[UPDATE] Matric 2025 results release: Key dates and access details
There were 766,543 full-time and 137,018 part-time candidates, totalling 903,561 students who were registered to write the 2025 NSC exams.
Learners will be able to access their personal results through any of the following channels:
Direct from their school/examination centre
Individual reports will be made available to students for collection at their school/examination centre from around 10am on 13 January (times may vary and students are urged to check their specific school notices).
Online
Students can access their results via the DBE website using their personal examination number at the matric exam results page here.
Newspaper
Following the recent High Court ruling, local newspapers (such as The Argus, The Star and The Rapport) and other accredited media across the country are permitted to publish the 2025 results.
Candidates will use their exam number to locate their mark, which will only state a pass (or not), along with a symbol that represents the student's performance. These symbols can be interpreted as follows:
- Level 7: 80 – 100% (Outstanding)
- Level 6: 70 – 79% (Meritorious)
- Level 5: 60 – 69% (Substantial)
- Level 4: 50 – 59% (Moderate)
- Level 3: 40 – 49% (Adequate)
- Level 2: 30 – 39% (Elementary)
- Level 1: 0 – 29% (Not achieved)
Mobile
SMS
SMS your 13-digit ID number followed by your exam number (eg. 9501010000000 123456789) to 35658. You'll get a confirmation text to register and your results per subject will be sent via SMS once released. This option is charged at R1.50 per SMS.
USSD
Dial *120*35658# on your phone and follow the prompts. Enter your ID and exam numbers when asked. Your results will be sent to your phone after completing the process. Please note the costs that will apply.
UPDATED with mobile options on 13 January 2026 at 10.21am
