Here's HOW to get your matric results

Here’s HOW to get your matric results – EXPLAINER

The release of matric results is a highly anticipated event for South African students, marking the end of their high school journey.

The release of matric results is a highly anticipated event for South African students, marking the end of their high school journey. Images by needpix and Jon S/flickr

The release of matric results is a highly anticipated event for South African students, marking the end (hopefully) of their high school journey.

It’s an important milestone that students, parents, and teachers eagerly await, as these results play a key role in deciding future education and career paths.

As the Department of Basic Education (DBE) gets ready to announce these results, everyone involved looks forward to the outcome.

The results will influence future education and career choices, opening doors to new opportunities and helping students plan their next steps with confidence.

Matric results release date 2025

The DBE has announced that the matric results 2025 release date is Monday, 13 January 2025.

This decision aligns with the start of the 2025 academic year, scheduled for Wednesday, 15 January 2025.

Here’s a detailed timeline:

Monday, 13 January 2025: The Department of Basic Education will announce the results nationally
Tuesday, 14 January 2025: Individual matric results will be available at schools and online via official DBE platforms

NOTE: The time the results will be available will differ from province to province as well as online vs at schools.

Step-by-step guide to getting your matric results on your phone

Why queue when you can get your results from the comfort of your home – or your holiday destination?

Get your exam number and cellphone

You need your exam number to gain access to your matric results.

SMS or use the USSD code

Register by SMSing your exam number to 35658, after which you will receive reminders and USSD instructions to follow to gain access to your results on Tuesday, 14 January.

*SMSes are charged at R1.50 each. Free SMSes do not apply.

Alternatively, dial the USSD code *120*35658#.

You will then receive further instructions to gain access to your results on Tuesday, 14 January.

*USSD charged at 50c per 20 seconds. Free minutes do not apply.

If you require further assistance, call 0800 202 933 for help.

NOTE: You may submit your exam number via one cellphone number only to receive your results via this service, as per the Department of Education’s guidelines.

This service applies only to the Department of Education’s National Senior Certificate examinations and not to Independent Examinations Board exams.

ALSO NOTE: Those who submit their personal information via the delivery methods mentioned above give consent for their personal information to be processed to communicate their examination results. Any person who communicates personal information as per these clauses guarantees that they are legally authorised to do so.

The Department of Basic Education reiterates the following:

These results are preliminary and, therefore, in the case of omissions, candidates must contact the school, district or provincial education department.

Bursaries are available from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for any course of study. Contact NSFAS on 08600 NSFAS (08600 67327), email info@nsfas.org.za or visit www.nsfas.org.za

Although every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the results, note that candidates’ results may have been omitted or inaccurately printed due to technical reasons.

The South African website will offer in-depth coverage of everything related to the matric exam results in the new year. Be sure to bookmark the website NOW.