The 88th Annual Andrews Cup Swimming Championships brought together ten schools for a vibrant celebration of girls’ sport at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre on 9 March 2026.

Contested in a short course (25m) format, the day featured enthusiastic racing across all age groups, with Somerville House delivering another outstanding team performance to claim the Andrews Cup aggregate title for the fourth consecutive year. The team finished on 985 points, ahead of a competitive field.

The Andrews Cup (Aggregate Points)
  1. Somerville House – 985 points
  2. St Margaret’s AGS – 832.5
  3. St Hilda’s School – 785.5
  4. St Aidan’s AGS – 765
  5. Moreton Bay College – 734.5
  6. Clayfield College – 522
  7. Ipswich Junior Grammar School – 483
  8. Fairholme College – 430.5
  9. The Glennie School – 364
  10. Toowoomba Anglican School – 190

Beyond the results, the 2026 championships marked an important milestone, with multi-class events included for the first time. Athletes from Fairholme College and St Hilda’s School competed in the 25m freestyle and 25m breaststroke, reflecting the Association’s commitment to inclusion and ensuring opportunities for all students to participate.

The standard of competition was impressive, with 18 championship records broken across the meet. From individual efforts to team relays, swimmers demonstrated determination, resilience and a genuine enjoyment of racing alongside their peers.

Clayfield College continued its remarkable run in the Percentage Cup Trophy, securing first place with 502% and extending its streak to 11 consecutive wins. Fairholme College and St Aidan’s AGS completed the podium, recognising consistent performances across their teams.

Percentage Cup Trophy Results
  1. Clayfield College – 502%
  2. Fairholme College – 303
  3. St Aidan’s AGS – 280
  4. The Glennie School
  5. Moreton Bay College
  6. St Margaret’s AGS
  7. St Hilda’s School
  8. Toowoomba Anglican School
  9. Ipswich Junior Grammar School

Another highlight of the day came in the Springfield Cup (Open 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay), where Somerville House produced a strong swim to take the win in 2:07.96. Clayfield College and St Margaret’s AGS followed in second and third place, showcasing excellent teamwork and school spirit.

Springfield Cup – Open 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay
  1. Somerville House – 2:07.96
  2. Clayfield College – 2:13.56
  3. St Margaret’s AGS – 2:18.17
  4. Moreton Bay College
  5. Ipswich Junior Grammar School
  6. St Hilda’s School
  7. St Aidan’s AGS
  8. The Glennie School
  9. Fairholme College
  10. Toowoomba Anglican School

The Andrews Cup Association extends its sincere thanks to host school St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School for the organisation of the event, as well as the officials from Swimming Queensland for their professionalism and support throughout the day.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Queensland Girls Primary Independent Schools Andrews Cup Association acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we gather, learn, compete, and grow across Southeast Queensland. We respectfully recognise the Giabal, Jarowair, and Jagera peoples of the Toowoomba region; the Jagera people of Ipswich and southern Brisbane; the Turrbal people of northern Brisbane; and the Yugambeh people of the Gold Coast as the First Nations custodians of these lands. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and honour the rich cultural heritage and ongoing contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to our communities and to sport. Andrews Cup celebrates the role of sport in building connection, fostering respect, and promoting reconciliation for current and future generations.