To get an NSC pass you need your 40% minimum for your home language and 40% for another 2 subjects – you can fail a subject – even your first additional language – but you must then get 30% or more for the other 6 making a total of 6 passes.
What percentage do you need to pass matric in South Africa?
30%
National Senior Certificate pass rate
This is where the 30% pass mark requirement gets tricky. While it is the bare minimum needed to pass your matric year, you still have to satisfy the minimum subject requirements.
What is a good matric pass?
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) Pass at least 3 subjects with 40%. One of these subjects should be an official Home Language. Obtain 40% in your Home Language. Pass at least 2 subjects with 30%.
Can you fail maths and pass matric?
Yes, you can pass Matric if you have failed one subject, however to pass, you must: Get at least 30% or more for 6 other subjects, including Life Orientation. You cannot fail Life Orientation.
What percentage is a pass in South Africa?
50%-59%
For the final standard exams, a ‘normal pass’ is given for an average mark 50%-59%, and a distinction is given for an average of 80% or more.
What is a pass percentage?
C – this is a grade that rests right in the middle. C is anywhere between 70% and 79% D – this is still a passing grade, and it’s between 59% and 69% F – this is a failing grade.
What is B in matric results?
Bachelors pass
These are explained in detail below: Bachelors pass (symbol B) The Bachelors symbol is the minimum symbol required to enter into a degree programme at a university. It is the best possible pass level you can achieve.
What happens if you fail matric?
If you have failed more than two subjects, you have two options: You could apply at a school or private institution to re-do your matric year. You could also apply to a TVET College to obtain a National Certificate Vocational – where you can receive a grade 12 equivalent trade based qualification.
How are matric results calculated?
So How Are Matric Results Calculated? All your class work, assignments, tests and exams you do throughout the year before the final exams counts for 25% of your final mark. The external final exam at the end of the year counts for 75%, except for Life Orientation which is 100% internal assessment.
How are matric points calculated?
The point system works as follows:
- 80% – 100% = 7 points.
- 70% – 79% = 6 points.
- 60% – 69% = 5 points.
- 50% – 59% = 4 points.
- 40% – 49% = 3 points.
- 30% – 39% = 2 points.
- 0% – 29% = 1 point.
What do I need to do to pass matric?
TIPS AND TRICKS TO HELP PREPARE FOR THE MATRIC EXAMS
- Draw up a special study schedule.
- Study in 50-minute blocks, with 10-minute breaks.
- Select fixed study-times for every day, including a time slot over weekends.
- Use the school holidays wisely.
- Study for at least 3 hours a day during holidays.
What are the 4 compulsory subjects?
The four compulsory subjects are 2 official Languages (one Home Language and one First Additional Language), Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and Life Orientation. Learners must also choose three optional subjects from a list of 25 approved subjects. Of these, a maximum of two additional languages may be selected.
Can you do matric in 3 months?
The answer to this is no you cannot do your matric year in 3 months. You would need to learn, study and write all your exams. You are however able to apply for a rewrite if you have failed your matric year and are looking to complete your exams.
What is the 2021 matric pass rate?
Matric pass rate from 1995 to 2021
| Official Matric Pass Rate | |
|---|---|
| Class of | % |
| 2019 | 81.3 |
| 2020 | 76.2 |
| 2021 | 76.4 |
What level is 50 percent?
Progression is based on the three subjects indicated above.
Progression Requirements for Grade R to 7.
| Achievement level (Rating code) | Achievement description | Percentage % |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Substantial achievement | 60 – 69 |
| 4 | Adequate achievement | 50 – 59 |
| 3 | Moderate achievement | 40 – 49 |
| 2 | Elementary achievement | 30 – 39 |
What percentage did matric 2021 GET?
82.8%
Gauteng: 82.8% Western Cape: 81.2% North West: 78.2% KZN: 76.8%
What is a 60 percent grade?
| Percent | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 67 – 69 | D+ |
| 63 – 66 | D |
| 60 – 62 | D– |
| < 60 | F |
What is passing marks out of 100?
The passing marks out of 70 is 23. Passing marks out of 80 is 26. And the passing marks out of 100 is 33.
How do I find my passing marks?
In order to find the percentage of the marks, we divide the total scores with marks obtained in the examination and then multiply the result with 100. Example: Suppose if 1156 is the total score obtained by you in the examination out of 1200 marks, then you divide 1156 by 1200, and then multiply it by 100.
What does C mean in matric?
1. What does symbol c mean in matric results? The 60% to 69% mark, symbol C, falls under the substantial achievement level in the National Senior Certificate (NSE) and a second division achievement in the university. Western Cape was third with an 81.2% pass rate.
What does 777 mean in matric results?
outstanding mark
777 – outstanding mark. zz – ending (irregularity)
