APS Calculator (Matric Points)
Enter your matric percentages and the calculator turns each into a level from 1 to 7 and adds your best six. It shows your APS out of 42, with or without Life Orientation, so you can compare it with the requirement of the course you want.
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- Home LanguageLevel 6
- First Additional LanguageLevel 5
- Mathematics or Maths LiteracyLevel 4
- Life OrientationLevel 7
- Subject 5Level 5
- Subject 6Level 4
- Subject 7Level 5
How it works
- 01Enter your percentage for each subject.
- 02Choose whether to count Life Orientation.
- 03Read your APS and compare it with the course requirement.
Tips and common mistakes
Read the course requirement first
Many courses ask for a minimum level in specific subjects such as Mathematics or Physical Sciences, as well as a total APS. Meeting the total alone is not enough.
Maths Literacy is treated differently
Some faculties give Mathematical Literacy fewer points or do not accept it. Check the rules of the course you want before you rely on this total.
Questions
How is the APS worked out?
Each subject percentage becomes a level from 1 to 7. Your APS is the sum of the levels of your best six subjects, so the maximum is 42.
Is Life Orientation counted?
Most universities leave it out, but some include it. Use the switch to see both.
Do all universities use this method?
No. Wits, UCT and some others use their own scoring, so check the course page of the university.
Is my file uploaded to a server?
No. Everything happens inside your browser on your own device. Your files are never sent to us or anyone else.
Is it free?
Yes. It is free to use, with no signup, no watermark and no daily limit.