong pursuit of excellence that our girls carry with them long after their school days are done.
What we offer:
Singles & doubles
Competitive play in both singles and doubles formats developing versatility and teamwork
Dedicated coaching
Focused coaching in serve, groundstrokes, net play, footwork, and match tactics
Competitive fixtures
Inter-school matches and tournaments against schools across the Ekurhuleni circuit
District & provincial play
Talented players are identified and supported to compete at higher representative levels
Skills development
Serving, returning, rallying, volleying, and mental game refined at every level
Mental strength
Tennis is as much a mental game as a physical one — composure and focus are trained alongside technique
Our girls' tennis programme caters to players of all experience levels — from beginners picking up a racket for the first time to seasoned competitors with ambitions of representing the school at the highest level. Regular training sessions focus on building a complete player — technically sound, tactically aware, physically fit, and mentally resilient. Our fixture programme and tournament calendar give every player the competitive exposure she needs to grow and flourish.
Tennis is a sport that rewards patience, persistence, and intelligence — qualities we see in abundance in our girls every time they step onto the court. At Edenvale High, we are proud to offer a programme where young women can develop their game, discover their competitive edge, and build the self-belief that comes from knowing you can hold your own under pressure, point after point, match after match.
TENNIS BOYS
"Tennis is a game of controlled aggression, sharp thinking, and unshakeable self-belief — and our boys bring all of that to the court every time they compete for Edenvale High."
Boys' tennis at Edenvale High School is a programme that challenges young men to master one of the most demanding and rewarding individual sports in the world. Open to all boys from Grade 8 through to Grade 12, our tennis programme develops players who are technically skilled, tactically astute, and mentally tough — qualities that serve them on the court and far beyond it. Whether a boy is picking up a racket for the first time or is an experienced competitor with provincial aspirations, there is a place for him in our programme.
What we offer:
Singles & doubles
Competitive play in both formats, developing individual brilliance and doubles partnership
Dedicated coaching
Serve, groundstrokes, volleys, footwork, and match tactics developed by experienced coaches
Competitive fixtures
Inter-school matches and tournaments against schools across the Ekurhuleni circuit
District & provincial play
Talented players supported to compete at higher representative and tournament levels
Skills development
Power, consistency, spin, net play, and court awareness refined at every level
Mental toughness
Focus, pressure management, and match temperament built alongside technical ability
Our boys' tennis programme is structured to develop players at every stage of their game — from the fundamentals of grip, stance, and stroke mechanics, all the way through to the advanced tactical and psychological demands of competitive match play. Training is focused and progressive, and our fixture and tournament calendar ensures our players are regularly tested against strong opposition from across the region.
Tennis teaches young men to be self-reliant, disciplined, and composed — to problem-solve in real time and to back themselves when the pressure is highest. At Edenvale High, we are proud to develop players who compete with confidence, conduct themselves with respect, and understand that every point is an opportunity to be better than they were the last time.