How To Get Your Matric Results 2023

How to get your results – 5 ways to Check your 2023 Matric Results 

1.) On 19 January you can visit the Western Cape Education Department’s website (available from 2 pm onwards).

2.) Go to your high school from 20 January 2023. Results should be available from noon.

3.) Send your ID number and exam number via SMS to 35658. Both numbers must have 13 digits to be accepted and there is a once-off cost of R3.00 to register. Once registration is completed, results will be delivered by SMS when they are released.

4.) Use the USSD service by dialling *120*35658#. After answering multiple questions, enter your ID number. You’ll receive your results per subject after you’ve completed the process. You’ll have the option to opt-in or out to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act. USSD rates apply.

5.) On 20th January names of successful candidates will be published in newspapers. You’ll need to know your exam number, which will be used instead of your name.

What’s next?

We congratulate all successful matriculants! If you were unsuccessful, however, there are many options you can consider.

Here are some frequently asked questions to help you take the next step, whether you’ve passed or not:

What are Bachelor’s, Diploma and Certificate passes?

A Bachelor’s Pass means you can apply for a degree course at a university or university of technology and may study for a higher certificate, diploma or bachelor’s degree.

To achieve a  Bachelor’s pass, you must:

• Pass 6 of the 7 subjects offered.
• Of which 4 Subjects must be at least a 50% (level 4) achievement.
• Including Home Language 40% Compulsory Pass /excluding Life Orientation.
• 30% Pass in the Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT).
• The Department of Basic Education has revoked the list of designated subjects with effect from September 2018.
• The minimum admission requirements for a Bachelor’s degree programme remain the same, namely, an NSC with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the Higher Education Institution (HEI), coupled with an achievements rating of 4 (50-59%) or better in any four (4) NSC subject except Life Orientation.

A Diploma Pass requires 40% in 4 higher credit subjects, 30% in 3 lower credit subjects, and you may fail 1 subject. With this pass, you can enrol for a bridging course at a Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college or a diploma course at a university of technology.

To receive a Diploma Pass, a student must:

• Pass 6 of the 7 subjects offered.
• Of which 4 Subjects must be at least a 40% (level 3) achievement
• Subjects include Home Language at 40% Compulsory Pass /excluding Life Orientation
• 30% Pass in Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT)

A Certificate Pass requires a 40% pass in your home language, 2 subjects above 40%, 4 subjects above 30% and you may fail 1 subject. This pass allows you to study for a Higher Certificate.

I was unsuccessful, what do I do now?

If you need support, we provide counselling and support on our toll-free line 0800 45 46 47. You could also consider rewriting your exam. This is known as the supplementary exam. You qualify to rewrite if you’ve failed 2 or more subjects.

2023 Grade 12 learners may register to write the examination if:

• they failed to meet the requirements in the November examination;
• they passed but seek to improve their performance; or
• they were absent from the writing of one or more question papers due to ill health or other unforeseen circumstances.

Application forms will be available at schools offering the NSC, district offices, the

WCED Examination Client Service Centre at Grand Central and on the WCED website.

The NSC June 2023 supplementary examination application is from 20 January– 8 February 2023.

Any inquiries related to the NSC supplementary examination can be forwarded to examregistrations@westerncape.gov.za.

What if I want to have my papers remarked on?

To have your paper remarked, you would need to have failed 1 or more subjects in the National Senior Certificate/ABET Level 4 Examinations. However, if you passed, you may qualify after writing a letter of motivation. The WCED provides more guidelines here.

Applications for re-marking and re-checking close on 4 February 2023. No late applications will be accepted and the applications MUST be done online at www.eservices.gov.za

Payment for Re-Marking and Re-Checking 2023 Matric Results

The payment for re-marking and re-checking are as follows:

Remarking: R110 (per subject)
Rechecking: R27 (per subject)
Viewing of scripts (only after remarking and rechecking): R212 (per subject & non-refundable)

Payments can be made by EFT or at a Nedbank branch into the following account

Bank: Nedbank
Account name: WCED
Account type: Current Account
Account number: 1452 045 089
Branch name: NEDBANK CORPORATE
Branch code: 145 209
Deposit reference: 15 + ID Number

Once you have received your results, AFTER re-marking and rechecking, you may apply to view your answer scripts.
Apply to view your answer scripts at Christiaan.Klopper@westerncape.gov.za with proof of payment.

I want to further my studies, where can I apply?

There are several globally recognized and accredited universities, universities of technology and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges in the Western Cape. Depending on the type of pass you achieved, you can apply at the following institutions:

• Cape Peninsula University of Technology
• University of the Western Cape
• University of Cape Town
• Stellenbosch University
• University of South Africa (Unisa)
• College of Cape Town
• False Bay College
• Northlink College
• West Coast College
• Boland College
• South Cape College

Where can I get financial assistance for higher education?

Many private institutions are offering financial support. For bursaries offered by the Western Cape Government, you can visit our bursaries page for more information.