APS (Admission Point Score) is a score calculated from your school marks. Enter your subjects and marks below and we'll work out your APS instantly, along with which pass level you qualify for — no login needed.
APS Calculator
South African NSC · 2026
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Universities calculate their admission score differently — pick one to use its actual method. Leave on "Standard APS" for the general 1–7 scale most universities use.
Check your specific CPUT programme page — this changes the result.
NMU adds a bonus for Quintile 1–3 schools when Life Orientation is 50%+.
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Life Orientation(not counted in APS)
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Life Orientation is excluded from APS
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Your APS score
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Based on 6 subjects (excl. LO)
Saved. This score will show up automatically across MatricBase — no need to enter it again.
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What is an APS score?
Your Admission Point Score determines which university programmes you can apply to. Each of your 6 best NSC subjects (excluding Life Orientation) is converted to a point value of 1–7, and your APS is the total out of 42.
80–100%
7
70–79%
6
60–69%
5
50–59%
4
40–49%
3
30–39%
2
0–29%
1
Not sure what to do next?
Once you know your APS, Course Connect matches you to real courses you're likely to qualify for.
