How the subject average calculator works
Last updated 10 November 2026
A quick look at your subject marks shows the average and the gaps between your strongest and weakest subjects.
How it works
- Average = the sum of the marks ÷ the number of subjects.
Worked example
With the starting figures:
- The 4 example subjects average 68.3%.
- Highest: English at 74%. Lowest: Physical Sciences at 61%.
A quick look at your marks
A list of subject marks shows more than a single number. This calculator gives the average, the highest and lowest marks and how far apart they are, so you can see where you are strongest and where to put in more work.
How the average works
The average is the sum of the marks divided by the number of subjects. Every subject counts the same, so a subject with a few credits has as much effect as a big one. If your subjects carry different credits, use the weighted average calculator instead.
Reading the gaps
- A big gap between the highest and the lowest mark shows where to focus.
- An average hides how the marks are spread, so look at the list too.
- One very low mark can pull the average down more than you expect.
- A mark that is close to a pass line deserves attention.
Is this my APS?
No. An admission point score is calculated by each university using its own rules, which subjects count and how marks convert to points. This tool gives a plain average. Check the institution's rules for the points that apply to you.
Privacy
Your marks are not saved or sent anywhere. For marks out of different totals with weights, use the grade calculator.
A worked idea
If you have six subjects, add the six marks and divide by six. The highest and lowest marks show your spread. If one subject is far below the others, a small improvement there lifts the average more than the same effort in a subject where you are already strong.
Things to watch
- A simple average treats every subject alike. Use the weighted average if credits differ.
An average is a summary, not a verdict. If one subject pulls it down, look at that subject first: a few extra hours there usually does more for the average than the same hours spent on a subject you already do well in.
Your institution’s own rules always decide your marks. Read the full disclaimer.