How to check Matric Results

How to Check Your Matric Results in South Africa

If you’re eager to find out how you performed in your National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to check your matric results:

Check Matric Results

1. Check Online

You can access your results online on the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) or Provincial Education Department’s website.

Steps:

• Visit the official DBE website: https://www.education.gov.za.
• Click on the link for “Matric Results 2025“.
• Enter your examination number and other required details.
• Click submit to view your results.

Note: The website may experience high traffic on release day, so be patient and try again if it’s slow.

2. Use Your School

Your matric results will be sent to the school where you wrote your exams.

Steps:

• Visit your school on the day of the results release.
• Bring your ID or exam number for identification purposes.
• Collect your results statement from the school administration.

3. Via SMS

You can receive your results via SMS for a small fee.

Steps:

• Register by sending your exam number to the official SMS number provided by the DBE (e.g., 35658) or other services announced closer to the time.
• Once registered, your results will be sent to you on the release date.
• Standard SMS rates may apply.

4. Use the USSD Service

The DBE also offers a USSD option to check your results.

Steps:

• Dial the official USSD code (e.g., 12035658#) from your phone.
• Follow the prompts to enter your exam number.
• Your results will be displayed on the screen.

Check Matric Results

5. Through Newspapers

Matric results are published in most national newspapers on the day of the release.

Steps:

• Buy a newspaper on the release date.
• Look for your exam number (not your name) under your province and school district.

Important Notes:

• The matric results release date is usually announced by the Minister of Basic Education. Keep an eye on announcements from the DBE.
• Your statement of results will be preliminary. For the official certificate, you will need to wait a few months and collect it from your school or district office.
• Ensure you have your exam number handy—it’s required for most methods.

Good luck to all matriculants as you await your results! Remember, no matter the outcome, there are always opportunities to build your future.