Promotional Requirements

PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADES 1 – 3

Level 4 in Home Language (English) OR Level 3 in Mathematics

PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADES 4 – 6

  • Learners must pass all 3 of  these subjects with percentage criteria specified:
  • Home Language (English) 50% or more  
  • First Additional Language (Afrikaans) 40% or more
  • Mathematics 40% or more
  • Learners must meet the following percentage criteria for other subjects: 40% or more in any 2 remaining subjects: Social Sciences; Life Skills; Natural Sciences and Technology.
  • Should a learner fall short on any of the above percentage criteria for the specified subjects, they will not be promoted. 

PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADE 7

  • Learners must pass all 3 of these subjects with percentage criteria specified:
  • Home Language (English) 50% or more
  • First Additional Language (Afrikaans) 40% or more 
  • Mathematics 40% or more 
  • Learners must meet the following percentage criteria for other subjects: 40% or more in 3 subjects 30% or more in 2 subjects Other subjects include: Social Sciences Life Orientation Technology Natural Sciences EMS Creative Arts
  • Should a learner not achieve on any of the above percentage criteria for the specified subjects, they will not be promoted.

GRADES 4 – 7 ASSESSMENT PLANS TERM 1 

Grades 4 – 7 Assessment Plans have been sent home for this Term. 

These plans are subject to change without prior notice but should provide a good guideline to assist parents to see how and when their child/ren will be assessed. 

HOW PROMOTION MARKS ARE CALCULATED AT THE END OF THE YEAR. 

Grade 4 - 6 SBA Mark (School Bases Assessment) (Term 1 – 3) 75% + Term 4 Exam Mark 25% = Year End Promotion Mark

Grade 7 SBA Mark (School Bases Assessment) (Term 1 – 3) 40% + Term 4 Exam Mark 60% = Year End Promotion Mark