How to Check 2026 Matric Results from the Department of Education
Department of Education Matric Result Checking 2026… How to get your matric results from the Department of Education.
In this post, we have outlined the easy steps to follow to access your matric result from the Department of Education.
Checking matric results 2026 is easy as the process is not as stressful as you think, you can check it online, sms, website, from school, and at the Department of Education where we have highlighted the steps to follow.
Results will be released to candidates on 14 January 2026. Some results may not be available because of technical issues.
- Candidates are urged to get their statements of results from the school or centre where they wrote the exams. Candidates’ results will also be available on this website from 6 a.m. on 14 January 2026.
- 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 2026.
RE-MARK/RE-CHECK OF EXAM SCRIPT
A candidate may apply at the prescribed fee for the re-mark/re-check of his/her examination scripts. Registration can be done at either the school or district office in the province or online at www.eservices.gov.za (all instructions appear on the reverse side of the Statement of Results).
Fees for re-marking and re-checking per subject:
Re-mark : R116.00
Re-check : R29.00
Viewing of scripts may only be done after a re-mark or re-check of results. The closing date for applications is 7 days after release of re-mark or re-check results. The fee for viewing is R220.00
Results of remarking will be released from 14 March 2026 and will be available at the school/exam centre where the candidate sat for their examinations.
How to Check 2026 Matric Results from the Department of Education
Finding your matric results online is a fairly easy process if you follow these steps
- Step 1: Visit the website’ https://www.education.gov.za/MatricResults/ExamResults/tabid/175/Default.aspx
- Step 2:Â Enter your examination number.
- Step 3:Â More personal details may be required.
- Step 4: Press ‘search’.
- Step 5:Â Your matric results will now come up.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
For the students who sat their matric exams, it seems like a daunting task to get their grades. Many do not understand how to get matric results or even when the government will release them. We have answered some of the questions below.
HOW CAN I GET MY MATRIC RESULTS BY SMS?
There are many methods of accessing your marks. Other than visiting the government website, you can get your results by SMS. You can send your ID number and examination number to 35658, or you can dial *120*35658#.
HOW CAN I CHECK MY MATRIC RESULTS ONLINE – GAUTENG?
If you sat for your exam in Gauteng, you could access your scores by logging into the Government website. You will need your examination number, personal details such as your name and your home language.
ARE MATRIC RESUTS OUT?
Matric scores are out. The scores are released according to the Department of Basic Education.
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