How To Get Your Matric Results 2025

There are different ways to get your matric result, in this post we will show you five ways to Check your 2025 Matric Results.

You are just a few letters away, read on…

DOWNLOAD MATRIC RESULT ONLINE:

On 14 January you can visit the Western Cape Education Department’s website.

VISIT YOUR SCHOOL:

Go to your high school from 14 January 2025. Results should be available from noon.

GET MATRIC RESULTS VIA SMS:

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.

USSD SERVICE:

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.

NEWSPAPERS PUBLICATION:

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 PASS?”

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.

2025 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.

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

The closing date for applications to re-mark or re-check matric exam scripts for 2025 is January 29, 2025. Applications can be submitted: At school or district office and Online at www.eservices.gov.za.

Payment for Re-Marking and Re-Checking 2025 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.