In Grades 8 and 9 the following minimum pass rates are required to be achieved:
- English (Home Language) – minimum of 50%
- Afrikaans or isiZulu (First Additional Language) – minimum of 45%
- Mathematics – minimum of 50%
- Economic Management Sciences (including Accounting and Business Studies) – minimum of 50%
- Social Sciences:
- Geography – minimum of 50%
- History – minimum of 50%
- Natural Sciences:
- Life Sciences – minimum of 50%
- Physical Sciences – minimum of 50%
- Computer Literacy and Technology (including Technical Design, Computer Applications and Introduction to Coding) – minimum of 50%
- Life Orientation – minimum of 50%
- Creative Arts (including Art, Drama and Music) – minimum of 50%



