Matric Results Online

Do you want to know how to access your Matric Results Online? You’ve come to the right place! In this guide, we’ll show you exactly where and how to get your Matric results quickly and easily, so you don’t have to search any further.

How Can I Get My Matric Results Online?

How to Check your Matric Results Online:

The Department of Basic Education’s website
Online newspaper publications
Short Messaging Service (SMS)
USSD

How Do I Get My Results On The Department Of Basic Education Website?

Follow these steps to get your Matric results on the Department of Basic Education’s website:

Go on to the Department of Basic Education website’s homepage
Scroll down, right to the bottom
Click on “Matric Results”. It is under the Examinations heading.
Enter your Examination Number
Click on the search button
Your results will be displayed below in the “Examination Details” column

Will Matric Results Be Published In Newspapers?

Yes, Matric results will be published in newspapers. You can check your results in the daily newspapers that will publish them.

Via Short Messaging Service (SMS)

You can get your Matric results by sending an SMS with your ID number and exam number to 35658. SMSes are between R1.50 to R3 each. Double-check that your ID and exam numbers are correct. Both should be 13 digits long.

Note: The SMS number and cost per SMS are subject to change.

USSD

Here is how you can get your Matric results via USSD:

Dial *120*35658# (check the code again closer to the Matric results release date, as it may change)
Follow the prompts and fill in your information. You may be required to fill in your ID number and Examination number, so keep both on hand.
You will receive an SMS with a link that will allow you to view your Matric results

Can I View My Matric Certificate Online?

No, you cannot view your Matric Certificate online. While it is not possible to view your actual Matric Certificate online, this is what you can do:

Request a copy of your Matric Certificate. If you have already been issued a Matric Certificate on a previous occasion, you will have to pay a fee of R170.00.
View your Matric Results. If you want your Matric Statement of Results to be reprinted, it will cost you R60.00.

Can I Check Matric Results With My ID Number?

Yes. You need both your ID number and your examination number to check your results. Make sure that you have the correct ID number and exam number so that you can get the correct results.

How Do I Check My Grade 12 Results?

You can get your Grade 12 results from your High School. The results you got throughout your Matric year while completing tests and other school-based assessments (SBAs) will be recorded in your Grade 12 school reports.

If you want to check your final Matric exam results, you will have to wait until they are released. If you have already written your Matric Exam, you can check your results on the Department of Basic Education’s website. You will need your ID number and exam number to check your Matric results online.

When Will The 2024 Matric Exam Results Be Released?

The Matric results for the Class of 2024 were officially released to candidates on Tuesday, 14 January 2025, becoming available online from 6:00 AM and for collection at schools or exam centres on the same day.

Will I Get My Results And A Matric Certificate If I Fail?

Yes, your results will still be released, and you will get your Matric Certificate, even if you did not pass. Your results will still appear on your Statement of Results like everyone else’s.

What Can I Do If I Failed Matric?

Do not despair. If you did not pass Matric, it is not the end of the road. It is still possible for you to succeed. Here is what you can do if you did not pass Matric the first time:

Matric Rewrite
Study without Matric
Study a Matric Equivalent Course
Take a gap year
Explore other non-academic options
Find entry-level employment

Rewrite Matric

You have the opportunity to rewrite the subjects you did not pass in Matric. The supplementary exam is an opportunity for you to redo your Matric and pass.Even if you have been out of High School for a while, you can still apply for a Matric Rewrite to improve your results.

Study Without Matric

You can study a range of courses at Matric College without having passed your Matric. Here is a list of the courses you can study:

Matric Courses

Our Matric Courses will help you get your Matric or improve your Matric results if you already wrote your Matric Exam.

These are the Matric Courses you can study with us:

ICB Courses

If you are interested in pursuing a career in, Financial Accounting, Business Management, or Office Administration, our ICB Courses are perfect for you. Below are the ICB courses you can study with us.

ICB Business Management Programme:

ICB Office Administration Programme:

ICB Financial Accounting Programme:

Short Courses

The Short Courses we offer will equip you with the knowledge and skills skills you need when choosing a career that suits you. Here are the Short Courses you can study with us:

Failing Matric does not mean failing at life. At Matric College, we give you the opportunity to get a quality education after High School.

We equip you with the knowledge and skills you will need in the workplace. In addition to this, when you study with us, you will also learn other life skills like time management and organisational skills.

Get A Job

You can venture out and try to work after matric. There are many entry-level jobs you can apply for and work your way up to a better position. One of the main purposes of studying is to get a job to earn money so that you can survive.

If you really do want to study, you can study at Matric College. We are a distance learning institute, so you will not have to attend lectures or miss out on any classes or tests. You can study while you work, which will benefit your career.

Take A Gap Year

Although taking a gap year is often frowned upon, it is not a bad thing at all. You could even get a job, volunteer, start a small business, or spend the year raising funds to pay for your studies.

You spent most of your childhood learning at school. It may be time for you to give your body and mind the well-deserved break it needs. A gap year will allow you to rest and relook at your life. You can spend the year analysing how far you have come and determine and carefully map out where you want to go.

Explore Other Non-Academic Options

If you are passionate about a sport or any other art form or hobby that you did in High School, you should pursue it. It might be frowned upon, but at least you will be happy.

Life After Matric

If you do decide that you want to further your studies, you can register at Matric College. You will be able to get an education, but most importantly, you will not be giving up on your happiness and your dreams.