According to the Department of Basic Education’s final NSC 2025 (Final) Exam Schedule, marking will conclude on December 12 (2025), paving the way for the Ministerial announcement of results on Monday, January 12, 2026.
Provincial Education Departments, including Gauteng and Western Cape, will release individual learner results on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, with statements available for collection at schools on the same day.
Candidates have several official options to check their results online:
👉🏾 For all candidates: How to check your 2024 matric results — 4 official platforms
and
👉🏾 For Gauteng candidates: to How to check 2024 Gauteng matric results online — 5 official platforms.
“We are committed to releasing results that are credible, fair, and reflective of learners’ hard work,” said DBE spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga.
Learners are encouraged to verify their exam numbers and personal details before results day and to have access to reliable internet or SMS platforms for faster access.
For additional support, including re-mark deadlines and university registration timelines, download the official 2025 NSC calendar (PDF) via SACAI’s Important Dates 2025.
