How to access your matric results
The release of matric results is a highly anticipated day for South African students, marking the end – hopefully – of their school journey.
The release of matric results is a significant moment for South African students, symbolizing the hopeful conclusion of their high school journey.
It’s an important milestone that students, parents, and teachers eagerly await, as the results play a key role in deciding future education and career paths.
The results will influence future education and career choices, opening doors to new opportunities and help students plan their next steps with confidence.
As the Department of Basic Education (DBE) gets ready to announce the 2024 results, everyone involved is looking forward to the outcome – with fingers crossed.
Matric results release date
The DBE has announced that the matric result 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 may 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.