Matric Is Over, Now What?

Well done! You have completed your Matric and have earned one of the most important qualifications in South Africa. Now that Matric is over, you can set a new plan on how you want your life to be. With a Matric Certificate, you will have many opportunities in South Africa.

What Do You Call A Person Who Just Finished Matric?

A student who has just finished Matric is said to have matriculated. They have completed the last year in High School and can use their qualification to study further or find entry-level employment.

What Is The Next Step After Matric?

There are many things you can pursue after Matric. These are the steps you can:
- Study through a college
- Study at university
- Get a bursary
- Look for employment
Study Through A College
After Matric, you can apply to study at a college. These are the colleges you can study at:
The above colleges are distance learning. This means you complete your studies from home. Our institution on the list is Matric College. You can study through us whether you have passed or failed Matric. We have both Matric and Post Matric Courses that you can enrol for.
Study At University
After Matric, you can take the step to study at a university. Please note that you would have to provide a Bachelor’s Degree Pass to study at the university. If you have it, your acceptance will be dependent on whether you match the university requirements.
These requirements usually include marks on certain subjects. For example, you may be required to have a Bachelor’s Degree Pass to gain admission into the university. If you meet this requirement, you will be accepted.
To study the course you applied for, you will also have to meet certain requirements. For example, you may need to have 70% for Mathematics and 60% for English to study the course you want.
It is only after you have met both university and course requirements that you are allowed to study at the university. This is one of the reasons why the university requests two to three study options.
Get A Bursary
After Matric, you can apply for a bursary. You can use your Matric Qualification to apply for this. There are many bursaries you can apply for, which are there to fund students in college or university.
Having a bursary will be helpful in your studies. It will pay for most of your basic needs, which will leave you with no financial challenges. You will focus better on your studies and work on building a successful career for yourself.
Look For Employment
After Matric, you can look for employment opportunities. There are many Post Matric careers you can apply for. These include:
- Receptionist
- Personal Assistant
- Waiter/Waitress
- Cashier
- Shop Assistant
- Driver
- Retail Associate
- Call Centre Agent
- Sales Representative

Watch Our Principal, Jan Badenhorst, Explain What You Can Do After Matric

What Happens After Receiving Matric Results?

When you have received your Matric results, you check which Certificate Pass you got. This will help you know what you can do with your Matric results. For example, here is what your Matric Certificate Pass can look like:

Bachelor’s Degree Pass

If you have passed with a Bachelor’s Degree Pass, you can use it to study at the university or college. You will have a better chance of being accepted into university with this pass. You can enrol for a Degree Course.

Diploma Pass

If you passed Matric with a Diploma Pass, you can use it to study at some university or college. However, if you study at a university, you would not be able to study for any Degree Courses. You can only study for these courses if you passed with a Bachelor’s Degree Pass.

Higher Certificate Pass

If you have received a Higher Certificate Pass, you can study at a college. You will be able to study for Higher Certificate and Certificate Courses. In some colleges, you can also study for a Diploma Course.

National Senior Certificate Pass

If you have passed with a National Senior Certificate Pass, you can study through a college. You can enrol in a Diploma, Higher Certificate or Certificate Course. You can also study our NATED Courses with this Matric Pass Level as well.

What Are The 3 Types Of Certificates You Can Get In Matric?

These are the four (4) Matric Certificate Passes you get in Matric:

Requirements To Pass With A Bachelor’s Degree Pass Level

A minimum of 40% in your home language
A minimum of 50% in four subjects
A minimum of 30% in two other subjects

Requirements To Pass With A Diploma Pass Level

A minimum of 40% in your home language
A minimum of 40% in four subjects
A minimum of 30% in two other subjects

Requirements To Pass With A Higher Certificate Pass Level

A minimum of 40% in your home language
A minimum of 40% in two subjects
A minimum of 30% in four other subjects

Requirements To Pass With A National Senior Certificate Pass Level

A minimum of 40% in your home language
A minimum of 30% in two other subjects
A minimum of 30% in three subjects
You can fail one subject

If you did not receive any of the above pass levels, it means that you failed Matric. However, you should not worry. You can study further without Matric. You can apply to Matric College for study without Matric Courses.

Can You Go To College Without Matric?

Yes, you can enrol in a college without Matric. You can apply to study at Matric College. These are the courses you can do:

Rewrite Matric Course

You can study the Rewrite Matric Course to improve your Matric marks. You will have to write a final examination which determines how many marks you will get. When you pass this exam, you will be awarded a Matric Certificate.

ICB Courses

You can study ICB Courses to learn new skills that are business related. Through these courses, you also gain knowledge that focuses on business aspects. When you finish an ICB Course, you will be able to open a business or find work.

Short Courses

You can study Short Courses to learn a variety of business skills. These are good for employment and starting your own business. You also gain a Certificate Qualification when you complete the courses.

You can study at Matric College with or without Matric. Study through us and build yourself a successful career.

Author: Mulisa Nethononda
Editor: Sive Ncanywa
Date: August 17 , 2022