We present to you the carefully compiled list of the top girls’ sports schools for 2023.
Our method involved utilizing the first team rankings for three key sports codes for which we generate rankings for: Netball, Hockey, and Water Polo. Recognizing the diverse popularity of these sports, we applied specific weightings to ensure a fair representation of each discipline’s significance.
Weighting Method:
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- Acknowledging hockey as the most popular and widely played sport, we applied a double weighting to its rankings. This decision aimed to underscore the sport’s prominence and impact on the overall standing of the schools.
- 1.5 Weighting for Hockey and Netball:
- Acknowledging hockey and netbal as the most popular and widely played sports, we applied a 1.5 weighting to its rankings. This adjustment ensures a balanced consideration of the diverse sporting landscape and is aimed to underscore the sport’s prominence and impact in school sports.
- Original Values for Water Polo:
- Water Polo rankings retained their original values, reflecting a commitment to consistency in our evaluation approach. Not all schools participate in this code and is hence not as popular at the other two.
The culmination of these weighted rankings unveils a list of 150 schools that have demonstrated exceptional prowess in girls’ sports. It’s important to note the exclusion of other popular sports like athletics, tennis, and rowing. Our decision not to include these sports stems from the absence of established metrics for ranking, acknowledging that their inclusion could potentially alter the landscape significantly.
While our focus on the three chosen sports provides a valuable guide for schools seeking recognition in girls’ sports, we emphasize that this list is not an exhaustive measure of a school’s overall sporting prowess. Metrics such as facilities, provincial representations, and other influential factors were not considered in this specific ranking.
This endeavor was undertaken with the utmost seriousness, recognizing the dedication and effort put forth by schools in nurturing their athletes. We hope that this list serves as a celebration of the achievements of these institutions in fostering excellence in girls’ sports.
As we present this guide, we encourage schools, athletes, and enthusiasts to view it as a snapshot of the sporting landscape, with the understanding that each institution contributes uniquely to the rich tapestry of South African school sports.
In conclusion, we extend our congratulations to the schools featured on this list, commending their commitment to girls’ sports, and we look forward to witnessing the continued growth and success of these exceptional sporting institutions.
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TOP GIRLS SPORTS SCHOOLS 2023 |
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RANK |
TEAM |
AVG BONUS PTS |
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1 |
ST STITHIANS |
48.110 |
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2 |
DURBAN GC |
47.892 |
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3 |
HERSCHEL |
46.504 |
|
4 |
ORANJE MEISIES |
42.548 |
|
5 |
PEARSON |
42.371 |
|
6 |
RHENISH |
41.844 |
|
7 |
REDDAM CONSTANTIA |
41.801 |
|
8 |
ST MARYS WAVERLEY |
40.653 |
|
9 |
COLLEGIATE |
39.875 |
|
10 |
PAARL GIM |
39.294 |
|
11 |
PAARL GIRLS HIGH |
38.750 |
|
12 |
AFFIES |
38.693 |
|
13 |
EUNICE |
37.214 |
|
14 |
ST ANNES |
36.882 |
|
15 |
MENLOPARK |
36.875 |
|
16 |
ROEDEAN |
36.138 |
|
17 |
DSG |
35.830 |
|
18 |
NOORDHEUWEL |
35.648 |
|
19 |
ST DOMINICS |
34.872 |
|
20 |
MONUMENT |
34.833 |
|
21 |
PAREL VALLEI |
34.101 |
|
22 |
BLOEMHOF |
33.743 |
|
23 |
KEMPTON PARK |
33.639 |
|
24 |
KINGSMEAD |
33.139 |
|
25 |
KINGSWOOD |
33.134 |
|
26 |
HUDSON PARK |
32.867 |
|
27 |
GARSFONTEIN |
32.483 |
|
28 |
STELLENBERG |
32.318 |
|
29 |
ELDORAIGNE |
31.149 |
|
30 |
DURBANVILLE |
30.977 |
|
31 |
MIDDELBURG |
30.929 |
|
32 |
GOUDVELD |
30.401 |
|
33 |
PIETERMARITZBURG GHS |
29.589 |
|
34 |
FRAMESBY |
29.546 |
|
35 |
DRIEHOEK |
29.466 |
|
36 |
DF MALAN |
29.369 |
|
37 |
REDDAM UMHLANGA |
29.368 |
|
38 |
CLARENDON |
29.058 |
|
39 |
BEAULIEU |
28.212 |
|
40 |
PIETERSBURG |
27.932 |
|
41 |
WATERKLOOF |
27.705 |
|
42 |
LA ROCHELLE |
27.536 |
|
43 |
DAINFERN |
26.961 |
|
44 |
SECUNDA |
26.855 |
|
45 |
DIAMANTVELD |
26.429 |
|
46 |
STIRLING |
26.320 |
|
47 |
HTS DROSTDY |
25.916 |
|
48 |
REDHILL |
25.851 |
|
49 |
CHARLIE HOFMEYR |
25.788 |
|
50 |
LINDEN |
25.775 |
|
51 |
OUTENIQUA |
25.515 |
|
52 |
DUINEVELD |
25.479 |
|
53 |
HELPMEKAAR |
25.352 |
|
54 |
NELSPRUIT |
25.007 |
|
55 |
ASHTON |
24.105 |
|
56 |
CURRO HILLCREST |
23.799 |
|
57 |
WORCESTER GYM |
22.317 |
|
58 |
CAMBRIDGE |
22.241 |
|
59 |
STEYN CITY |
21.659 |
|
60 |
SENTRAAL |
21.554 |
|
61 |
ST ANDREWS |
21.510 |
|
62 |
POINT |
21.354 |
|
63 |
ST MARYS KLOOF |
20.645 |
|
64 |
LEEUWENHOF |
20.426 |
|
65 |
RUSTENBURG NW |
20.246 |
|
66 |
BELLVILLE |
20.148 |
|
67 |
WOODRIDGE |
19.860 |
|
68 |
FERRUM |
18.882 |
|
69 |
RUSTENBURG |
17.999 |
|
70 |
HANS MOORE |
17.939 |
|
71 |
WYNBERG GH |
17.761 |
|
72 |
JIM FOUCHE |
17.646 |
|
73 |
THE WYKEHAM COLLEGIATE |
17.569 |
|
74 |
MERENSKY |
17.204 |
|
75 |
TYGERBERG |
17.042 |
|
76 |
GRENS |
16.926 |
|
77 |
HOLY ROSARY |
16.824 |
|
78 |
HOPEFIELD |
16.560 |
|
79 |
BASTION |
16.331 |
|
80 |
BEN VORSTER |
15.941 |
|
81 |
THOMAS MORE COLLEGE |
15.889 |
|
82 |
BRACKENFELL |
15.450 |
|
83 |
NORTHCLIFF |
14.594 |
|
84 |
RIEBEECKRAND |
14.568 |
|
85 |
HERONBRIDGE |
14.535 |
|
86 |
ST JOHNS DSG |
14.462 |
|
87 |
NORTHERN CAPE |
14.237 |
|
88 |
PRETORIA GH |
14.014 |
|
89 |
VOORTREKKER BETH |
13.800 |
|
90 |
LIGBRON |
13.683 |
|
91 |
DIE BRANDWAG |
13.566 |
|
92 |
SOMERSET COLLEGE |
13.497 |
|
93 |
SPRINGFIELD |
13.401 |
|
94 |
TRINITYHOUSE |
12.914 |
|
95 |
SWARTLAND |
12.776 |
|
96 |
WITTEBERG |
12.585 |
|
97 |
WATERSTONE |
12.536 |
|
98 |
KINGSWAY |
12.476 |
|
99 |
DESPATCH |
12.470 |
|
100 |
SASOLBURG |
12.459 |
|
101 |
YORK HIGH |
12.416 |
|
102 |
RANDBURG |
12.396 |
|
103 |
ST PETERS |
12.304 |
|
104 |
SUID NATAL |
12.129 |
|
105 |
CRAWFORD LONEHILL |
11.950 |
|
106 |
TRANSVALIA |
11.936 |
|
107 |
REDDAM BEDFORDVIEW |
11.890 |
|
108 |
LANGENHOVEN GIM |
11.793 |
|
109 |
KLERKSDORP |
11.775 |
|
110 |
ZWARTKOP |
11.736 |
|
111 |
DR MALAN |
11.678 |
|
112 |
FAIRMONT |
11.499 |
|
113 |
ST CYPRIANS |
11.390 |
|
114 |
EG JANSEN |
11.295 |
|
115 |
ALBERTON |
11.115 |
|
116 |
ST DUNSTANS |
11.090 |
|
117 |
MELKBOSSTRAND |
10.829 |
|
118 |
OUR LADY FATIMA |
10.814 |
|
119 |
UPINGTON |
10.407 |
|
120 |
UNION HIGH |
10.340 |
|
121 |
KLOOF |
10.236 |
|
122 |
LILYFONTEIN |
10.137 |
|
123 |
MIDSTREAM |
10.031 |
|
124 |
WYKEHAM COLLEGIATE |
9.966 |
|
125 |
GLENWOOD HOUSE |
9.700 |
|
126 |
BRIDGEHOUSE |
9.647 |
|
127 |
EPWORTH |
9.497 |
|
128 |
HUGENOTE SPRINGS |
9.357 |
|
129 |
PAUL ERASMUS |
9.150 |
|
130 |
CORNWALL HILL |
9.066 |
|
131 |
TREVERTON |
9.030 |
|
132 |
CURRO DURBANVILLE |
9.000 |
|
133 |
VOLKSKOOL |
8.843 |
|
134 |
ST MICHAELS |
8.787 |
|
135 |
CRADOCK |
8.604 |
|
136 |
STELLENBOSCH |
8.519 |
|
137 |
LYDENBURG |
8.504 |
|
138 |
STRAND |
8.408 |
|
139 |
HTS MIDDELBURG |
8.061 |
|
140 |
THOLULWAZI |
8.055 |
|
141 |
MERRIFIELD |
7.650 |
|
142 |
QUEENSTOWN GHS |
7.584 |
|
143 |
VOLKSRUST |
7.545 |
|
144 |
DANVILLE |
7.433 |
|
145 |
GENERAAL HERTZOG |
7.287 |
|
146 |
ALEXANDER ROAD |
6.781 |
|
147 |
TOM NAUDE |
6.312 |
|
148 |
KRUGERSDORP |
6.017 |
|
149 |
BRESCIA |
5.960 |
|
150 |
CURRO SALT ROCK |
5.046 |
|
151 |
WESTERING |
4.290 |
|
152 |
WONDERBOOM |
4.080 |
|
153 |
CENTURION |
3.990 |
