2025 AFL NSW/ACT Senior Schools Cup: Girls title up for grabs as Xavier College back to defend boys crown

The oldest all-girls school in Sydney has clinched state cup glory, while a schools Aussie rules powerhouse has continued its reign of dominance. Watch the AFL NSW/ACT Schools Cup REPLAYS.

St Catherine’s School has been crowned AFL NSW/ACT Schools Cup champions after progressing through the finals at Lavington Sports Ground undefeated.

The prestigious all-girls school only conceded four goals across four games, as they dominated the round robin competition.

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St Catherine’s kept their opposition scoreless on two occasions, while powering their way to victory at the other end.

But it was their four goal 21-point win over fellow undefeated outfit Kildare Catholic College which proved the most vital in their run to the title.

The girls action came to an early close on Wednesday after injury-riddled teams were forced to pull out of the final rounds action.

In dramatic scenes defending state champions Xavier Catholic College have progressed to the Senior State Cup grand final after they knocked off rivals Erindale College in the final match of the day.

Both teams were headed for a massive showdown at the end of the regional finals after going through the round robins undefeated.

But in the end, the might of Xavier Catholic College was undeniable squeezing out a 2.3 (15) to 1.0 (6) win over their rivals.

Xavier Catholic College will now play in the Boys State Cup grand final against the metro winner on September 13.

REPLAYS

FIELD ONE

Erindale College v Xavier Catholic College (Boys)

Kildare College v St Augustine’s (Boys)

Kildare College v St Catherine’s (Girls)

Erindale College v St Francis (Boys)

Daramalan College v St Francis (Girls)

St Francis v St Catherine’s (Girls)

Erindale College v St Augustine’s (Boys)

Daramalan College v St Catherine’s (Girls)

FIELD TWO

St Francis v Xavier Catholic College (Boys)

St Francis v Xavier Catholic College (Girls)

Xavier Catholic College v St Augustine’s (Boys)

Xavier Catholic College v St Catherine’s (Girls)

Daramalan College v Kildare Catholic College (Girls)

Kildare Catholic College v Xavier Catholic College (Boys)

Kildare Catholic College v Xavier Catholic College (Girls)

PREVIEW

A new women’s champion is set to be crowned at the 2025 AFL NSW/ACT Senior School Cup Final, while defending boys champions Xavier College are back to defend their crown.

The culmination of a pathways competition for year 10-12 boys and girls from across NSW and the ACT, the ten-team state finals series will be broadcast live and exclusive on KommunityTV on Wednesday June 25.

With 2024 girls champions Erindale College not qualifying for the final, St Catherine’s College, St Francis de Sales Regional College, Xavier Catholic College, Kildare Catholic College and Daramalen College will battle it out to crown a new premier.

In the boys, it will be Xavier Catholic College against Kildare Catholic College, St Francis de Sales Regional College, St Augustine’s and Erindale College.

The winner of the boys will go onto face the winner of the AFL Sydney Boys Independent Schools Competition in the state final match in September.

In the girls competition, the winner will be named state final champions.

All schools involved in the state final have qualified via local and regional gala days, with the winner of the state final determined by the highest placed school after four matches.

Chloe Davis, the AFL Schools Competition Manager for Greater Sydney, said the competition was a vital part of continuing to grow the game in the NSW and ACT regions.

Action from the 2024 AFL NSW/ACT Senior Schools Cup. Picture: Andrew McLean/AFL NSW.

“Schools work hard throughout the year to build their programs and are excited to compete at the highest level and represent their school and region,” Davis said.

“It is a great opportunity for schools in southern NSW and the ACT to compete against each other, and integrating Sydney competitors will be a great test and opportunity for all schools to showcase their efforts, skills and talents.

“High school competition pathways are very important to continuing to build the game of Aussie rules in NSW and ACT. By providing an opportunity for schools from different regions to compete against each other, there is a pathway for talented players to showcase their skills.

“The competition also recognises the hard work of teachers and schools that are integral to the success of school footy across the state and territory.”