How to Check Matric Results Online in 2023 (Ultimate Guide)

There are many ways in which you can access your Matric results, including online. The online method is more convenient because you can do it any time through your smartphone. Here is how you can check your Matric results online: Check Matric Results Online

Go to the Department of Basic Education (DBE) website
Click on the button for examination results
Click on the NSC exam results
You will be asked to put in your examination number
More personal information may be required
Click the search button
Your Matric results should appear here

How Do I Get My Matric Results On My Phone?

You can receive your Matric results on the phone by using the following methods: Check Matric Results Online by the following ways;

SMS
USSD

SMS

Text your examination number to 35658. Once your Matric results are available, you will receive them. Please note that SMS charges are R1.50.

USSD

Dial *120*35658*. You may be asked to enter your personal information. Complete the process until you receive your Matric results.

How Do I Check My Matric Results In Person?

There are other ways in which you can receive your Matric results besides the online tools mentioned above. You can also view your Matric results in person:

View your results in the newspaper
Receive your statement of results at school

Newspaper

You can find your Matric results in a newspaper. There are different publications that print Matric results when they are released. Make sure you buy one in time because they sell out quickly.

School

You can access your Matric results at the institution where you wrote your Matric and collect them.

What Are The 4 Types Of Certificates You Can Get In Matric?

These are the four (4) types of Matric Certificates:

Bachelor’s Degree Pass
Diploma Pass
Higher Certificate Pass
National Senior Certificate Pass

Bachelor’s Degree Pass

You must obtain a minimum of:

40% in your home language
50% in 4 subjects
30% in 2 other subjects

Diploma Pass

You must obtain a minimum of:

40% in your home language
40% in 4 subjects
30% in 2 other subjects

Higher Certificate Pass

You must obtain a minimum of:

40% in your home language
40% in 2 subjects
30% in 3 other subjects

National Senior Certificate Pass

You must obtain a minimum of:

40% in your home language
40% in 2 other subjects
30% in other subjects

Watch our CEO of Matric College, Jan Badenhorst, speak about Matric pass requirements

Is 75 A Distinction In Matric?

No, 75% is not a distinction pass in Matric. 75% is a distinction pass at a university level. To receive a distinction pass for Matric, you must get a mark of 80% and above.

Do You Get A Matric Certificate If You Failed?

Yes, you receive a Matric Certificate even if you failed Matric. This helps you to easily identify the subjects you failed so that you can improve them.

Can I Download My Matric Statement?

No, you can not download your Matric statement of results. However, you can receive your Matric statement of results in one day. If you apply for your Matric statement of results today, they can be delivered to you the same day.

What Is The Difference Between A Matric Certificate And A Statement Of Results?

Matric Certificate	Matric Statement Of Results
Permanent document	Temporary document
Used to apply for employment or university	Used to book space at university
Takes four to eight weeks to print	Can be printed in one day
It is a qualification	It is not a qualification

Can A Person Repeat Matric?

Yes, a person can repeat Matric. You can do this through Matric College. We offer the Rewrite Matric course. This course is an opportunity for students to improve their results.

Rewrite Matric Entry Requirements:

Already have a Matric
Incomplete Matric
Failed Matric
Passed Matric that needs improvement
Statement of results

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Can You Pass Matric With 6 Subjects?

Yes, you can pass Matric with six (6) subjects. You are required to have seven (7) subjects to study Matric in high school. From the seven subjects, you pass Matric if you pass six subjects. However, it is better to pass all seven subjects. This is good as it will help you when you apply to university. You will have a better chance of being accepted.

How Many Times Can You Rewrite Matric?

At Matric College, you can rewrite Matric as many times as you can. However, we know it is best for one to only rewrite their Matric once. This is why we provide you with the following academic support:
Tutors
Course Experts
Support Team
Past papers