Grading System in South Africa
Grading Scales:
Higher Education
| Scale | Grade Description | Division | US Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75.00 - 100.00 | First Class | A | |
| 70.00 - 74.99 | Second Class | Division One | B+ |
| 60.00 - 69.99 | Second Class | Division Two | B |
| 50.00 - 59.99 | Third Class | C | |
| 0.00 - 49.99 | Fail | F |
Secondary Post-2008
| Grade | Scale | US Grade | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 80.00 - 100.00 | A | |
| 6 | 70.00 - 79.99 | B+ | |
| 5 | 60.00 - 69.99 | B | |
| 4 | 50.00 - 59.99 | C | |
| 3 | 40.00 - 49.99 | D | If National Senior Certificate Awarded, one grade below 30 or 40 is allowed and considered equivalent to D |
| 2 | 30.00 - 39.00 | F | |
| 1 | 20.00 - 29.99 | F |
Secondary Pre-2008
| Grade | Scale | US Grade |
|---|---|---|
| A | 80.00 - 100.00 | A |
| B | 70.00 - 79.99 | B+ |
| C | 60.00 - 69.99 | B |
| D | 50.00 - 59.99 | C |
| E | 40.00 - 49.99 | D |
| F | 35.00 - 39.99 | F |
| FF | 30.00 - 34.99 | F |
| G | 20.00 - 29.99 | F |
| H | 10.00 - 19.99 | F |
| I | 0.00 - 9.99 | F |