The educational programme of any top school should reflect a balance between academic, cultural, environmental and sporting activities. In this respect Michaelhouse endeavours to remain at the cutting edge of each pursuit.

Michaelhouse offers a vibrant sport programme with a choice of 14 sport options. We are fortunate to enjoy some of the finest sporting facilities in the country.

The school has 12 playing fields including an Astroturf hockey facility, 7 turf cricket pitches, a dedicated cricket oval, an athletics track, 8 tennis courts, a 6-court squash complex with 3 glass-backed courts, 2 basketball courts, a 25m x 25m heated swimming pool, a state-of-the-art gymnasium, a golf driving range and a dam for canoeing enthusiasts.

To assist with planned fitness programmes, the gymnasium is equipped with professional weight training and aerobic equipment. Specific fitness programmes are designed for the boys and overseen by the specialist services of a Sport Scientist and Biokineticist. This provides each boy with the opportunity to develop physically in accordance with his sports' demands and to excel in his chosen fields.

The boys' sport talents are acknowledged at zonal, provincial and international level, with interschool fixtures played at first league level. Michaelhouse has produced in excess of 100 sportsmen who have played at international level.

Athletics
Michaelhouse is one of the few Kwa-Zulu Natal schools who offer Athletics as a full time summer sport in the first, third and fourth Quarters.

Aquatics
The 25 x 25 heated swimming pool allows for boys to retain a year-round interest in swimming and maintain a high level of fitness.

Water polo is a highly popular sport with an excellent following.

Basketball
Approximately 70 Michaelhouse boys participate in Basketball at present, representing the school at the Under 14, Under 15, Under 16 and Open levels.

Canoeing
The Michaelhouse Canoe Club has been active since the mid 1970's and is currently rated Number 1 in South Africa. First class training is received by national and Springbok representatives.

Cricket
Cricket has always been a popular sport at Michaelhouse and up to seventeen teams are fielded weekly in season. Our cricketers participate in the traditional South African School festivals and maintain fixtures with all the major cricketing schools in KwaZulu-Natal as well as a number of schools from other provinces.

Cross Country
Cross country is offered as a second sport for those boys who are really keen on middle distance athletics.

Golf
Golf at Michaelhouse is played mainly at the picturesque Bosch Hoek golf course which is conveniently located only 6 km's from the school. The school has approximately 70 boys who play golf either as their main or secondary sport.

School facilities include a driving range and putting green.

Hockey
Michaelhouse has had a strong hockey tradition since the introduction of the sport by WC Hannah in 1928 and the Astroturf is used for many tournaments which include teams from as far afield as Zimbabwe.

Rugby
Rugby was introduced at Michaelhouse in 1896 when the Rector of Michaelhouse, Canon Todd, ruled, that "brain power had to be exercised, and that by setting the blood freely in motion, rugby especially, was beneficial to the brain."

Since then the sport has prospered, with the school regularly fielding seven Open, four Under 16, four Under 15 and four Under 14 teams.

Sailing
Sailing at Michaelhouse is a summer sport only. The fleet consists mainly of Lasers, and participation in Regattas is currently limited to this class. Members meet weekly in the afternoon and sail on nearby Midmar Dam on weekends. . 

Soccer
The interest for soccer has grown tremendously at Michaelhouse. The sport is offered in the third quarter with over 150 boys participating in weekly matches.

Squash
Squash is offered at Michaelhouse throughout the year as a first choice sport. Our players are involved in inter-school competitions and participate in the Mens' Midlands Winter League with the top players represented in various leagues.

Tennis
With 8 all weather courts, tennis is offered throughout the year. The boys participate in various leagues and local competitions.