RULES FOR SUBJECT COMBINATIONS

RULES FOR SUBJECT COMBINATIONS

A learner must select four subjects from Group A, namely:
Two Official Languages
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
Life Orientation

A learner must select any three subjects from Group B

Scale of achievement for Grades 10-12:

Rating Code Rating Marks %
7 Outstanding Achievement 80-100
6 Meritorious Achievement 70-79
5 Substantial Achievement 60-69
4 Moderate Achievement 50-59
3 Adequate Achievement 40-49
2 Elementary Achievement 30-39
1 Not Achieved 0-29
Promotion requirements

Adequate achievement in Home Language (rating of 3 - 40%).
Adequate achievement in 2 other subjects (rating of 3 - 40%).
Elementary achievement in 3 other subjects (rating of 2 - 30%).
One subject may be failed.