The time has now arrived for you to get your 2024 matric results.
We hope you’ve done well and will get the best results you deserve for the hard work you’ve put in your matric time for the class of 2024.
The 2024 matric results has been released, here’s a summary overview and how to access them.
National & Provincial Rankings
Every province has seen an increase in their 2024 matric pass rate, boosting the national performance to 87.3%.
| Ranking | Province | Performance |
| 1 | Free State | 89.0% |
| 2 | KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) | 86.4% |
| 3 | Gauteng | 85.4% |
| 4 | North West | 81.6% |
| 5 | Western Cape | 81.5% |
| 6 | Eastern Cape | 81.4% |
| 7 | Limpopo | 79.5% |
| 8 | Mpumalanga | 77.0% |
| 9 | Northern Cape | 84.2% |
2024 Matric Results Release Date
The matric results of 2024 have officially been released and accessible today, 14 January 2025.
The results are accessible at schools or exam centres today according to this schedule:
- 6:00 AM: Results will be available online on the Department of Basic Education’s website, allowing you to check your matric results online in case you’re not in the area.
- 8:00 AM: Physical statements of results available at schools and exam centres for your certificate collection.
- 10:00 AM: In the Western Cape, learners can collect their results from schools or exam centres from this time.
How to Access Your 2024 Matric Results
You have various options to instantly access your matric results, please see below.
1. Matric Results Online
You can quickly check your 2024 matric results online on the Department of Basic Education’s website, follow these simple steps to get your results:
- Visit https://www.education.gov.za/MatricResults/ExamResults.aspx
- Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the “SC Examination Results” section.
- Enter your student number and your results will be displayed on the screen.
2. School Where You’ve Taken Exams
Visit your matric school to collect a hard copy and the official matric results certificate.
Check the above times, as to when you can go to your school to get your results.
Certificates will be available across all provinces except the Western Cape at 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM at WC province.
3. Newspapers Publication
The Department of Basic Education will proceed with publishing the matric results in participating newspapers.
The newspapers will publish the high-level outcome of your performance:
- B: Bachelors Pass
- D: Diploma
- HC: Higher Certificate
- NSC: NSC Pass
- F: Fail
But for how you’ve performed per subject, you have to use the online and exam centre options.
4. Matric Results SMS
You’ll need to register with the following instructions to get your matric results by SMS:
- Send your exam number to 35658.
- You’ll receive reminders and further instructions via SMS.
- SMSes cost R1.50 each, and free SMS bundles do not apply.
5. Matric Results USSD Code
On the release date, you’ll be able to access your matric results via the following USSD code:
- Dial *120*35658# on your phone.
- Follow the prompts to register and access your results
Once you obtain your final results, you can proceed with university late applications or registrations.