APS Calculator

Enter Your Matric Results

Select your subjects from the dropdowns or type custom names. Enter your percentage marks (0–100).

ℹ️ Important: Enter all 7 subjects including Life Orientation. LO is used for pass determination but earns 0 APS points. Your 6 best subjects (excluding LO) are used for the APS total. Official DBE pass rules apply.

Subject 1 (Home Language — Required)

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Subject 2 (First Additional Language — Required)

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Subject 3

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Subject 4

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Subject 5

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Subject 6

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Subject 7 (Life Orientation — Required)

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Total APS Points (6 best subjects)

Fill in all 7 subjects above and your pass level with APS score will appear here automatically.

Enter all 7 subjects and marks above
Your pass level will show here
Your APS score will be calculated

📊 Subject Breakdown

Subject	Mark (%)	APS Points
Enter your marks above to see the breakdown

Rating Scale

NSC Points System

How your percentage translates to APS points. Life Orientation earns 0 points.

80% – 100% (Outstanding Achievement)

70% – 79% (Meritorious Achievement)

60% – 69% (Substantial Achievement)

50% – 59% (Adequate Achievement)

40% – 49% (Moderate Achievement)

30% – 39% (Elementary Achievement)

0% – 29% (Not Achieved)

Life Orientation (excluded from APS)

Pass Requirements

Understanding SA Pass Levels

Official DBE NSC pass requirements. You must pass at least 6 out of 7 subjects.

🎓 Bachelor's Pass

Minimum APS: 23+ | Pass 6/7 subjects

Home Language at least 40%
4 subjects at 50%+ (high-credit)
LOLT / FAL at least 30%
2 remaining subjects at 30%+
Life Orientation excluded from APS
Qualifies for Bachelor's degree

📜 Diploma Pass

Minimum APS: 19+ | Pass 6/7 subjects

Home Language at least 40%
3 other subjects at 40%+
LOLT / FAL at least 30%
2 remaining subjects at 30%+
Life Orientation excluded from APS
Qualifies for diploma programmes

📋 Higher Certificate

Minimum APS: 15+ | Pass 6/7 subjects

Home Language at least 40%
LOLT / FAL at least 30%
2 other subjects at 40%+
3 remaining subjects at 30%+
Life Orientation excluded from APS
Qualifies for certificate programmes

❌ Did Not Qualify

APS below 15 or fewer than 6 subjects passed

Does not meet NSC minimum requirements
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University Guide

APS Requirements for Major SA Universities

Minimum APS scores for general Bachelor's degree admission. Specific programmes may require higher scores.

🏛️ University of Pretoria (UP)

APS: 30+

Competitive entry. Strong focus on STEM and Commerce. Some programmes require 34+ APS. English and Mathematics often compulsory.

🏛️ University of Johannesburg (UJ)

APS: 26–30

Broader access programmes available. Foundation pathways for students with 20–25 APS. Strong Arts and Humanities faculty.

🏛️ University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)

APS: 34–42

Highly competitive. Health Sciences and Engineering require 38–42 APS. Strong research output and global reputation.

🏛️ University of Cape Town (UCT)

APS: 30–42

Top-ranked in Africa. Medicine and Actuarial Science require 42+ APS. Commerce and Humanities generally 30–34 APS.

🏛️ University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)

APS: 28–38

Strong local option for KZN students. Medicine and Law competitive. Agriculture and Education more accessible at 28 APS.

🏛️ Stellenbosch University

APS: 30–40

Prestigious research university. Law and Engineering highly competitive. Afrikaans and English medium of instruction.

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