It added greater weight to the pool phase and sharpened the battle for top four finishes that determine progression into the regional playoff stage.

In Gauteng 3, matches were held at Waterstone College, with four schools competing across two pools. Pool A saw Curro Soshanguve and CBC Mount Edmund go head-to-head, whilst Pool B featured Curro Wilgeheuwel, Steyn City School, and Waterstone College.

The host school finished the weekend at the top of their pool, setting up a strong hand heading into the regional playoffs.

The competition continues with regional round-robin playoffs on 23 May 2026, before the Grand Finale at HeronBridge College brings the tournament to its conclusion, before the Grand Finale at HeronBridge College brings the tournament to its conclusion.

Gauteng 3: Final pool standings
Pool A
• Curro Soshanguve (9 points)
• CBC Mount Edmunds (6 points)

Pool B
• Waterstone College (7 points)
• Steyn City School (6 points)