Boys have the chance to compete in the HJS Paarl Athletics Meeting, Inter-House Athletics and the Quadrangular in Term 1, as well as in the four Spring Meetings in Term 4, which are hosted by Wynberg Boys’ High School, Bishops, SACS and RBHS. We provide opportunities for athletes who are competitive along with those who participate for fun or general fitness.

Basketball is a fast growing summer sport that seems to transcend conventional stereotypes.  Sport practices and matches generally take place at the Mears Centre and school Gym, however, the new addition of an outdoor dual purpose Basketball Court allows our players to enjoy the sport out in the open air as well.

RBHS has enjoyed enormous success on the cricket fields for a number of years and is seen by many as the benchmark for schoolboy cricket. This success is the result of a well-structured cricketing programme that is made possible by some of the finest facilities and coaches at schoolboy level in the country. Our cricket teams enjoy a busy and competitive fixture list, all of our A teams go on tour and we are fortunate to be invited to the best festivals in South Africa. In addition, our association with the Gary Kirsten Academy ensures that cricketers at the school have access to excellent private coaches if they choose to supplement their training.

RBHS has an active, strong and dedicated rowing squad in a sport that appeals to those looking for adventure and excitement. Rowing at Rondebosch caters for every age group, from U14 to U19, and features boat classes ranging from singles through to eight oarsmen in a boat across A, B and C divisions. The sport takes the boys to amazing locations where they train and race on some incredible dams and rivers, competing in regional and national regattas. Our rowers often represent South Africa, at both junior and senior level, and the sport provides many opportunities after school, especially at top universities. Above all, rowing at RBHS builds a sense of camaraderie, passion and pride in one’s school and in one’s self.

Swimming is a consistently high performing sport at RBHS with several representatives in the national youth squads each year. We have dominated the local league, winning the prestigious A league gala 19 times in the last 20 years.

At RBHS we have great depth in our tennis ranks and a number of our players qualify for provincial and sometimes national teams. The 1st team plays in the Premier League and we receive a regular invitation to the Kearsney Top Eight Tournament, which is one of the highlights of the season.

Water polo is a fast paced, action packed sport that is very popular with the boys. Our three A teams compete in local league knockout competitions and in national tournaments. In recent years, some of our boys represented Western Province and South Africa. We also undertake an overseas tour every four years, which has taken us to Australia, the USA and Croatia.