How to Register for Matric Results (2026)
How to Register for Matric Results (2026): Step-by-Step Guide for South African Learners
If you’re writing (or rewrote) your NSC exams, knowing how to access your matric45 results is important so you can plan for university, TVET college, learnerships, or job applications. This guide explains how to register for matric results, how to check them when they’re released, and what to do if you have problems.
Quick Answer: Do You Need to “Register” for Matric Results?
In most cases, you don’t register separately just to receive matric results—your exam entry registration is already linked to your results.
But learners often search “register for matric results” meaning:
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how to get access online,
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how to check via SMS/USSD,
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how to collect the statement/certificate, or
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how to confirm your exam number is correct.
This post covers all of that.
What You Need Before You Check Matric Results
Have these ready:
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ID number (or passport number)
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Examination number (from your exam timetable / admission letter)
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Year you wrote (e.g., 2025)
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Province and school/exam centre details (helpful if you need support)
Tip: If you lost your exam number, ask your school or exam centre ASAP.
Step-by-Step: How to “Register” to Get Your Matric Results Online
1) Confirm you are registered to write the NSC
If you wrote through a school, your school registered you. If you wrote as a private candidate, you registered through the relevant department/exam body when you entered for exams.
If you wrote the exams, your results will be produced under that registration.
2) Make sure your details are correct
Before results day, confirm:
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your name and ID match what the school/exam centre submitted
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your exam number is correct
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your subjects match what you wrote
If there’s an error, report it to your school or district office.
3) Create access to the platform you plan to use (optional)
Some platforms may require you to enter details the first time (ID + exam number). That’s effectively what people mean by “registering”.
How to Check Matric Results (All Methods)
Option A: Check Matric Results Online
Most learners use an online results page where you enter:
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Exam number
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ID number
This is usually the fastest method once results are released.
Option B: Check Matric Results via SMS / USSD
Some years, results are made available via SMS/USSD services. These can be useful if you don’t have data, but they may cost airtime and can get overloaded on release day.
Option C: Collect Matric Results at Your School
Schools normally provide:
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a statement of results (first printout)
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later, the NSC certificate when it’s ready
If you wrote as a private candidate, you’ll collect from your exam centre or relevant office depending on your registration.
When Are Matric Results Released?
Matric results are usually released in January each year (the exact date changes yearly).
On release days, websites can be slow—try early morning or later in the evening.
Common Problems (And Fixes)
“My exam number is not working”
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Double-check digits (don’t swap numbers)
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Confirm you’re using the correct exam year
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Contact your school/exam centre if it still fails
“My details are wrong”
Report it immediately to your school or district office so they can escalate.
“I can’t access my results online”
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Try a different device/browser
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Clear cache
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Use school collection as backup
What To Do After You Get Your Matric Results
1) Understand your pass level
Check whether you achieved:
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Bachelor’s pass
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Diploma pass
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Higher Certificate pass
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NSC pass
2) Apply or update applications
Use your results to apply for:
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universities
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TVET colleges
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learnerships
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bursaries
3) If you’re unhappy with results: Recheck / Remark / Rewrite
Many learners choose:
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rechecking/remarking (if you believe marks are wrong)
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rewriting subjects to improve points
FAQs: Register for Matric Results
Do I need to register again to get my matric results?
No—if you wrote the exam, you are already linked to your results through your exam registration.
Can I check results without an ID number?
Most systems require an ID and exam number. If you don’t have one, use school collection or contact your exam centre.
Where do private candidates get results?
Private candidates usually check online and collect through the relevant centre/office based on where they registered.
CLIKC HERE TO REGISTER TO CHECK MATRIC RESULTS