2025 Matric Results Now Available at Schools
The 2025 matric results are now officially available at schools nationwide. After months of hard work, revision, exams, and anticipation, Grade 12 learners across South Africa can now see how they performed in one of the most important milestones of their academic journey.
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has confirmed that the 2025 matric results are now available at schools. This means that learners can visit the school where they wrote their final exams to collect their official results statements.
While many learners may have already accessed their results online through the DBE website, SMS notifications, or even in newspapers, there is still a strong need to physically fetch results statements at schools.
Why? Because the school-issued statements serve as an official, verifiable document that confirms whether a learner has passed or failed matric. These statements are often required immediately for:
- Applying for tertiary education – Universities and TVET colleges often require an official statement when considering applicants.
- Securing financial aid or bursaries – Institutions such as NSFAS or private bursaries require proof of matric results to process funding.
- Employment opportunities – For learners seeking jobs that require at least a matric certificate, these statements act as temporary proof of qualifications.
The physical statements from schools are critical for administrative purposes and are accepted as temporary proof until the official National Senior Certificate (NSC) is issued.
Arriving Times to Fetch Statements at Schools
Each school sets specific times for learners to collect their results statements to ensure the process is organized and safe. Generally, schools recommend that learners arrive early in the morning, often between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM, to avoid long queues.
Some schools may extend collection hours into the afternoon, but this varies depending on the number of learners and available staff.
Here are a few tips for collecting your results efficiently:
Check your school’s official communication – Many schools send SMS notifications, emails, or post notices on their websites or notice boards about the exact time and date for result collection.
Bring your ID or proof of registration – Schools usually require a valid South African ID or learner card to verify your identity.
Arrive early – Especially in larger schools, mornings tend to be less crowded.
When Will National Senior Certificates Be Available?
The official National Senior Certificates (NSC) are usually printed and issued a few weeks after learners have collected their results statements from schools. The NSC is the final, permanent document that confirms a learner’s matriculation status.
Depending on the DBE’s schedule, learners can generally expect their NSC certificates to be available within 4–6 weeks after results release.
Until the NSC is issued, the results statements collected at schools serve as the official document for any application to universities, colleges, bursaries, or employment. This is why it is essential for all learners to fetch their statements promptly and keep them safe.
2025 matric results at schools
Getting your 2025 matric results is a big moment, and it shows all the hard work you did in school. Some of you will be very happy with your marks, and some might feel a little sad. That’s okay!
Remember, your results are not the end. They are just the start of your next adventure. If you passed, you can now plan for college, university, or even jobs. If things didn’t go as planned, you can try again, ask for a remark, or write supplementary exams.
Congratulations to all 2025 matric learners—your hard work has paid off, and the next chapter of your life is waiting!!
