Calculate your South African university grade average on the percentage-based system. Supports distinction, merit, and pass classifications.
Last updated: February 23, 2026
Calculate your South African university grade average on the percentage-based system. Supports distinction, merit, and pass classifications. This tool runs in-browser for fast results without account setup.
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🇿🇦 South Africa GPA
95.00
out of 100
Total NQF Credits
64
Total Courses
4
Letter Grade
A
Quality Points
6080.0
| Course | Grade | NQF Credits | Grade Points | Quality Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Course | 90–100% (Distinction+) | 16 | 95.0 | 1520.0 |
| Unnamed Course | 90–100% (Distinction+) | 16 | 95.0 | 1520.0 |
| Unnamed Course | 90–100% (Distinction+) | 16 | 95.0 | 1520.0 |
| Unnamed Course | 90–100% (Distinction+) | 16 | 95.0 | 1520.0 |
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South African universities use a percentage-based grading system with degree classifications similar to the British model. The standard classifications are: First Class / Distinction (75% and above), Upper Second Class (70–74%), Lower Second Class (60–69%), Third Class / Pass (50–59%), and Fail (below 50%). The exact boundaries may vary slightly between institutions — for example, some universities set the distinction boundary at 75% while others use 70%.
Your overall academic performance is measured by a credit-weighted percentage average. Credits in South Africa follow the NQF (National Qualifications Framework) system, where a typical module is worth 16 NQF credits and a full year of study equals 120 NQF credits. Universities like the University of Cape Town, Wits, and Stellenbosch all follow this system, though they may have different policies on rounding and supplementary examinations.
Graduating cum laude (with distinction) requires an overall average of 75% at most South African universities. Achieving this opens doors to Honours programmes, bursaries, and competitive employer graduate schemes. When applying to international institutions, a South African distinction (75%+) is equivalent to a US 3.7–4.0 GPA or a UK First. SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority) can provide formal credential evaluations for international use.