Check Your 2025 Matric Results Online – A Complete Guide
As the Class of 2025 awaits the release of their National Senior Certificate (NSC) results in January 2026, it’s essential to know exactly how and where you can check your marks online. Whether you’re a learner, parent or guardian, here’s everything you need to confidently access your 2025 matric results the moment they’re available.
When Are the 2025 Matric Results Released?
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) typically follows its annual schedule:
- National and provincial results are announced publicly first.
- Individual results are then released the next day for candidates to check online or at schools.
For the Class of 2025:
- National results were announced on Monday, 12 January 2026.
- Individual results became available from Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
How to Check Your 2025 Matric Results Online
There are several official ways to check your 2025 matric results:
1. Department of Basic Education Website
The DBE publishes results on its official portal.
You’ll typically need:
- Your exam number
- Sometimes your ID number
Steps:
- Visit the DBE matric results portal.
- Enter your exam number (and ID if required).
- Click “Search” to view your results.
2. Online News Portals (e.g., News24)
Media outlets like News24 publish individual matric results online once official release begins. On News24:
- https://www.news24.com/matricresults
- Enter your examination number into their matric results hub.
- Names and personal identifiers are omitted for privacy compliance (POPI Act).
3. SMS or USSD (Mobile Phones)
If you don’t have easy internet access, you can still get your results via mobile:
- SMS: Send your exam number (and sometimes ID) to the official results number (e.g., 35658). Standard SMS charges apply.
- USSD: Dial a USSD code like 12035658# and follow the prompts.
These options deliver results directly to your phone without needing an app or browser.
4. Provincial Results Platforms
Some provinces offer their own online portals—for example:
- Gauteng has a dedicated results platform where learners can enter their examination number and view results securely.
- https://results.gauteng.gov.za/
Tips for a Smoother Experience
- Have your exam number ready: This is essential for every online check.
- Results may be provisional: Official Statements of Results still need to be collected from your school or exam centre.
- Technical delays can happen: High traffic on release day may slow down portals, so try again after a short wait if needed.
What If Your Results Don’t Appear Online?
- Results might not show because of technical issues or missing publications.
- If your results aren’t online, contact your school or provincial education office to retrieve them.
Next Steps After Viewing Your Results
Once you’ve checked your matric results:
- Collect your official Statement of Results — you’ll need it for applications to universities, colleges, or jobs.
- If your marks are lower than expected, you can apply for remarking or rechecking (usually within a defined period after results are released).
Conclusion
Checking your 2025 matric results online is easier than ever with official portals and mobile services. Just make sure you use trusted sources and keep your exam details handy. Your matric results are a major milestone — understanding how to access them confidently makes the moment smoother and more empowering.
If you want, I can also show you a simple script or small web app to check results from an API (if one is publicly available), just ask!
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