Check Your Matric Results

The release of matric results is a major event in South Africa, and there are several reliable, official methods provided by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) to check your marks. Based on the official release dates for the most recent National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations (written in November 2025), the results are to be available in 14 January 2026.

The Statement of Results is available from January at the school/exam centre where the candidate wrote.
Some candidate’s results may be excluded from the results published on department website because of technical reasons. If a candidate’s results do not show, the candidate should please enquire at the centre where they wrote or district/provincial office.
The Department of Basic Education reserves the right to change any of the information published on this website.

Check Online via the DBE Website

The official Department of Basic Education website is the primary source for online results.

DBE Website: Visit the official Department of Basic Education website.
Process: You will see some general information related to exam. After the information there are a examination results section.
Requirement: You will need your Examination Number to view your marks.
In Person: Collect your Statement of Results from your school/exam centre starting January 15, 2026 (for NSC)

Provincial Portals

Some provinces, like Gauteng, also publish results on their dedicated portals. Check your specific Provincial Education Department (PED) website for a direct link (e.g., the Gauteng Department of e-Government’s results portal).

Mobile SMS & USSD Services

These services require you to pre-register your details and are often run in conjunction with media partners like the SABC. Note that standard network rates apply.

SMS Service

Register: Send an SMS with your Examination Number to the designated shortcode. (Common codes used in previous years include 35658 or 45856. Always verify the code announced by the DBE/SABC for the current year.)
Details: You will be prompted to confirm your details.
Receive Results: Your results will be sent to your phone via SMS once they are officially released.

USSD Service

Dial: Dial the designated USSD code (e.g., *120*35658# or *120*45856#).
Follow Prompts: Enter your Examination Number and ID Number as requested.
Receive Results: You will be charged R1-50 per minute and the results will be sent to your phone as soon as they are available.

Your School or Exam Centre

This is the most critical method, as it is where you receive your official printed Statement of Results.

Collection Date: Results are made available for collection at schools or exam centres the day after the Minister’s official national announcement.
Requirement: You must bring your ID Document to collect your statement.
Benefit: The printed statement is your official proof of marks and is required for tertiary applications, remarking or rechecking.

Matric Results Through Newspapers

Results are traditionally published in a special results supplement in major national newspapers.

Note: Only your Examination Number and status (e.g., Passed, Passed with Bachelor’s Degree Admission) are usually published to protect privacy. Your individual subject marks are not published here.

Download the DBE Mobile App

Download the “Matric Live” or “DBE Matric App” from Google Play Store or Apple App Store (free). Register with your ID and exam number. Log in on release day to view results.

What to Do if You Don’t See Your Results

If you are a full-time candidate and your results do not appear on the website or via SMS:

Contact Your School: The school or exam centre where you wrote will have the final, verified Statement of Results.
Contact DBE: Enquire at your nearest District or Provincial Education Office or contact the DBE Call Centre: 0800 202 933.