SA Papers

There Are Four Pass Levels:

1. Bachelor’s Degree Pass 

2. Diploma Pass 

3. Higher Certificate Pass 

4. Special Needs Education Pass (SNE)

The matric pass requirements for each of these levels are as follows:

 

Bachelor’s Degree Pass Requirements

1. Must obtain at least 40% in Home Language

2. Must obtain at least 50% in four subjects, excluding Life Orientation

3. Must obtain at least 30% in one other subject

4. Must pass at least six out of seven subjects

With this pass requirement, you can apply to study for a diploma at a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college or university of technology.

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Diploma Pass Requirements

1. Must obtain at least 40% in Home Language

2. Must obtain at least 40% in three other subjects, excluding Life Orientation

3. Must pass at least six out of seven subjects

With this pass requirement, you can apply to study for a diploma at a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college or university of technology.

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Higher Certificate Pass Requirements

1. Must obtain at least 40% in Home Language

2. Must obtain at least 40% in three subjects

3. Must obtain at least 30% in three other subjects

4. Must pass at least six out of seven subjects

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SNE Pass Requirements

Will obtain an NSC with an endorsement if learners comply with the following promotion requirements:

1. 30% in the required official language at either Home Language or First Additional Language level

2. A minimum of 30% in four other subjects

Please note: Candidates who offer a minimum of five subjects for the NSC with an endorsement must achieve at least 30% in all five subjects to obtain the NSC SNE endorsed certificate.