| Scale | Grade Description | US Grade | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.50 - 10.00 | Excellent (Uitmuntend) | A+ | |
| 8.50 - 9.49 | Very Good (Zeer Goed) | A+ | |
| 7.50 - 8.49 | Good (Goed) | A | |
| 7.00 - 7.49 | Above Average | B+ | |
| 6.50 - 6.99 | Highly satisfactory (Ruim Voldoende) | B | |
| 6.00 - 6.49 | Satisfactory (Voldoende) | C | |
| 5.50 - 5.99 | Almost Satisfactory (Bijna Voldoende) | D | May be considered passing in a single subject |
| 4.00 - 5.49 | Unsatisfactory (Onvoldoende) | F | |
| 3.00 - 3.99 | Very Unsatisfactory (Zeer Onvoldoende) | F | |
| 2.00 - 2.99 | Poor (Slecht) | F | |
| 1.00 - 1.99 | Very Poor (Zeer Slecht) | F |
