Windhoek Gymnasium triumphs at 2025 Hollard Interhigh
Annemarie du Toit
The much-anticipated Hollard Interhigh 2025 came to a dramatic and spirited conclusion with Windhoek Gymnasium crowned overall winner after five days of fierce cultural and sporting competition against long-standing rivals Windhoek High School (WHS).
Proudly sponsored by Hollard, the event ran over five days, drawing large crowds from across the capital.
The Interhigh opened on the Tuesday with a vibrant cultural showcase, where WHS asserted its dominance in performance, creativity and school pride, clinching an early win and setting the tone for a competitive week ahead.
From Wednesday onwards, the focus shifted to sport. A full schedule of matches saw learners from both institutions competing in a wide range of disciplines, from archery and table tennis to netball, rugby, hockey, football and basketball.
The hockey matches were closely contested. The U/19 boys played to a gripping 2–2 draw, while Windhoek Gymnasium’s U/19 girls delivered a 2–0 victory over their WHS counterparts. On the football pitch, Gymnasium edged out WHS 1–0 in the U/19 A match.
Basketball enthusiasts were treated to high-energy performances. Windhoek Gymnasium’s U/19 A girls narrowly defeated WHS 23–21 in a tightly contested match, while the WHS boys bounced back with a commanding 62–52 win, showcasing their depth and determination.
Netball fans saw the Windhoek Gymnasium Black Diamonds secure a 35–30 victory in the first-team clash, another highlight in Gymnasium’s strong sporting performance throughout the week.
The climax of the Interhigh came on Saturday with the U/19 first-team rugby match, regarded as the pinnacle of the event and the official decider of the overall winner. In a spirited and physical encounter, Windhoek Gymnasium emerged victorious with a convincing 30–14 scoreline, ultimately securing their claim to the 2025 Hollard Interhigh title.
After the final whistle, Windhoek Gymnasium’s U/19 rugby captain, Vincent Scholtz, expressed his pride and emotion: “I’m lost for words. The seniors in our team walked away with a victory in our last year. The juniors stepped up and everyone played for each other. We said to each other, that we’re playing for the man in the jersey next to you.”
Though WHS opened strongly with their cultural victory and showed pockets of excellence on the courts and fields, it was Windhoek Gymnasium’s consistency across the board that proved decisive. The event showcased not only athletic prowess but also the unity, pride, and sportsmanship of both schools.
The Hollard Interhigh remains a flagship event on the Namibian school calendar; a celebration of youth, discipline, and the power of rivalry to bring out the best in young athletes and artists alike.
The much-anticipated Hollard Interhigh 2025 came to a dramatic and spirited conclusion with Windhoek Gymnasium crowned overall winner after five days of fierce cultural and sporting competition against long-standing rivals Windhoek High School (WHS).
Proudly sponsored by Hollard, the event ran over five days, drawing large crowds from across the capital.
The Interhigh opened on the Tuesday with a vibrant cultural showcase, where WHS asserted its dominance in performance, creativity and school pride, clinching an early win and setting the tone for a competitive week ahead.
From Wednesday onwards, the focus shifted to sport. A full schedule of matches saw learners from both institutions competing in a wide range of disciplines, from archery and table tennis to netball, rugby, hockey, football and basketball.
The hockey matches were closely contested. The U/19 boys played to a gripping 2–2 draw, while Windhoek Gymnasium’s U/19 girls delivered a 2–0 victory over their WHS counterparts. On the football pitch, Gymnasium edged out WHS 1–0 in the U/19 A match.
Basketball enthusiasts were treated to high-energy performances. Windhoek Gymnasium’s U/19 A girls narrowly defeated WHS 23–21 in a tightly contested match, while the WHS boys bounced back with a commanding 62–52 win, showcasing their depth and determination.
Netball fans saw the Windhoek Gymnasium Black Diamonds secure a 35–30 victory in the first-team clash, another highlight in Gymnasium’s strong sporting performance throughout the week.
The climax of the Interhigh came on Saturday with the U/19 first-team rugby match, regarded as the pinnacle of the event and the official decider of the overall winner. In a spirited and physical encounter, Windhoek Gymnasium emerged victorious with a convincing 30–14 scoreline, ultimately securing their claim to the 2025 Hollard Interhigh title.
After the final whistle, Windhoek Gymnasium’s U/19 rugby captain, Vincent Scholtz, expressed his pride and emotion: “I’m lost for words. The seniors in our team walked away with a victory in our last year. The juniors stepped up and everyone played for each other. We said to each other, that we’re playing for the man in the jersey next to you.”
Though WHS opened strongly with their cultural victory and showed pockets of excellence on the courts and fields, it was Windhoek Gymnasium’s consistency across the board that proved decisive. The event showcased not only athletic prowess but also the unity, pride, and sportsmanship of both schools.
The Hollard Interhigh remains a flagship event on the Namibian school calendar; a celebration of youth, discipline, and the power of rivalry to bring out the best in young athletes and artists alike.
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