Matric Results 2026: How to Check Your 2025 NSC Results (All Methods)

Matric Results 2026: How to Check Your 2025 Results

Find out when Matric Results 2026 are released and how to check your 2025 NSC results via school, online, SMS, USSD, and provincial portals.

If you’re searching for Matric Results 2026, this complete guide explains when the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results will be released, how to check them safely, and what to do if your results do not appear online. All official checking methods are covered, including school collection, online platforms, SMS/USSD, and provincial portals.

When Will Matric Results 2025 Be Released in 2026?

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has confirmed the following timeline for the 2025 NSC results:

• 12 January 2026: The Minister of Basic Education announces the national results
• 13 January 2026: Results released to candidates
  • Available online from 06:00am on the DBE results platform
  • Provincial platforms may open later (for example, Western Cape from 10:00am)

What You Need Before Checking Your Matric Results

Make sure you have the following information ready:

• Exam number (most important)
• South African ID number (required for some platforms)
• Access to the internet (for online checks)

Lost your exam number? Contact your school, exam centre, or district/provincial education office.

How to Check Matric Results 2026 (All Official Methods)

Check Your Results at Your School or Exam Centre (Most Reliable)

Your official Statement of Results will be available at the school or exam centre where you wrote your matric exams.

This is the most reliable method, especially if your results are not visible online due to technical exclusions.

Tip: Arrive early on 13 January 2026, as queues are usually long.

Check Matric Results 2026 Online (DBE Platform)

The DBE confirms that results will be available online from 06:00am on 13 January 2026.

Note: Some candidates’ results may not appear online due to technical or verification reasons. In such cases, you must check at your school or education office.

Check Results via Provincial Education Portals

Some provinces provide their own online portals, which can be faster during peak traffic times.

Examples include:

• Gauteng: Results available from 13 January 2026
• Western Cape: Online access from 13 January 2026 (from 10:00am), including remark and recheck information

Check Matric Results by SMS or USSD

SMS and USSD options are useful when websites are slow. These services may differ by province and network provider.

Commonly published options include:

• USSD: 12045856#
• SMS: Send your exam number to 45856 (standard SMS charges apply)

Other services (such as 35658) may be announced closer to results week. Always confirm numbers via DBE or provincial announcements.

What to Do If Your Matric Results Don’t Appear Online

This happens every year for some candidates.

Follow these steps:

• Do not panic – missing results are often due to technical reasons
• Visit your school or exam centre
• Contact your district or provincial education office if unresolved

DBE guidance: Result queries must be submitted within 30 days after the release date.

Re-mark, Recheck & Corrections (Important Dates)

If you believe your marks are incorrect, you may apply for a remark or recheck.

Example (Western Cape):

• Remark applications: 13 – 27 January 2026
• Remark/recheck results released: 13 March 2026

Ensure your name and ID number are correct on your statement. Corrections must be submitted before 20 February 2026, as per DBE guidance.

Visit Department of education for more Information.