The 1996 NZ Underwater Hockey Secondary Schools Nationals were held September 6 - 8 1996, at the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre.

Final Standings:

Boys

1st - Wellington College Senior. (Wellington)
2nd - Malborough Boys' College. (Blenheim)
3rd - Wellington College Colts. (Wellington)
4th - Nelson Boys' College. (Nelson)
5th - Rongotai College Hamburglars. (Wellington)
6th - Pakuranga College Pak Rats. (Auckland)

Girls

1st - Hutt Valley High School Snorks. (Wellington)
2nd - St Mary's Piranhas. (Wellington)
3rd - Wellington Girl's College. (Wellington)
4th - Epsom Girls' Grammar School A. (Auckland)
5th - Queen Margaret College. (Wellington)
6th - St Mary's Mighty Ducks. (Wellington)
7th - Epsom Girls' Grammar School B. (Auckland)
8th - Malborough Girls' College + friends. (Blenheim)

Mixed

1st - Wellington High School. (Wellington)
9th - Nelson College. (Nelson)
10th - Howick College. (Auckland)

Novice

1st - Burnside High School. (Christchurch)
2nd - Epsom Girls' Grammar School B. (Auckland)

Boys Interprovincials

1st - Central. (Wellington)
2nd - Southern. (Nelson/Malborough/Christchurch)
3rd - Northern. (Auckland)

Girls Interprovincials

1st - Central. (Wellington)
2nd - Southern. (Nelson/Malborough/Christchurch)
3rd - Northern. (Auckland)

Fairplay

Fairplay certificates were awarded to Natalje Mander and James Leonard.

Thanks to all who attended, particularly to the teachers, parents and coaches who supported the teams.