University of the Witwatersrand APS Calculator

Calculate your Wits Admission Point Score easily

Use this calculator to determine your APS for University of the Witwatersrand applications. Enter your subject marks to see if you qualify.

Wits APS requirements

Wits uses seven subjects in the APS total, including Life Orientation (LO is scored on a smaller scale). English must be Home Language or First Additional Language. Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy goes in subject 1; Mathematical Literacy follows the “other subjects” table (no +2 maths bonus). English and Mathematics each receive +2 bonus points for achievement levels of 60% and above, per the official Wits NSC table.

Subject 1 (Mathematics / Maths Literacy)

Subject 1 Score

Subject 2 (Life Orientation)

Subject 2 Score

Subject 3 (Home Language)

Subject 3 Score

Subject 4 (Language - First Additional Language)

Subject 4 Score

Subject 5

Subject 5 Score

Subject 6

Subject 6 Score

Subject 7

Subject 7 Score

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Wits APS Calculation Method

The University of the Witwatersrand uses a specific method to calculate your Admission Point Score (APS).

How Wits calculates APS (NSC)

Based on the Wits undergraduate admission guide: APS uses the best seven subjects including Life Orientation; faculty-specific subjects must be included. Percentage marks map to Wits APS points (90–100% = 8 for other subjects, stepping down to 40–49% = 3; below 40% = 0).

Subject 1: Mathematics uses the English/Mathematics column (+2 for 60%+). Mathematical Literacy uses the same percentage bands as other subjects without that +2.
Subject 2: Life Orientation uses its own smaller scale (max 4 points for 90–100%).
Subjects 3 & 4: Two languages; English Home or First Additional (subject codes 7 or 8 in this tool) uses the +2 column for 60%+.
Subjects 5–7: Three further NSC subjects (Further Studies subjects count where applicable per Wits).

This calculator is indicative. Confirm wording and cut-offs on Wits NSC admission requirements.

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