The Department of Basic Education (DBE) Under their Minister Ms S Gwarube will announced the Release of Matric Examination Results on press on 15 January 2025,This Guide will lead to How to Check Matric Results through Online with or Without Matric ID and Number,Mobile sms,USSD Code ,On moya App and On Magazine (though this year results will not Published on Magazzine).
When Will 2024 Matric Results Will be Released?
The students who sat for the final Matric exam On October 2024 to November Expected to get their results on 15 January 2025.
Here’s The 2024 Matric Results Release Schedule
| Activity | Date |
| Matric Exam Marks Are Captured | 16 December 2024 |
| Pre-standardisation meeting | 22/23 December 2024 |
| Umalusi standardisation meeting | 24 December 2024 |
| National Examination Irregularities Committee (NEIC) meeting | 28 December 2024 |
| Umalusi Approval of Results | 7 January 2025 |
| Minister Announcement of Matric Exam Results | 15 January 2025 |
| Provincial Release of Results | 16 January 2025 |
How to check matric results online with exam number
If you’re wondering how to view matric certificate online, the procedure is simple. We offer complete instructions on how to check online matric results 2024. The results are published on the Department of Basic Education’s website, education.gov.za.
Follow the steps below to get your marks:
- Go to the government website above.
- Register using your details. (Please note you can only register for matric results until February 22nd the day before the marks are released).
- Click on the link for 2024 NSC exam results.
- Enter your examination number.
- Your results will appear on the screen.
- Click the download button and print.
In addition to the ways listed above, you can contact the Department of Basic Education after the results are available. However, it may take some time before you receive your grades through these channels because many students will be phoning the department to obtain their grades.
How to get my matric results via SMS
Send your identification (ID) number and exam number via SMS to 35658. Both numbers must have 13 digits to be accepted and there is a once-off charge of R3 to register. Once registration is completed, results will be delivered by SMS when they are released.
How to get my matric results via USSD
- Dial this number on your phone *120*35658#
- You will be required to answer some multiple-choice questions.
- Enter your ID and examination number.
- You will then receive your matric results.
How to get my Matric results Via Newspapers
List of Newspaper Publishes Matric Results
- The Rapport
- Sowetan
- The Argus/Cape Times
- The Star
- The Citizen
- Pretoria News
- City Press
- Beeld
- Daily Maverick
- Rapport
- Mail & Guardian
This year Matric Results will not Published on Newspaper so The DBE encourage to use Other methods of Checking results
How to Check Matric Results on Matric Mate App
MatricsMate App
- Download the MatricsMate app
- from Google Play Store or Apple Play Store
- Enter your 13 digit ID number and examination number.
- You will then be able to view the matric results as soon as they are available.
Check Matric results by South Africa’s provinces
How Are Matric Results Calculated?
The grade a student receives in their most recent matriculation will have the most impact on their future. When making a decision, potential universities and even corporations look at a student’s final matric grades.
As a result, understanding how your matriculation scores are obtained is critical in order to both appreciate the process and be prepared to protest any marks that you believe were calculated incorrectly.
National Senior Certificate (NSC) levels and the APS comparison
| NSC Levels | NSC% | APS Levels | APS% |
| 8 | 90 – 100 % | ||
| 7 | 80 – 100 % | 7 | 80 – 89 % |
| 6 | 70 – 79 % | 6 | 70 – 79 % |
| 5 | 60 – 69 % | 5 | 60 – 69 % |
| 4 | 50 – 59 % | 4 | 50 – 59 % |
| 3 | 40 – 49 % | 3 | 40 – 49 % |
| 2 | 30 – 39 % | 2 | 30 – 39 % |
| 1 | 0 – 29 % | 0 | 0 – 29 % |
Essential Direct Links to Check Matric Results
- Department of Basic Education (DBE) Website:www.education.gov.za
- Provincial Education Department Websites:
- Eastern Cape:www.ecdoe.gov.za
- Free State:http://www.education.fs.gov.za/
- Gauteng:https://www.gauteng.gov.za/Home
- KwaZulu-Natal:https://www.kzneducation.gov.za/
- Northern Cape: http://ncdoe.ncpg.gov.za/
- Limpopo:www.edu.limpopo.gov.za
- Mpumalanga: www.mpumalanga.gov.za/education
- North West: www.nwdesd.gov.za/
- Western Cape: www.westerncape.gov.za/dept/education
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