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Entry requirements for tertiary training:
Universities
South African Universities use a Points System based on the National Senior Certificate (NSC) for setting admission requirements:
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Achievement rating
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Points
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8 (90% or better)
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8
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7 (80% or better)
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7
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6: (70 - 79%)
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6
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5: (60 - 69%)
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5
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4: (50 - 59%)
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4
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3: (40 - 49%)
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3
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2: (30 - 39%)
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0
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1: (30% and below)
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0
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Most universities and faculties have their own specific entry requirements.You will find these in the faculty handbooks available from the university admissions offices.
Universities of Technology
CPUT uses the following scale of ratings:
Rating code |
Rating |
marks % |
7 |
Outstanding achievement |
80 - 100% |
6 |
Meritorious achievement |
70 - 79% |
5 |
Substantial achievement |
60 - 69% |
4 |
Adequate achievement |
50 - 59% |
3 |
Moderate Achievement |
40 - 49% |
2 |
Elementary achievement |
30 - 39% |
1 |
Not achieved |
0 - 29% |
FET Colleges
