APS Score Calculator
Convert your matric subject percentages to APS points instantly. See which SA universities and courses you qualify for.
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How to Calculate Your APS Score
Enter your percentage for each matric subject. The calculator converts each to an APS point value (1–7) and sums them for your 6 academic subjects. Life Orientation is excluded from the APS at all major SA universities.
APS conversion: 80–100% = 7 pts | 70–79% = 6 | 60–69% = 5 | 50–59% = 4 | 40–49% = 3 | 30–39% = 2
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Your APS Score
31 / 42
Subject 1
65% = 5 pts
Subject 2
72% = 6 pts
Subject 3
58% = 4 pts
Subject 4
80% = 7 pts
Subject 5
54% = 4 pts
Subject 6
61% = 5 pts
Life Orientation is excluded from APS. Your 6 best subjects (excluding LO) are used.
Understanding the APS System
The Admission Point Score (APS) is the standard measure used by South African universities to evaluate matric results for university entry. Each subject percentage is converted to a 1–7 point scale, and the 6 highest-scoring academic subjects (excluding Life Orientation) are summed for a maximum of 42 points.
| Percentage Range | APS Points | Symbol |
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| 80 – 100% | 7 | A (Distinction) |
| 70 – 79% | 6 | B |
| 60 – 69% | 5 | C |
| 50 – 59% | 4 | D |
| 40 – 49% | 3 | E |
| 30 – 39% | 2 | F |
| 0 – 29% | 1 | G (Fail) |
Typical APS Requirements by University
| University | Faculty | Min APS |
|---|---|---|
| UCT | Medicine (MBChB) | 42 + selection |
| UCT | Engineering | 37 |
| Wits | Engineering | 35 |
| Stellenbosch | Engineering | 34 |
| UP | Engineering | 32 |
| UJ | Commerce | 26 |
| UKZN | Commerce | 26 |
| CPUT | Diploma | 22 |
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Excluded (LO)
APS Score (excl. LO)
31 / 42
Eligible courses
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Within reach (+4)
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English %
65%
Maths %
72%
Course Eligibility (7 courses)
| Course | University | Min APS | Your APS | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCom (Accounting) | Stellenbosch | 30 | 31 ✓ | — |
| BA (Humanities) | UP | 24 | 31 ✓ | — |
| BSc (Computer Science) | UP | 30 | 31 ✓ | Maths 60% |
| BEd (Education) | UKZN | 20 | 31 ✓ | — |
| BNurs (Nursing) | Stellenbosch | 26 | 31 ✓ | Science 50% |
| Diploma: Business | CPUT | 22 | 31 ✓ | — |
| Diploma: Engineering | TUT | 22 | 31 ✓ | Maths 50%, Science 50% |
Within Reach — Need up to 4 more APS points (6 courses)
| Course | University | Requires | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEng (Civil) | Stellenbosch | 34 | +3 pts |
| BCom (Accounting) | Wits | 32 | +1 pts |
| LLB (Law) | Wits | 32 | +1 pts |
| BA (Humanities) | UCT | 32 | +1 pts |
| BSc (Computer Science) | Wits | 32 | +1 pts |
| BSocSci | UCT | 34 | +3 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
The Admission Point Score (APS) is a numerical score used by South African universities to assess matric results for admission. It sums point values (1–7) for 6 academic subjects, excluding Life Orientation. Maximum is 42.
Convert each subject %: 80–100%=7, 70–79%=6, 60–69%=5, 50–59%=4, 40–49%=3, 30–39%=2, 0–29%=1. Sum the 6 values (exclude Life Orientation). That total is your APS.
No. Life Orientation is excluded from the APS calculation at all major South African universities including UCT, Wits, Stellenbosch, UP, UJ, and UKZN.
Medicine (MBChB) is the most competitive programme. UCT requires a full 42 APS plus selection tests. Wits requires approximately 40 APS. Both require Maths and Physical Science of at least 75–80%.
The maximum APS score is 42, achieved by scoring 80% or higher (7 points) in each of 6 academic subjects (Life Orientation excluded).