2025 Matric results online in South Africa
To check your 2025 Matric results online in South Africa, visit the Department of Basic Education (DBE) website or your provincial education department’s portal (like Gauteng or Western Cape) on January 13, 2026 (from around 10 AM), enter your exam number and personal details, or use the SMS service by texting ID & exam number to 35658, with IEB learners using the IEB website.
Official Online Check (DBE & Provinces)
Main Portal: Go to the Department of Basic Education website or education.gov.za/MatricResults/ExamResults.aspx on release day.
Provincial Sites: Use specific portals like results.gauteng.gov.za for Gauteng or westerncape.gov.za for Western Cape.
Enter Details: Input your exam number and other required personal info (name, home language).
Alternative Methods
SMS Service: Register by texting your ID number and exam number to 35658, and receive results via SMS.
Newspapers: Check major daily papers like The Star or Rapport on release day (Jan 13, 2026).
DBE App: Download the official app for smartphone access (requires registration).
For IEB (Private School) Learners
Visit the IEB website to check your results.
Important Dates
Release Date: January 13, 2026 (around 10 AM).
Collection: Collect your official Statement of Results from your writing center (school).