Do you want to know how to access your Matric results online? Look no further. Find all the information you need on how to get your Matric results here.
How Can I Get My Matric Results Online?
You can get your Matric results online in the following ways:
- 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 R153.
- View your Matric Results. If you want your Matric Statement of Results to be reprinted, it will cost you R55.
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 2022 Matric Exam Results Be Released?
The 2022 Matric exam results will be released on the 20th of January 2023. Learners will be able to collect their Matric Statement of Results from their High Schools or exam venues. Results will also be available online.
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:
- Rewrite Matric
- Study a course that does not require 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 marks.
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 Accounting, Financial Management, 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:
- Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate
- Office Administration – Business Management: ICB Higher Certificate
- Financial Accounting – Business Management: ICB National Diploma
Short Courses
The Short Courses we offer will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to start a career. Here are the Short Courses you can study with us:
- Child Day Care Courses
- Crèche Management Courses
- Child Psychology Courses
- First Aid Course
- Beauty Therapy Courses
- Salon Management Courses
- Nail Care Courses
- Make-Up Application Courses
- Facial Skincare Courses
- Guest House Management Courses
- Tourism Management Courses
- Events Planning Courses
- Wedding Planning Courses
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 find employment 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.
Author: Tammy Fredericks
Editor: Stacey Christian
Date Published: December 19, 2022