APS Score Calculator - Calculate APS Requirements
An APS Score Calculator allows matriculants to calculate their Admission Points Score by converting subject marks into university entrance points. It shows how each subject contributes to matric points, helping school leavers quickly check eligibility for diplomas and degree programmes using their matric results.
Note: This calculator provides an estimate of your APS score. Different universities may have variations in their APS calculation methods. Life Orientation is typically calculated at half the value of other subjects (maximum 4 points instead of 7). Please verify with official university sources for exact admission requirements.
What is an APS Score Calculator?
An APS Score Calculator is a tool that helps students convert their National Senior Certificate (NSC) results into an Admission Point Score (APS). South African universities use APS scores to determine whether you qualify for admission into a specific programme.
Instead of manually calculating, the APS calculator automatically works out your score, saving time and reducing errors.
How to Calculate APS Points
Students often ask, “how to calculate APS score?” The process is straightforward:
- Take your final Grade 12 subject percentages.
- Convert each subject mark into APS points using the university’s points table.
- Select your six best subjects (most universities exclude Life Orientation).
- Add the points together = your APS score.
For example:
- English (80%) → 7 points
- Mathematics (75%) → 6 points
- Physical Sciences (70%) → 6 points
- Accounting (65%) → 5 points
- Business Studies (60%) → 5 points
- Geography (55%) → 4 points
Total APS Score = 33 points
How Do You Calculate APS at Different Universities?
APS Calculator UJ
The APS Calculator UJ is used for admission at the University of Johannesburg. UJ generally requires a minimum APS between 25 and 35, depending on the programme. Life Orientation is usually excluded from the calculation unless stated otherwise.
Use the UJ APS Calculator
APS Score Calculator UNISA
When students ask, “How do I calculate APS score at UNISA?”, the process follows the same subject-to-points method. UNISA APS requirements vary by qualification, with some programmes starting at 21 APS, while competitive courses may require 30 APS or higher.
Use the UNISA APS Score Calculator
The APS Score Calculator Wits applies to the University of the Witwatersrand. Wits has strict admission requirements, with many programmes requiring 34–40 APS or higher, depending on the course and subject performance.
Use the Wits APS Calculator
More APS Calculators
If you are applying to other South African universities, you can access more APS calculators for different institutions here:
View all APS calculators
Why Use an APS Score Calculator?
The APS score calculator is important because:
- It shows whether you qualify for admission before applying.
- It helps you plan subject choices in Grade 10–12.
- It reduces application rejections.
- It saves time and ensures accuracy.
Whether you’re applying at UJ, UNISA, Wits, or other universities, the calculator gives you a quick eligibility check.
Calculating AP Score vs APS Score
Sometimes students confuse AP score with APS score.
- AP score (Academic Points) can refer to American Advanced Placement results.
- APS score (Admission Point Score) is specifically for South African universities.
When searching for “calculating AP score”, make sure you are looking for the South African APS system, not the US AP exams.