What Is The Pass Marks for Matric in South Africa

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If you're a student in South Africa who is concerned about passing matric, then you should know that it's not as easy as you think. Here are the pass requirements you need to meet if you want to obtain your National Senior Certificate.


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Are you wondering what percentage must you have to pass matric? What is the pass mark for matric in South Africa? and how do you fail matric? Can you fail a subject and still pass matric?

We explain the different matric pass percentages needed to pass matric and achieve a bachelor's degree.

There are 4 different matric pass levels:

  1. National Senior Certificate 
  2. Higher certificate
  3. Diploma
  4. Bachelor’s Degree (commonly known as an exemption).

National Senior Certificate

This is the bare minimum needed to pass your matric year. 

  • An APS score of at least 3 in your home language 
  • An APS score of at least 3 in 2 other subjects
  • An APS score of 2 in 4 other subjects
  • A total APS score of 14

What are the pass requirements for certificate pass?

  • Must obtain 40% in your Home Language.
  • Must obtain at least 40% in two other subjects.
  • Must obtain at least 30% for three other subjects.

Diploma

  • Must obtain at least 40% for your Home Language.
  • Must obtain at least 40% for three other High Credit subjects (Four, including your home language.).
  • Must obtain at least 30% for two other subjects.

Bachelor's Degree

  • Must obtain at least 40% for your Home Language.
  • Must obtain at least 50% for four other High Credit subjects.
  • Must obtain at least 30% for two other subjects.

Different matric pass percentages

  • Level 7: 80 – 100% (Outstanding achievement)
  • Level 6: 70 – 79% (Meritorious achievement)
  • Level 5: 60 – 69% (Substantial achievement)
  • Level 4: 50 – 59% (Moderate achievement)
  • Level 3: 40 – 49% (Adequate achievement)
  • Level 2: 30 – 39% (Elementary achievement)
  • Level 1: 0 – 29% (Not achieved – Fail)

 

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higher certificate students

The Higher Certificate Pass is the lowest level of National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass that a student can achieve. However, this does not mean that a student cannot pursue any courses in tertiary education.






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Post-Matric Options

 

We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.

These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or  private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.

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