Cape Town Schools Debating League

The NDL's Cape Town league unites a community of over 500 students from 47 schools across the city. We compete approximately once a month between January and August.

Register for our 2025 season by 29 January 2025.

Participation is open to Grades 4 to 12.

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Program Overview

Welcome & Orientation

We will start the league with an orientation session for our adjudication panel and participants. We'll start with the basics, so no prior debate experience is needed.

Debates & Feedback

We'll meet for 5 rounds of debate. We'll work with teachers to create a supportive environment that encourages experimentation. Each debate will have at least two adjudicators.

The Finals & Awards

Certificates, medals, and trophies will be awarded to our top performing teams and individuals. Our top 4 teams in each division will be invited to the National Championship.

Member Schools

Join our growing community of schools.

  • Bergvliet Primary School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Bergvliet Primary School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Bishops Diocesan College is a member of the National Debating League.

    Bishops Diocesan College

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Camps Bay High School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Camps Bay High School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Cannons Creek Independent School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Cannons Creek Independent School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Curro Century City Primary School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Curro Century City Primary School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Curro Delft High School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Curro Delft High School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Edgemead High School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Edgemead High School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Elkanah House is a member of the National Debating League.

    Elkanah House

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Fairbairn College is a member of the National Debating League.

    Fairbairn College

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Fish Hoek High School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Fish Hoek High School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Good Hope Seminary Junior School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Good Hope Seminary Junior School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Herschel Girls' Preparatory School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Herschel Girls' Preparatory School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Herzlia High School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Herzlia High School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Herzlia Weizmann Primary is a member of the National Debating League.

    Herzlia Weizmann Primary

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck is a member of the National Debating League.

    Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Islamia College is a member of the National Debating League.

    Islamia College

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Melkbosstrand High School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Melkbosstrand High School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Micklefield School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Micklefield School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Milnerton High School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Milnerton High School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Norman Henshilwood High School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Norman Henshilwood High School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Oakley House School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Oakley House School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Parklands College is a member of the National Debating League.

    Parklands College

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Parrow High School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Parrow High School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Pinelands High School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Pinelands High School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Reddam House Constantia is a member of the National Debating League.

    Reddam House Constantia

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Riverside College is a member of the National Debating League.

    Riverside College

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Rondebosch Boys' High School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Rondebosch Boys' High School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Rustenburg Girls' High School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Rustenburg Girls' High School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Sans Souci Girls' High School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Sans Souci Girls' High School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Simon's Town School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Simon's Town School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Siyabulela Primary School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Siyabulela Primary School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Soneike Private School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Soneike Private School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • South Peninsula High School is a member of the National Debating League.

    South Peninsula High School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Springfield Convent Junior School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Springfield Convent Junior School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Springfield Convent Senior School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Springfield Convent Senior School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • St Anne's Primary School is a member of the National Debating League.

    St Anne's Primary School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • St Joseph's Marist College is a member of the National Debating League.

    St Joseph's Marist College

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Star of the Sea Convent is a member of the National Debating League.

    Star of the Sea Convent

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • The Grove Primary School is a member of the National Debating League.

    The Grove Primary School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • The Pinelands Primary is a member of the National Debating League.

    The Pinelands Primary

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Thembani Primary School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Thembani Primary School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Westerford High School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Westerford High School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Western Province Preparatory School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Western Province Preparatory School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Wynberg Boys' High School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Wynberg Boys' High School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Wynberg Girls' High School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Wynberg Girls' High School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Wynberg Girls' Junior School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Wynberg Girls' Junior School

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Zwaanswyk Academy is a member of the National Debating League.

    Zwaanswyk Academy

    Cape Town, South Africa

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