The following is an explanation of the symbols that appear with the Senior Certificate results provided to candidates and published in the media

• "E" – Pass with Endorsement
  Previously known as university exemption, a pass with Endorsement means that a candidate has obtained a Senior Certificate that fulfils basic requirements for entry into tertiary studies. To qualify for Endorsement, Candidates must offer a combination of certain subjects and grade levels, and must achieve an aggregate of at least 950 marks.

• "M" - Pass with Endorsement and Merit
  To pass with Endorsement and Merit, candidates must achieve an aggregate of between 1260 ad 1679 marks (60% to 79%), and must meet subject and grade requirements for Endorsement.

• "D" - Pass with Endorsement and Distinction
  To pass with Endorsement and Distinction, candidates must achieve an aggregate of more than 1680 marks (80%), and must meet subject and grade requirements for Endorsement.

• "S" - Pass the Senior Certificate
  Candidates will qualify for a Senior Certificate with an aggregate of at least 720 marks.

• "N" - Pass the Senior Certificate with Merit
  Candidates will qualify for a Senior Certificate with Merit if they achieve an aggregate between 1260 and 1679 marks (60% - 79%).

• "P" - Pass the Senior Certificate with Distinction
  Candidates will qualify for a Senior Certificate with Distinction if they achieve an aggregate of 1680 marks (80%) and above.