Johannesburg—Results for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) 2024 exams will be available at the school or center where candidates wrote their exams from this morning, Tuesday, (14 January 2025), when schools open at 8 a.m.
The Department of Basic Education said visiting a school or centre where candidates wrote their exams remains one of the most reliable and secure ways to source results.
Candidates can also get their results online from the Department of Basic Education (DBE) Website
- Access your results online at www.education.gov.za from 6 am on Tuesday, (14 January 2025).
To access the results:
- Have your examination number ready.
- Ensure your name and ID details are correctly reflected on your statement of results.
- Report any errors to the Department before February 12, 2025.
Gauteng Matric Results (GMR) app
- The Gauteng Department of e-Government has launched the GMR app, providing a secure and private way to access results via smartphones and digital devices.
- According to department spokesperson Neo Goba, this initiative enhances accessibility and transparency while protecting learners’ privacy.
SMS and USSD services
Candidates can check their results on their cellphones using these steps:
- SMS Method:
- Text your exam number to 35658.
- SMSes cost R1.50 per message.
- USSD Method:
- Dial *120*35658#, then follow the prompts.
- USSD is charged at 50c per 20 seconds.
- Only one cellphone number can be registered per exam number.
Important: These services are exclusive to the NSC examinations administered by the DBE and are not available for Independent Examinations Board (IEB) results.
Need Help?
Contact the Department of Basic Education’s helpline at 0800 202 933 for any inquiries or assistance.
For assistance, contact the Department of Education helpline at 0800 202 933.
