What Are The Requirements To Pass Matric?
Firstly, there are 3 pass levels:
1. Higher certificate
2. Diploma
3. Bachelors Degree (which was commonly known as an exemption).
Here are the pass requirements for each of these levels:
Higher certificate pass requirements
- 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.
It is important to note that one of your languages must either be English or Afrikaans to qualify for a Higher Certificate.
Diploma pass requirements
- 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.
Bachelors Degree pass requirements
- 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.
Level system
- 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)
Which subjects are compulsory?
- Home Language
- First Additional Language
- Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
- Life Orientation
What are High Credit subjects?
- Languages
- Accounting
- Agricultural Science
- Business Studies
- Consumer Studies
- Dramatic Arts
- Economics
- Engineering Graphics & Design
- Geography
- History
- Information Technology
- Life Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mathematical Literacy
- Music
- Physical Sciences
- Religion Studies
- Visual Arts
Low Credit subjects:
- Agricultural Management Practices
- Agricultural Technology
- Civil Technology
- Computer Applications Technology
- Dance Studies
- Design Studies
- Electrical Technology
- Hospitality Studies
- Mechanical Technology
- Tourism