Matric Exam Results: North West

Please note that you can study at Matric College to gain higher level qualifications whether your Matric results state that you have failed or passed.

The North West province has had an excellent Matric pass rate in the past five years. Their pass rate has not been below 70%. Below is a list of the Matric results in North West over the past five years: 

  • 2016: 76.2%
  • 2017: 79.4%
  • 2018: 81.1%
  • 2019: 86.8%
  • 2020: 76.2%

Matric Exam Results For 2018 In All Provinces

What Time Will Matric Results In 2022 Be Released?

Matric results for the students who are writing their Matric in 2022, will be released next year. The results are usually published by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) at the beginning of every year. To find these, you can check out the DBE website regularly or sign up for our newsletters to receive regular updates. 

How Do I Get My Matric Results?

You get your Matric results through different methods. This can either be through your phone, or in person. Below we have set up a list of methods you can use to get your Matric results

  • Newspaper 
  • School 
  • SMS 
  • USSD 
  • Online 

Can I Get My Results Through A Newspaper?

Yes, you can get your Matric results through the newspaper. This applies at the beginning of the year when the Department of Basic Education (DBE) publishes all Matric results in South Africa. You can buy yourself a newspaper to view your Matric results. 

Please note that the newspapers will not have your identity revealed for safety purposes. As a result, they comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). 

Do Schools Provide Matric Results?

Yes, High Schools provide students with their Matric results. The High School where you completed your Final Matric exam will have access to your Matric results. To get your Matric results, you can simply visit the school and ask for them. 

You can collect your Matric Certificate at school after seven weeks or one year of your Matric results being released by the DBE

How Can I Get My Matric Results Via SMS In The North West?

You can get your Matric results through SMS, by doing the following: 

  • Using your smartphone, open the SMS section
  • In the SMS, write your examination number
  • You can send your exam number to this number: 35658 (please note that the number may change at any time) 
  • The SMS fee is R3.00 (please note that the fee may change at any time).
  • Your Matric results will be sent to you once they are available 

Watch Our Principal Of Matric College, Jan Badenhorst, Explain Step By Step Of How You Can Get Your Matric Results Via SMS

How Can I Access My Matric Results Through The USSD Method?

  • Open the dial pad in your smartphone
  • Enter *120*35659# (this code may change at any time) 
  • Please enter your personal details 
  • Once you have filled out the required details, you will be able to see your Matric results

How Can I Check My Grade 12 Results Online 2022?

Follow these simple steps to check your Matric results online for North West:

  1. Visit the website of the Department of Basic Education (DBE)
  2. From the menu, click “Exam results”
  3. Click on the NSC exam results button
  4. Your exam number will be needed
  5. In case more information is needed, please provide it
  6. To begin searching, click the search button
  7. As soon as the results are available, you will see them

For more details on how to get your Matric results, you can look at these sites:

Please note that you can study at Matric College to gain higher level qualifications whether your matric results state that you have failed or passed.

How Can I Check My Matric Results Online 2021 Using My ID Number?

Using your Identity Document (ID), you can get your Matric results in the following manner: 

  • On your smartphone, open the Apple Play Store or Google Play Store 
  • Download the Matricsmate App
  • As needed, enter your examination number 
  • Your identification number should also be included
  • You will be able to access your Matric results once they are released

How Many Subjects Do You Need To Pass Matric?

In High School, you need seven subjects to study Matric. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) states that students get awarded a Matric Qualification if all seven subjects are passed

The DBE also states that students can also be awarded a Matric Qualification if they fail one subject, provided the subject is not their Home Language. 

What Happens If You Fail Two Subjects In Matric?

If you fail two or more subjects in Matric, you cannot pass Matric. Only students that fail one subject or pass all subjects are considered to have passed Matric. If you fail Matric, you can apply for a rewrite. This is offered at Matric College.

To rewrite your Matric through us, you must apply for the Rewrite Matric Course. This course will also allow you to change subjects if you want. Only a minimum of four (4) subjects will be changed. 

In the Rewrite Matric Course, you will be required to write a final examination. To pass this exam, you must get a mark of 50% or higher. 

When you have completed the Rewrite Matric Course through us, you will receive a Matric Qualification from Umalusi

How Do I Pass Matric?

You can pass Matric if you receive any of the following Matric Pass Levels. We have arranged them from highest to lowest:

Bachelor’s Degree Pass 

Diploma Pass 

Higher Certificate Pass 

National Senior Certificate Pass 

Highest Pass 

Second-Highest Pass 

Third-Highest Pass 

Fourth-Highest Pass

  • A minimum of 40% in your home language 
  • A minimum of 50% in four subjects 
  • A minimum of 30% in two other subjects 
  • A minimum of 40% in your home language 
  • A minimum of 40% in four subjects 
  • A minimum of 30% in two other subjects 
  • A minimum of 40% in your home language 
  • A minimum of 40% in two subjects 
  • A minimum of 30% in four other subjects 
  • A minimum of 40% in your home language 
  • A minimum of 30% in two other subjects 
  • A minimum of 30% in three subjects 
  • One subject can be failed

What Is Symbol C In Matric Results?

The symbol ‘C’ stands for the following in your Matric results:

60 – 69% achieved, with an APS of 5.

You can find a complete breakdown of all the Matric symbols and their corresponding APS in the table below.

Symbols for Matric subjects / Marks received in the final examination  

APS (Admission Point Score)

A  (80 – 100%)

7

B  (70 – 79%)

6

C  (60 – 69%)

5

D  (50 – 59%)

4

E  (40 – 49%)

3

F  (30 – 39%)

2

G  (0 – 29%)

1

Please note that you can further your studies through Matric College regardless of what your Matric symbol or pass level if. We have courses for students who have failed or passed Matric. You can obtain a higher level qualification through us today. Apply and start studying towards your successful future. 

Author: Mulisa Nethononda

Editor: Tammy Fredericks

Date Published: November 24, 2022