One quick mode of accessing your matric results is by the checking the website of the Department Of Basic Education.
Obviously, many struggle to get their matric results especially some students and their parents, however you can easily apply for matric results via SMS.
In this post, we have outline the basic steps you need to follow in order to apply for matric results via SMS.
In order not to limit you, we have also provided a detailed information on: how matric results are calculated, other platforms to get your matric results” and many more.
About Matric Results
The Department of Education will release the matric results in early January. The individual results are released on the morning after the results have been disclosed to the schools.
The SABC Education SMS and USSD services are one of the ways students can acquire their grades.
Matric Results Calculation
Internal School-based Assessments (SBA) account for 25% of the final matric result. Also, the external final test accounts for 75% of the final matric result. This is termed as the portfolio work that one has performed throughout the year.
How To Apply For Matric Results
The matric results can be gotten through: SMS, USSD, News Publication, School Or Exams Centre Or Online.
How To Apply For Matric Results Via SMS
SMS service
Students have to input their ID number and exam number to the short code “35658” through SMS.
In order to qualify, both numbers must have the correct 13 digits that was used during the registration process.
USSD service
Students may register for the USSD service by simply dialing *120*35658# and providing/inputting their ID number and exam number. Once the results are ready, students will get their results per subject. 
Other Places Where To Get Matric Results
News24
Results of students can be found at http://matricresults.news24.com/ — News24’s Matric Results website. After registration, one will receive an SMS notification when the results are ready.
School
The schools usually post the early results. Reach out to the school ahead of time to confirm their presence.
Newspapers
The results are published by all major national newspapers. The student’s exam number is rather used instead of the name. Therefore students must know their exam numbers.
Online
- Simply log onto the Department of Education matric result’s page.
- Please enter your exam number.
- More personal information may be needed.
- Press the search button.
- Your matric results are now displayed.
How To Apply Matric Certificate Online
The application of matric certificate can be done online through the e-Matric e-Re-Issue should in case you have misplaced or mistakenly destroyed your original matric certificate.
Also, you can apply if you took matric in more than one sitting and want to combine your credits to qualify for a National Certificate, like a Senior Certificate (SC) or National Senior Certificate (NSC).
How To Combine Your Matric Results
Students who participated in the matriculation exam more than once may have their results combined.
The following documents below are to be sent to the nearest DBE/PED office:
- Examination results from all sessions
- A certified copy of the original identity document (ID)
- The payment receipt