3. MatricsMate<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis is a free service one can download from Google or the App Store. Once you download MatricsMate, go ahead to register your 13-digit ID number and your exam number, and your matric results will be sent to you when they are available. This app is a joint service from the South African Department of Education and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).<\/p>\n
Note the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- If you have queries relating to registration and the use of the SABC Education Matric Results service, you can contact the call center on 011 507 4630<\/strong> Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.<\/li>\n
- The Matric Results service was launched on the 31st of December 2020 and will run until 28 February 2021.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
4. SMS\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\nAll you have to do is send your ID and Exam number to 35658 for your NSC result. You will receive an SMS containing your results sent via SMS on the day of release. For IEB, you can also send your ID and Exam number to 35135. When the result is out, it will be sent to you via SMS.<\/p>\n
Note: <\/strong>SMS rates apply. Learners will be charged R1-50 per SMS.<\/p>\n5. USSD Code\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\nTo make use of this option, you would need to follow some simple steps. First, you will dial *120*45856#, after which you would supply answers to some questions. Once you are done, enter your exam number to register. Once you complete the process, you\u2019ll receive your results on your phone once they are available.<\/p>\n
Note:<\/strong> USSD rates apply. You will be charged R1-50 per minute.<\/p>\n6. Newspaper Websites<\/strong><\/h3>\nUnlike before, Newspapers no longer print full results. Results are now issued by examination number rather than by name and show only the symbol you passed with – e.g., D for Diploma pass, B for Bachelor\u2019s pass.<\/p>\n
How To Apply For A Re-mark<\/strong><\/h2>\nA re-mark means that your examination will be marked for a second time by a marker to ensure that all your questions are duly marked and that all marks are calculated without error. Individuals also apply for the re-mark of their scripts when they feel that the mark allocated to them is not a true reflection of their performance on the papers written.<\/p>\n
To register for a re-mark, you have to go to your school or district office in the province. You can find all the instructions needed to apply for this on the reverse side of the Statement of Results you will receive at your school.<\/p>\n
It takes only a month after a few days to carry out a re-mark, after which you can be allowed to view your scripts.<\/p>\n
Note the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- The fee for re-marking is R120 per subject.<\/li>\n
- Your marks may not improve by much. However, this doesn’t stop you from trying.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What To Do If You Can’t Find Your Results Online\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf after the year’s matric results have been released and you didn’t find yours online, that means you need to look for a way to get it sorted. There are several reasons why people don’t find their results online. If you find yourself in such a situation, visit any Department of Basic Education office nearest to you to lay a complaint.<\/p>\n
It is believed that the concerned team will take it up from there. They may direct you to do certain things or wait for some time.<\/p>\n
Can I Get My Matric Results via SMS?<\/strong><\/h2>\nOf course, you can get your matric results via SMS. As mentioned above, follow the steps below.<\/p>\n
\n- SMS your ID and exam number to 45856<\/li>\n
- The system will verify your exam number. Ensure that your exam number is correct; otherwise, it will be rejected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note:<\/strong> Free SMS do not apply<\/p>\nHow Do I Get My Old Matric Results?<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you mistakenly lost or damaged your original matric certificate, you don’t need to worry because it can be replaced with little or no effort. The first step towards recovering it is by visiting the nearest Department of Basic Education or Provincial Education Department offices to pick up and fill a replacement application form.<\/p>\n
However, you will be asked to pay, after which you will attach an affidavit stating the reason for the replacement. The required documents for this procedure are your original ID and a certified copy.\u00a0You will be charged R130.00 if you want to replace your damaged or lost certificate and R180 for the statement of results.<\/p>\n
Note: <\/strong>You can also apply through the DBE website for an online reissue.<\/p>\nCan I Combine My Matric Results?<\/strong><\/h2>\nYou could apply to combine your results if you wrote matric in more than one examination. If you sat for matric examination more than once and want to combine your credits to qualify for a National Senior Certificate (NSC), you must apply for a combination of results to obtain a matric certificate.<\/p>\n