There were 766,543 full-time and 137,018 part-time candidates, totalling 903,561 students who were registered to write the 2025 NSC exams.
Learners will be able to access their personal results on 13 January through any of the following channels:
- Gauteng learner’s can use the Matric Results Online System
- SMS: Send your Examination Number to 35658. You will receive your results via text message once they are released. Standard SMS rates apply (approximately R1.50 – R3.00).
- USSD: Dial *120*35658# on your phone. Follow the prompts and enter your examination number to view your results.
- DBE App: Download the “DBE Results” app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to view results directly on your smartphone.
- Online via the DBE website
- Direct from their school/examination centre
- Individual reports will be made available to students for collection at their school/examination centre from around 10am on 13 January
Candidates will use their exam number to locate their mark, which will only state a pass or not, along with a symbol that represents the student’s performance. These symbols can be interpreted as follows:
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- Level 7: 80 – 100% (Outstanding)
- Level 6: 70 – 79% (Meritorious)
- Level 5: 60 – 69% (Substantial)
- Level 4: 50 – 59% (Moderate)
- Level 3: 40 – 49% (Adequate)
- Level 2: 30 – 39% (Elementary)
