FAQ

Admission to a University requires a Bachelor's Pass with your Matric NSC results.

You need to achieve a minimum of 50% in ANY four subjects, excluding LO to receive a bachelor's pass and be eligible to apply to University. ALL Subjects will count towards University admission scoring systems.

In reality, one needs to achieve the best results that they can, due to competition for university places. 

Each faculty has its own entrance requirements which can be found on their websites.

No, it is not essential to take Mathematics.

Mathematical Literacy is a university-accredited subject and a credible alternative to Mathematics.

If one wishes to follow a career in Engineering, Medicine, Science or Commerce, one usually requires Mathematics.

However, it is essential to consult the specific faculty admission criteria to ensure you meet the minimum requirements.

It is essential to consult the admission requirements of the various tertiary institutions that you wish to attend.

Mathematics is required by most tertiary institutions if going into Engineering, Medicine, Science or Commerce.

Physical Science is required for fields like Engineering, Medicine and Sciences.

Life Sciences is required to study related fields like Health Sciences.

Only consider taking these subjects if you are interested in these fields and are prepared to work hard.

No other subject is compulsory for a specific career. 

The reality is that not everyone will be able to get their first choice subjects.

In the case of not meeting the minimum requirements, one can appeal the decision and a final decision will be made based on the end-of-year marks.

In the cases of popular subjects where there are limited spaces, learners can be placed on a waiting list.

Apart from Mathematics, Physical Science and Life Science being a required subject for certain career paths, valuable skills can be gained from ANY subject.

Any queries or concerns can be emailed to subjectchoice@fishhoekhs.com 

Subject changes can be made in Grade 10 until Term 3 - provided there is space in the subject you would like to change to.

You may also change two subjects in the 1st term of Grade 11. 

Under special circumstances, you may be able to change 1 subject at the very start of Grade 12.

Most subject changes are due to choosing subjects you are not suited to, or you have chosen them for the wrong reason.

This is why it is important to take these decisions seriously and do the necessary research to make informed choices.

Choosing subjects you are not suited to.

The belief or idea that you must take certain subjects like Mathematics, Physical Sciences or Accounting to get a job or "keep doors open".

If you do not do well in these subjects, it will be of no benefit at all. These subjects require motivation and interest to master them.

All subjects count towards university admission, so make sure you are taking subjects that you will cope with and that you will be in the work to do well.

Not choosing subjects that you are passionate about.

This is usually the case with the creative subjects (Drama, Dance, Music, Visual Art and even Hospitality).

There is a mistaken belief that you will not get a job in these fields and that is just not the case.

Learners often take these subjects thinking they would be all fun and require less work, however, there are a lot of individual hours and effort that go into these subjects.

It is important to also do subjects which you are passionate about and will give you the motivation to do well in them.