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Stellenbosch uses an NSC average: the strongest English or Afrikaans language-of-learning-and-teaching result plus five other eligible academic percentages, divided by six. Life Orientation and non-NSC advanced subjects are excluded.
How it works
Use this stellenbosch aps calculator: nsc average to work out an admission planning result for Stellenbosch University. Stellenbosch uses an NSC average: the strongest English or Afrikaans language-of-learning-and-teaching result plus five other eligible academic percentages, divided by six. Life Orientation and non-NSC advanced subjects are excluded.
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Stellenbosch uses an NSC average: the strongest English or Afrikaans language-of-learning-and-teaching result plus five other eligible academic percentages, divided by six. Life Orientation and non-NSC advanced subjects are excluded.
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How Stellenbosch APS calculation works
Stellenbosch uses an NSC average: the strongest English or Afrikaans language-of-learning-and-teaching result plus five other eligible academic percentages, divided by six. Life Orientation and non-NSC advanced subjects are excluded.
Method reviewed 15 October 2026. Intake: Confirm for your selected programme.
An average percentage is not an APS level total
Although applicants search for a Stellenbosch APS calculator, the result here is an NSC average percentage. The language-of-learning-and-teaching result must be retained even if an elective has a higher mark. The remaining places are filled with five eligible academic results. Adding ordinary NSC levels instead would put the answer on a different scale and make a percentage threshold impossible to compare correctly.
Before comparing a programme target
Do not count the same language result twice. A second eligible language result may occupy one of the other academic places where the subject-selection wording permits it. Life Orientation, Mathematics Paper 3 and Further Studies Mathematics are excluded from this average. Programme selection can still use a faculty-specific calculation or additional criteria, so the displayed NSC average is not a substitute for a selection score.
Worked example for Stellenbosch
Illustration only: the six academic marks are 73%, 67%, 71%, 63%, 62%, 68%, with Life Orientation at 79%. This form returns 67.33 % NSC average. The result uses the displayed method, not a programme admission threshold. Read the table to see each included subject and its contribution. Change one academic mark at a time to see whether it crosses a points band or changes a percentage-based total. A higher elective only displaces another subject when that other subject is not compulsory.
How to use the Stellenbosch APS calculator
Start with one consistent set of school results for Stellenbosch University. Enter six academic percentages, choose the correct subject names and identify each language level. Add further eligible academic subjects only if you actually completed them. Mark programme-required subjects so they remain in the selected set. Enter Life Orientation in its own field. Select Calculate and check the included-subject column before reading the headline. Copy or print the result if you want a record for your application planning.
Planning your Stellenbosch application
Use the full qualification name when making a Stellenbosch shortlist, and record the intake alongside it. Do not copy an application fee, closing date or minimum from a different intake. A page about admission points does not establish that applications are open. Keep the application confirmation, submitted school results and any programme-specific documents together. If a selection condition is unclear, resolve that point before treating a score comparison as a completed application check.
| Example subject | Mark | Value used before final conversion |
|---|---|---|
| English | 73% | 73 |
| Isixhosa | 67% | 67 |
| Maths | 71% | 71 |
| Science | 63% | 63 |
| Life Sciences | 62% | 62 |
| Geography | 68% | 68 |
| Life Orientation | 79% | 0 |
Example result: 67.33 % NSC average. This is an illustration, not an entry requirement.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate Stellenbosch APS?
Stellenbosch uses an NSC average: the strongest English or Afrikaans language-of-learning-and-teaching result plus five other eligible academic percentages, divided by six. Life Orientation and non-NSC advanced subjects are excluded.
Does this result confirm admission to Stellenbosch?
No. This is a calculation, not an offer. Programme subject minima, qualification endorsement, additional selection and available places must be checked separately.
Does Life Orientation count for Stellenbosch?
It is excluded from the calculation displayed here. For a general-estimate page, that is a planning convention rather than a confirmed university rule.
Which intake does the Stellenbosch method cover?
The displayed method was reviewed on 15 October 2026. Confirm the applicable intake and exact programme requirements before applying.
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