Nico Malan High School is well-known throughout the Eastern Cape for its hard-running, physical, and exciting brand of rugby. Our rugby philosophy is founded on the core values of integrity, passion, discipline, and respect, with a strong belief that good people make good players.
Our thirteen rugby teams compete at the highest level of EP Schools rugby during the winter season from March to August. Across the country, the Nico Malan light blue jersey is widely recognised and respected.
We have a dynamic coaching group that is passionate about the sport. Our coaching staff includes former professional rugby players, contributing valuable experience, skill development, and rugby knowledge.
Every year, Nico Malan teams tour across South Africa and participate in major tournaments and rugby festivals, including:
Nico Malan is extremely proud of the recent SA Schools players produced, as well as the many provincial players who have gone on to secure contracts after school. They continue to make the blue jersey proud.
Hoërskool Nico Malan boasts a strong and well-established netball programme supported by highly qualified coaching staff.
All our coaches hold Netball South Africa (NSA) Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications and are committed to continuous professional development. Coaches regularly attend coaching and umpiring courses to remain up to date with the latest rules, techniques, and best practices.
At Nico Malan, we focus on the holistic development of each player by investing in athletic performance, personal growth, and emotional development, while fostering a lifelong passion for netball.
The netball programme consists of 14 teams across four age groups, ensuring structured development and competitive opportunities for all players.
Our netball players participate in various district and provincial tournaments and trials throughout the year. We are proud that Nico Malan learners represent the Eastern Cape at national level every year.
All A-teams attend high-level tournaments during the March school holidays, where they compete against some of the top netball schools in South Africa.
In addition, Nico Malan hosts an annual Fast Five Netball Tournament at the end of August, which has become a highlight on our sporting calendar.
Hoërskool Nico Malan bied beide dogters- en seunshokkie aan.
By dogtershokkie is daar deurgaans ’n A- en B-span vir elke ouderdomsgroep. Afhangend van getalle word daar ook voorsiening gemaak vir ’n C-span indien nodig.
In 2025 het Nico Malan weer met seunshokkie begin, en beskik ons tans oor ’n junior en senior seunsontwikkelingspan.
Hokkie-oefeninge vind plaas soos aangedui op die jaarprogram. Nico Malan se hokkie vorm deel van die Oostelike Provinsie Hokkieliggaam, en ons missie is om spanwerk, sportmanskap en dissipline te bevorder. Ons glo dat leerders die sport moet geniet en dat die vaardighede en waardes wat hulle by Nico Malan Hokkie aanleer, ook in hul lewens toegepas kan word.
Cricket is a summer sport played during two main seasons:
Practices take place according to the dates and times stipulated in the school’s annual programme.
Our senior teams attend three cricket festivals annually, while our junior teams participate in one annual tour. These opportunities provide valuable match exposure and support player development at all levels.
The school offers excellent cricket facilities and maintains a professional setup throughout the year. Our coaches are enthusiastic, highly committed, and passionate about developing skilled cricketers while shaping disciplined and well-rounded individuals.
The athletics season takes place during two main periods each year:
Training sessions are held according to the dates and times indicated on the official school year programme.
Nico Malan athletes participate in the following athletics meetings and competitions:
At Nico Malan High School, we aim to develop a true passion for athletics. Athletics is a sport that thrives on dedication, strong discipline, and consistent training. Our athletes are encouraged to work hard, set goals, and strive for excellence at every level.
Cross Country takes place during the winter season from May to August.
Training sessions are held as stipulated in the official school year programme.
Our athletes participate in a variety of events, including:
The primary aim of Cross Country is to ensure that athletes maintain and build their fitness during the winter months in preparation for the summer athletics season.
Golf is played throughout the year at various golf courses across the Eastern Province.
Practice sessions take place on:
League matches are played on Mondays.
Nico Malan High School fields two league teams, consisting of four players per team.
We are extremely proud of the achievements of our golfers over the years in the Eastern Province League, and the strong tradition of excellence that has been established within the sport.
In addition to league participation, Nico Malan also takes part in the prestigious Cape Schools Golf Tournament, where the top golf schools in the Cape compete against one another.
Nico Malan Tennis streef reeds die afgelope 20 jaar daarna om as een van die top tennisskole in die Oos-Kaap erken te word. Ons neem jaarliks deel aan die Nelson Mandelabaai-skoleliga, waar ons drie seunspanne en drie meisiespanne in Liga 1, 2 en 3 inskryf.
Ons toer jaarliks na verskeie bestemmings — nie net binne die Oos-Kaap nie, maar ook regoor Suid-Afrika — om waardevolle blootstelling en mededingende ervaring aan ons spelers te bied.
Op provinsiale vlak presteer Nico Malan Tennis konsekwent uitstekend en spog ons met talle OP-IPT spelers, asook leerders wat die OP-Synergyspan verteenwoordig.
Met toegewyde tennisafrigters, ondersteunende ouers, afrigters uit die omliggende gemeenskappe en ’n skool wat ruim geleenthede skep, groei Nico Malan Tennis steeds sterker — met ’n toekoms wat net beter lyk.
Swimming is an official school sport at Nico Malan High School. The sport is facilitated by the school, with coaching provided by an external coach.
Swimmers who are competent enough to compete in B-League galas are registered under the school’s name and typically practise on Saturdays in Gqeberha.
Our annual inter-house swimming gala is enthusiastically supported and highly competitive. It usually takes place in February.
Chess as a school sport continues to grow and thrive at Nico Malan High School. Our learners proudly represent the school at both provincial and national level.
We make use of the expertise and experience of Mr Keith Abercrombie, who coaches learners every Monday afternoon throughout the year.
Nico Malan forms part of the Sarah Baartman Chess League, with league matches taking place on Wednesday afternoons during the winter months.
