Summary: The 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams ended on 27 November 2025, with results officially released to candidates on 13 January 2026 from 06:00. Learn when and how to access your results, how to submit queries, and the key deadlines you must not miss.
2025 Matric Results: Key Release Dates and Important Information for Learners
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has confirmed the official release schedule for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. Learners across South Africa are now counting down to the release of their matric results.
Official Release Dates for the 2025 NSC Exam Results
- 12 January 2026 – The Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube, will officially announce the national results.
- 13 January 2026 – Matric results released to candidates from 06:00 AM.
According to the DBE’s official notice, candidates’ results will also be available on the department’s website from 06:00 on 13 January 2026, and some results may be temporarily unavailable due to technical issues or outstanding verifications. For full details, you can refer to the official DBE release of NSC results .
Where and How to Access Your 2025 Matric Results
The primary source of your marks is your Statement of Results. Candidates are urged to collect this from the school or examination centre where they wrote their exams. This document is essential for applications to universities, TVET colleges, bursaries, and jobs.
In addition, results will be published online on 13 January 2026 on the DBE website and other approved platforms. Always treat your school-issued statement as the final, official record.
Use School Performance to Analyse Your School’s Results
Once the 2025 data becomes available, you’ll be able to explore how your school performed compared to previous years and other schools across South Africa.
On School Performance you can already:
- Search any school’s 2024 matric results and historic trends – see pass rates, cohort sizes, and rankings.
- Explore province and district performance summaries from 2016–2024.
- Compare schools, provinces, districts and quintiles using interactive charts and analytics.
Check and Correct Your Personal Information
The DBE has reminded candidates to carefully check that their full name, surname and ID number are captured correctly on the statement of results. Any corrections must be requested from the Department before 20 February 2026.
Incorrect details can delay the issuing of your final National Senior Certificate and may cause problems with university registrations or job applications, so it’s important to address this early.
Result Queries, Remarks and Rechecks
If you believe that your marks do not reflect your performance, you can request a remark or recheck. According to the DBE, all result-related queries must be submitted within 30 days of the official release date for investigation.
Your school or examination centre will guide you through the process, including closing dates, fees, and when remark results are expected to be released.
Why These Dates Matter for Learners and Parents
The release of matric results marks a major transition – whether you’re heading to university, TVET college, a learnership, or directly into the workplace. Staying informed about the key exam and results dates ensures you don’t miss important application windows or funding opportunities.
As soon as the 2025 data is published, the School Performance platform will make it easier for learners, parents and educators to:
- See how individual schools performed in 2025 compared to previous years.
- Identify top-performing schools and districts.
- Understand broader trends in pass rates across provinces and quintiles.
For more insights into matric trends and school performance data, start exploring our platform on the Matric Performance home page or learn more about how we analyse results.
