This article contains information on how to check the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results online at your comfort.
- IMPORTANT: The supplementary examination in February/March has been phased out and is therefore no longer available. A new examination is available during May/June where candidates can improve their results or complete outstanding results.
NSC Examination Results General Information:
- NSC full-time candidates may access their results on this website
- The results that are reflected on this website are the results of the 2024 National Senior Certificate examination.
- The Statement of Results is available at the school/exam centre where the candidate wrote.
- Some candidates’ results may be excluded from the results published on this 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 the district/provincial office.
- The Department of Basic Education reserves the right to change any of the information published on this website.
Release of 2024 National Senior Certificate Examination Results
The 2024 National Senior Certificate examinations concluded on 28 November 2024 and the Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube, will announce the outcome of the examinations on 13 January 2025. Results will be released to candidates on 14 January 2025. Some results may not be available because of technical issues.
- Candidates are urged to get their statements of results from their school/centre where they wrote the exams. Candidates’ results will also be available on this website from 6am on 14 January 2025.
- Result queries should be submitted for investigation within 30 days after the release of results.
- Candidates must ensure that names and identity numbers reflect correctly on their statement of results and report any required corrections to the Department before 21 February 2025.
How To Check Matric Results Online
There are various ways you can use to access your grades. You do not need to be near your school or a government education office to get them. Below are a few ways you can easily get your exam marks.
Through a mobile phone
You can access your grades by dialing a USSD code using your phone or by sending an SMS to the provided number:
- The USSD code is *120*35658#. Follow the steps provided, enter your ID number and get your results per subject.
- When you register for matric results using the SMS, send your ID and exam number to 35658.
- You will receive a confirmation message with your marks.
- For the mobile phone service, charges are applicable.
Through the news websites
You can also get your matric scores from online news websites. Some websites publish the scores on the day the government releases the grades. However, they are not full grades and will only let you know whether or not you have passed.
From your school
You can also visit your school to get your scores. These will be your marks per subject. However, these are not official marks, but you can get the printed grades after a few months.
CLICK HERE to access the Matric Faqs
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