Is 26 a good APS score?

An APS of 26 is higher than about 49% of students who used the NavyBlue APS calculator, where the middle score is 26. APS 26 keeps every Diploma open and brings general Bachelor's degrees into reach at some universities, especially with extended programmes.

Is 26 APS a Bachelor pass?

No, these are two different things. A Bachelor pass is decided by your subject results against the NSC pass rules, while your APS is a points total universities use to rank applicants. You can earn a Bachelor pass and still fall short of a programme's APS cutoff, and a good APS does not by itself give you a Bachelor pass.

What can I study with 26 APS points?

Students with an APS of 26 qualified for a median of 43 programmes when they checked on NavyBlue. APS 26 keeps every Diploma open and brings general Bachelor's degrees into reach at some universities, especially with extended programmes.

What Can I Study With APS 26? Courses at SA Universities (2027)

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Published 16 Apr 2026Verified against university prospectuses 2027

What can I study with an APS score of 26?

APS 26 keeps every Diploma open and brings general Bachelor's degrees into reach at some universities, especially with extended programmes.

How an APS of 26 compares

49%

of students scored lower than 26

is the middle score, so 26 sits exactly at it

programmes the typical student with APS 26 qualified for

Based on 12 121 students who used the NavyBlue APS calculator between June 2026 to August 2026, including 851 with an APS of exactly 26. Marks are entered by students and are not verified. This shows how you compare to other people using this calculator, not to all South African matrics: students who look up an APS calculator are more likely to be unsure whether they qualify.

Wondering how 26 compares generally? What counts as a good APS score in South Africa explains why the same number means different things at different universities.

Courses typically available at APS 26

Course / Degree	Typical universities
General BA / BCom / BSc (some universities)	UNISA, UFS, NWU, UKZN
Diploma (any field)	TUT, DUT, CPUT
BEd (Foundation / Intermediate)	Various universities

APS alone is not enough. Subject requirements (Maths, English, Physical Sciences) still gate specific programmes. Always verify on each university's prospectus.