At the end of Grade 9, Woodlands students elect seven subjects that they will study further in order to achieve their National Senior Certificate and be accepted into tertiary studies. The following minimum pass rates are required to be achieved:

  • English Home Language – minimum of 45%
  • Afrikaans First Additional Language – minimum of 40%
  • Mathematics – minimum of 45%
  • Mathematical Literacy – minimum of 45%
  • Physical Sciences – minimum of 45%
  • Life Sciences – minimum of 45%
  • History – minimum of 45%
  • Geography – minimum of 45%
  • Accounting – minimum of 45%
  • Business Studies – minimum of 45%
  • Visual Arts – minimum of 45%
  • Dramatic Arts – minimum of 45%
  • Computer Applications Technology – minimum of 45%
  • Information Technology – minimum of 45%
  • Life Orientation – minimum of 45%