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:
- National Senior Certificate
- Higher certificate
- Diploma
- 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)
