Grade Four Pass Requirements In South Africa

PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADES 4 – 6

  • Learners must pass all 3 of  these subjects with percentage criteria specified:
  • Home Language (English) 50% or more  
  • First Additional Language (Afrikaans) 40% or more
  • Mathematics 40% or more
  • Learners must meet the following percentage criteria for other subjects: 40% or more in any 2 remaining subjects: Social Sciences; Life Skills; Natural Sciences and Technology.
  • Should a learner fall short on any of the above percentage criteria for the specified subjects, they will not be promoted.

GRADES 4 – 7 ASSESSMENT PLANS TERM 1 

Grades 4 – 7 Assessment Plans have been sent home for this Term. 

These plans are subject to change without prior notice but should provide a good guideline to assist parents to see how and when their child/ren will be assessed.

What percentage do you need to pass matric in South Africa?

The higher certificate requires 40% or higher in the home language as well as in two other subjects and at least 30% in three other subjects. Students who pass the matric with a higher certificate level cannot enroll for a university degree nor a diploma at any institution of higher learning.

What is the pass mark in South Africa?

Back then, fewer people were in secondary school. Back then, there was less competition for entry into employment or further study. But not because the South African matric has got easier or because the pass mark is 30%.

How much do you need to pass maths in South Africa?

The minimum score for a pass is 30%. This means only 54% of mathematics exam candidates achieved a mark of at least 30%. Of all the maths candidates only 2% (4,415) achieved distinctions. A distinction is a score of 80%-100%.