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Last Updated : August 15, 2022

You have passed your Matric and this is excellent. You worked hard to get your Matric Qualification. Now that you have completed High School, you need to decide what you want to do in life. You can choose to do one of the following things after Matric: 

Watch The Principal Of Matric College, Jan Badenhorst, Discuss The Options You Can Consider After You Have Passed Matric

What Are The 3 Types Of Certificates You Can Get In Matric?

When you pass Matric, you obtain one of four different Certificate Passes. Below we have arranged these from the highest to the lowest: 

Bachelor’s Degree Pass Level 

At a minimum, you must have these marks: 

  • 40% in your home language 
  • 50% in four subjects 
  • 30% in two other subjects 

Diploma Pass Level 

At a minimum, you must have these marks: 

  • 40% in your home language 
  • 40% in four subjects 
  • 30% in two other subjects 

Higher Certificate Pass Level 

At a minimum, you must have these marks: 

  • 40% in your home language 
  • 40% in two subjects 
  • 30% in four other subjects 

National Senior Certificate Pass Level 

At a minimum, you must have these marks: 

  • 40% in your home language 
  • 30% in two other subjects 
  • 30% in three subjects 
  • One subject can be failed

You can upgrade your marks if you are not satisfied with them. Apply for the Upgrade Matric Course at Matric College and start working for the marks you desire. 

What Does It Mean When You Pass Matric With A Bachelor’s Degree?

If you have passed Matric with a Bachelor’s Degree Pass, it means you have obtained the highest pass in Matric. When you have a Bachelor’s Degree Pass, you can apply to university. However, keep in mind that your acceptance depends on whether you meet the requirements set by the university and the course you are interested in. 

For example, you may need to have a Bachelor’s Degree Pass to get admission into the university.  When you have received the admission, you may be expected to have 60% for a certain subject to get entry into the course you want. For example, the university may require 60% of Mathematics for you to study for a Degree in Civil Engineering. 

Having a Bachelor’s Degree Pass does not guarantee that you will have access to university. This is because Bachelor’s Degree Passes are different. You may have obtained this pass but still not meet the requirements set at university. This is why you are advised to always aim for higher marks so that you can get into university. 

If you want to gain higher marks, you can upgrade them. You can enrol for this course at Matric College and begin studying towards your best marks. 

Can You Get A Bachelor’s If You Fail One Subject?

Yes, you can obtain a Bachelor’s Degree Pass even if you fail one subject in Matric. You are allowed to fail only one subject and still pass Matric. However, this is not advised. You are encouraged to pass all subjects so that it can help you get into university.  

Is 75% A Distinction In Matric?

No, a mark of 75% is not considered a distinction pass in Matric. If you want to obtain a distinction pass, you must get a mark of 80% and higher. 75% is a distinction at university.

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What Does “D” Stand For In Matric Results?

This is what the symbol “D” means in your Matric results:

  • A – (80 – 100%)
  • B – (70 – 79%)
  • C – (60 – 69%)
  • D – (50 – 59%)
  • E – (40 – 49%)
  • F – (30 – 39%)
  • G – (0 – 29%)

Can I Go To University With 23 Points?

If you have an APS Score of 23 points, it means that you obtained a Bachelor’s Degree Pass. This pass level can be used to study at university. However, having an APS Score of 23 points does not guarantee your admission into the university. You will have to meet the requirements set for the university and the course you have applied for.

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What Can I Study With An APS Of 19?

If you have an APS of 19 points, you can study at Matric College. We require you to have a Matric Qualification to study any of our courses. There is no APS Score needed. Here are the courses you can enrol for: 

ICB Courses 

Our ICB Courses help you obtain knowledge and skills which are business orientated. You can use these to gain work opportunities or start a company of your own. Matric College will provide you with an ICB Qualification from the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) when you are finished with any ICB course. 

Below is a list of the ICB Courses you can enrol for at Matric College: 

Short Courses 

Our Short Courses help you obtain a variety of skills which are business-based. You can use these skills to open a business or look for work. The college will provide you with a Certificate Qualification when you finish a course. Below is a list of the Short Courses you can study at Matric College:

NATED Courses 

Our NATED Courses help you obtain practical skills and knowledge. Once you have obtained these skills and knowledge, you can use them to find employment. You will also be awarded a NATED Qualification from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) when you finish a NATED Course. Below are the NATED Courses you can enrol for: 

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Which Diploma Is Best After Matric?

The ICB and NATED Diploma Courses are best after Matric. This is because of the following: 

  • ICB and NATED Courses are accredited by professional bodies 
  • They are registered with SAQA 
  • They equip you with skills and knowledge that are good for employment

The best part about studying at Matric College is that you can do it with or without a Matric Qualification. You can enrol in our courses and gain valuable qualifications. You can use these qualifications to study further, find work or start a business.

Author: Mulisa Nethononda
Editor: Sive Ncanywa
Date: August 15, 2022