The 2026 National Senior Certificate (NSC) matric results in South Africa will be officially released to candidates on 14 January 2026.
The release of the matric results is a significant moment in the lives of South African students. It marks the end of their secondary education and opens doors to new opportunities in tertiary education, the workplace, and beyond.
Candidates are urged to get their statements of results from the school or centre where they wrote the exams. Candidates’ results will also be available on this website from 6 a.m. on 14 January 2026.
Result queries should be submitted for investigation within 30 days after the release of results.
Candidates must ensure that names and identity numbers reflect correctly on their statement of results and report any required corrections to the Department before 21 February 2026.
Ways to Check Your Matric Result
Students will be able to check their results through various channels, including:
- The Matric Results Online System: This platform allows students to securely access their results using their examination and ID numbers.
- SMS: Students could register their cell phone numbers to receive their results via SMS.
- USSD: Some provinces offered the option to access results through USSD codes.
- Newspapers: Major newspapers across South Africa published the results of all students who took the NSC exams.
The release of the matric results is always a time of mixed emotions for students and their families. There is excitement, relief, and pride for those who have achieved their goals. However, there is also disappointment and uncertainty for those who did not perform as well as they had hoped.
It is important to remember that the matric results are just one step in a long journey. Regardless of their results, all students have the potential to achieve great things. There are many paths to success, and it is important to find the one that is right for you. 🤝
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