Subjects and Passing Requirements

Foundation Phase: Grade 1 – 3

• English Home Language
• Afrikaans First Additional Language
• Sotho Second Additional Language
• Mathematics
• Life Skills

Intermediate Phase: Grade 4 – 6

• English Home Language
• Afrikaans First Additional Language
• Mathematics
• Natural Sciences and Technology
• Social Sciences
• Life Skills
• Physical Education

Senior Phase: Grade 7

• English Home Language
• Afrikaans First Additional Language
• Mathematics
• Natural Sciences
• Technology
• Social Sciences
• Life Orientation
• Physical Education
• Economic and Management Sciences
• Creative Arts
• Drama

Passing Requirements

Learners have to obtain the following minimum marks in their final examination in order to be promoted to the next grade.

Grade 1 – 3:

• Level 4 for Home Languages
• Level 3 for First Additional Languages
• Level 3 for Mathematics

Grade 4 – 6:

• Level 4 for Home Languages
• Level 3 for First Additional Languages
• Level 3 for Mathematics
• Level 3 for any two of the remaining subjects

Grade 7:

• Level 4 for Home Languages
• Level 3 for First Additional Languages
• Level 3 for Mathematics
• Level 3 for any three of the remaining subjects
• Level 2 in any two of the remaining subjects