This is an article that contains a guide to calculating your HCHE APS (Admission Point Score) for the 2025 academic year. We have adopted the selection criteria of various courses for the coming admission year.
Among the many requirements needed for admission into Helderberg College, HCHE, the admission point score is the most necessary. For those of us who might be asking what admission point scores mean. It is simply an accumulation of grade points needed for admission into the University. The HCHE APS for various courses is determined by using a constant calculation formula which will be stated in this article.
Every year, the management of the Helderberg College publishes a standard Admission Point Score for all courses which can be used as a constant in determining the selection of prospective students into undergraduate programmes. Bear in mind that the HCHE APS is only used as a selection criteria for undergraduate admission and not for postgraduate studies.
Kindly check below for the steps on how to calculate the Helderberg College, HCHE Admission Point Score for the 2025 academic year.
HOW TO CALCULATE THE HELDERBERG COLLEGE, HCHE ADMISSION POINT SCORE
The formula used in calculating the HCHE admission point score is a summation of all your six (6) best high school subjects (excluding Life Orientation), the total percentage you get is your admission point. Kindly check below for an illustration and example of the APS.
The following Admissions Points Scores are used to determine admission into the various study programs:
| NSC Rating | % | Helderberg APS |
| 7 | 90-100 | 8 |
| 7 | 80-89 | 7 |
| 6 | 70-79 | 6 |
| 5 | 60-69 | 5 |
| 4 | 50-59 | 4 |
| 3 | 40-49 | 3 |
| 2 | 30-39 | 2 |
| 1 | 0-29 | 1 |
Helderberg College offers the following study programs:
NQF LEVEL 7 BACHELOR’S DEGREE
Faculty of Arts:
| Qualification | Minimum APS | English | Other Language | Mathematics/ Mathematical Literacy | Life Orientation |
| Bachelor of Arts in Communication | 25 | 4 (50-59%) or better | 2 (30-39%) or better | 2 (30-39%) or better | 4 (50-59%) or better |
| Bachelor of Arts in Psychology | 26 | 4 (50-59%) or better | 2 (30-39%) or better | 4 (50-59%) or better | 4 (50-59%) or better |
Faculty of Business:
| Qualification | Minimum APS | English | Other Language | Mathematics/ Mathematical Literacy | Life Orientation |
| Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting |
27 | 4 (50-59%) or better | 2 (30-39%) or better | 4 (50-59%)or better for Mathematics 5(60-69%) or better for Mathematical Literacy |
2 (30-39%) or better |
| Bachelor of Business Administration in Management |
25 | 4 (50-59%) or better | 2 (30-39%) or better | 3 (40-49%) or better | 2 (30-39%) or better |
Faculty of Theology:
| Qualification | Minimum APS | English | Other Language | Mathematics/ Mathematical Literacy | Life Orientation |
| Bachelor of Arts in Theology |
26 | 4 (50-59%) or better | 2 (30-39%) or better | 2 (30-39%) or better | 4 (50-59%) or better |
NQF LEVEL 5 HIGHER CERTIFICATE
Higher Certificate in Office Management:
| Qualification | Minimum APS | English | Other Language | Mathematics/ Mathematical Literacy | Life Orientation |
| Higher Certificate in Office Management |
18 | 3 (40 – 49%) or better | 2 (30 – 39%) or better | 2 (30 – 39%) or better | 2 (30 – 39%) or better |
Disclaimer: In order to be considered for selection for a program, an applicant is required to comply with the program’s minimum admission criteria in respect of the total APS as well as subject-specific requirements (as determined per program).
Since you have gotten the formula for calculating the Helderberg College Admission Point Score, I will recommend you use an APS Calculator to get the best result.
Check the HCHE Prospectus and scroll through to check the APS of specific courses of various Faculties
Further Readings: Helderberg College List of Courses –
You can also check out Helderberg College, HCHE admission requirements to get the specific requirements of the course of interest and how to apply.
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