Maths Competitions
Maths Competitions 2026
Competition Mathematics is very important as it allows gifted learners extension and opportunities to excel further in the subject while developing critical thinking skills. All learners are exposed to non-routine problem-solving and develop their problem-solving abilities when preparing, practicing for and writing Math Olympiads. We are fortunate to participate in a few Math competitions annually.
HORIZON MATHS COMPETITION
The Horizon Maths Competition is a Western Cape Education Department initiative and more than 15000 learners participate annually. Our Grade 5, 6 and 7 learners all have the opportunity to participate in the first round of this competition. Those who achieve 50% and above go through to the second round and then the top 100 learners are celebrated.
On Derby Day 2026, more than 160 determined Mathematicians went and wrote the final round of the Horizon Maths Competition. They had been playing their hearts out on the field in the morning and were then tasked to employ their logical thinking to some very tricky math problems.
They had managed to beat more than 12 000 learners to the final round of the competition and placed in the top 25% of mathematicians who entered the competition. This was an amazing feat and we are especially proud of our Grade Fives who were working at Grade Seven level. All learners who participated have received certificates for their participation. 8 Learners placed in the top 500 learners. This meant that they managed to beat 16 500 learners and were part of the top 3% of Mathematicians who entered the competition. What an achievement! A big congratulations to Yahya Naidoo, Libby Shargey, Tyler Topkin, Yusha Hurrell, Jude Burgess, Adam Francis, Zakariyya Gabier, Adam Fransman.
SPINE ROAD HIGH REGIONAL MATHS OLYMPIAD
The top 20 Mathematics learners In Grade Seven participate in the annual Spine Road Olympiad. We generally achieve good results as we have won the individual and team competition for the last six years. This year, our top achiever was Yahya Naidoo who placed second in the competition. Our Team A won the overall trophy. The team was made up of the following learners: Yahya Naidoo, Sadie Jacobs, Amaal Bux, Isra Harneker, Eden Hermanus, Alex Fredericks, Tarah-Leigh Adams, Danyaal Dalvie, Blake Jacobs and Chelsy Davids.
SOUTH AFRICAN MATHS CHALLENGE
The South African Math Challenge is a national competition organised by the South African Maths Foundation. Grade 4 to 7 learners are invited to participate in this competition. 81 000 learners participated in this competition. Those learners who achieve 50% and above are able to compete in the second round. 20 000 learners went on to write the second round. We were fortunate that we had some learners who did well enough to achieve bronze and silver certificates at this stage of the competition.
Well done to all our successful participants! You have demonstrated that with determination, perseverance and a willingness to challenge yourselves, you can achieve great things.They are : Aadam Francis, Matteo Keet, Giego Henderson, Mason Hartogh, John Daniels, Yahya Naidoo, Adam Fransman, Connor Morris, Jude Burgess and Zakariyya Gabier
Wits Maths Competition
The Wits Maths competition consisted of a division for Grades 4-5 and a division for Grades 6-7. More than 18 000 participants wrote the qualifying round and papers were scanned to the university and marked there. The top 100 learners were invited to write the final round at the University of Cape Town. 4 of our learners competed in this round. They were Hayden Lodewyk (Lower Primary), Adam Fransman, Yahya Naidoo and Isabella Summers (Upper Primary). What a massive achievement!
Living Maths Competition
Over 180,000 to 200,000 students participate annually in the Grade R–9 Living Maths Olympiad across more than 500–600 schools. This is a wonderful opportunity for our Foundation phase to be exposed to the more traditional way of competing in Maths Competitions. Every year Bergvliet Primary participates in this competition. There is only one round of competition and certificates are awarded to all who participated, greatly encouraging the development of critical thinking skills in pursuing mathematics solutions.
