The wait is almost over for the Class of 2025-2026. With the official release date for the Matric Results fast approaching, knowing exactly how to access your marks online is crucial. This step-by-step guide will walk every Grade 12 student in South Africa through the official process to check their results from the comfort of their home or mobile device.
How to Check Your 2025-2026 Matric Results Online (Step-by-Step)
Checking your results online is the quickest and most direct method. Follow these instructions carefully.
Step 1: Visit the Official Results Portal
On results day, go directly to the official Department of Basic Education results website:
https://www.education.gov.za
- Pro Tip: Bookmark this page now to avoid searching on the busy release day. Alternatively, your specific provincial education department website will also host the results portal.
Step 2: Locate the Results Section
Once on the official education website:
- Look for a prominent banner, button, or link that says “NSC Examination Results,” “Matric Results 2025-2026,” or “Grade 12 Results.”
- This link will typically be on the homepage and is impossible to miss on results day.
Step 3: Enter Your Required Details
You will be directed to a secure results page. Here, you must accurately enter:
- Your Examination Number: This is the unique number assigned to you for the final NSC exams. (Find it on your exam admission letter or timetable).
- Your ID Number: Your 13-digit South African Identity Number.
![Illustration of a form asking for Exam Number and ID Number]
Double-check these numbers before submitting. An error will prevent you from accessing your results.
Step 4: View and Download Your Statement of Results
After submitting your correct details:
- Your Statement of Results will instantly load on the screen.
- Review it thoroughly: Check your personal details, subject names, and marks.
- Download or Print: Use the print or download as PDF function in your browser to save a digital copy immediately. This is your official interim result while you wait for the physical certificate.
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