We have collected all of the information you will need about finding your Matric results for the 2022 matric exams, how to calculate your APS, what the Matric pass rates were for the previous years, and where you can find your Matric results.
But before all this, your main question might be when the Matric results will be released.
What Date Will Matric Results Be Released 2023?
The national Matric results will be announced on the 19th of January 2023, and the individual Matric results will be available for students to view on the 20th of January 2023. There are several ways to view your Matric results, which we will be discussing in this article.
How Do I Get My Matric Results Online DBE?
Follow these simple steps to retrieve your Matric results from the Department of Basic Education website:
- Go to the Department of Basic Education website
- Find the section about exam results
- Fill out your examination number
- Click on search and see your Matric results
How Can I Get My Matric Results By SMS 2022?
You can get your Matric results via SMS by sending your ID number and exam number to 35658. For IEB schools, the SMS should include your examination number and date of birth and be sent to 35135.
You can also use the USSD method by dialling *120*35658# and following the prompts to view your Matric results per subject.
Can I Get My Matric Results At My High School?
Yes, you can. Visit your high school with your examination number and identification number on the day the results are released and request your Matric results.
Using MatricsMate To Check Your Matric Results
MatricMates is a free app that you can use to view your Matric results. You can get it from the following platforms:
Once downloaded, navigate to the Matric results section, enter your examination number and other personal information, and you will be able to view your Matric results.
Can I Get My Matric Results In The Newspaper?
Yes, you can. The Matric results will be published in some of your province’s newspapers. But no need to be concerned, your name will not be published in the newspapers in order to protect every student’s identity.
What Does My Matric Symbol Mean?
A symbol is assigned to you based on the percentage you earned per subject on your Matric certificate. The table below can assist you in determining the symbols of your Matric results:
Percentage | Type of Achievement | Symbol | APS Level |
80% – 100% | Outstanding Achievement | A | Level 7 |
70% – 79% | Meritorious Achievement | B | Level 6 |
60% – 69% | Substantial Achievement | C | Level 5 |
50% – 59% | Moderate Achievement | D | Level 4 |
40% – 49% | Adequate Achievement | E | Level 3 |
30% – 39% | Elementary Achievement | F | Level 2 |
0% – 29% | Not achieved | FF | Level 1 |
How Can I Calculate My APS?
You may have noticed that we have added a section labelled ‘APS level’ to the table above. An APS is an Admission Point Score, and it is used by universities and colleges to determine a student’s competence before accepting them into a course. You can calculate your APS by first determining your APS level per subject.
Because Life Orientation is not included in your APS, you will receive a total of six (6) scores. Then add everything up, and you will have your APS, which you will be able to use to apply for higher education. To easily calculate your APS, you can use this APS calculator.
What Are The Different Types Of Matric Passes?
There are four (4) types of Matric passes you can achieve on your Matric certificate. They are the following:
- Bachelor’s Pass (B)
- Diploma Pass (D)
- Higher Certificate Pass (HS)
- National Senior Certificate Pass (NSC)
Bachelor’s Pass (B)
Achieving a Bachelor’s pass can be done by obtaining these Matric results:
- 40% for your Home Language subject
- A minimum of 50% for four (4) other High Credit subjects
- At least 30% for two (2) other subjects
- You are allowed to fail one (1) subject
Your APS points would have to be the following:
- APS of 4 in four (4) high credit subjects
- APS of 3 in your home language subject
- APS of 2 in other two (2) subject
- APS Total: 23
Diploma Pass (D)
Achieving a Diploma pass can be done by obtaining these Matric results:
- 40% for your Home Language subject
- A minimum of 40% for three (3) other High Credit subjects
- At least 30% for two (2) other subjects
- You are allowed to fail one (1) subject
Your APS points would have to be the following:
- APS of 3 in four (4) high credit subjects
- APS of 3 in your home language subject
- APS of 2 in other two (2) subjects
- APS Total: 19
Higher Certificate Pass (HS)
Achieving a Higher Certificate pass can be done by obtaining these Matric results:
- 40% for your Home Language subject
- A minimum of 40% for two (2) other subjects
- At least 30% for three (3) other subjects
- You are allowed to fail one (1) subject
Your APS points would have to be the following:
- APS of 3 in two (2) other subjects
- APS of 3 in your home language subject
- APS of 2 in three (3) other subject
- APS Total: 15
National Senior Certificate Pass (NSC)
Achieving a National Senior Certificate pass can be done by obtaining these Matric results:
- 40% for your Home Language subject
- A minimum of 40% for two (2) other subjects
- You are allowed to fail one (1) subject
You can fail your home language subject, but then you will have to achieve 30% for all of your other subjects.
Your APS points would have to be the following:
- APS of 3 in two (2) other subjects
- APS of 3 in your home language subject
- APS of 2 in four (4) other subjects
- APS Total: 14
National Matric Pass Rates (DBE And IEB)
We have collected all of the national Matric pass rates from the DBE and IEB from 2010 until 2021.
Year | Department of Basic Education (DBE) | Independent Examination Board (IEB) |
2021 | 76,4% | 98,39% |
2020 | 76,2% | 98,07% |
2019 | 81,3% | 98,82% |
2018 | 78,2% | 98,92% |
2017 | 75,1% | 98,76% |
2016 | 72,5% | 98,67% |
2015 | 70,7% | 98,30% |
2014 | 75,8% | 98,38% |
2013 | 78,2% | 98,56% |
2012 | 73,9% | 98,20% |
2011 | 70,2% | 98,15% |
2010 | 67,8% | 98,38% |
Provincial Matric Pass Rates
Here you will find the Matric pass rates that were achieved per province from 2015 until 2021 for the DBE examinations:
Province | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Gauteng | 82,8% | 83,8% | 87,2% | 87,9% | 85,1% | 87,0% | 84,2% |
Western Cape | 81,2% | 79,9% | 82,3% | 81,5% | 82%,7 | 87,7% | 84,7% |
KwaZulu-Natal | 76,8% | 77,6% | 81,3% | 76,2% | 72,9% | 69,5% | 60,7% |
Free State | 85,7% | 85,1% | 88,4% | 87,5% | 86,1% | 93,2% | 81,6% |
North West | 78,2% | 76,2% | 86,8% | 81,1% | 79,4% | 86,2% | 81,5% |
Eastern Cape | 73,0% | 68,1% | 76,5% | 70,6% | 65,0% | 63,3% | 56,8% |
Limpopo | 66,7% | 68,2% | 73,2% | 69,4% | 65,6% | 68,2% | 65,9% |
Mpumalanga | 73,6% | 73,7% | 80,3% | 79,0% | 74,8% | 81,3% | 78,6% |
Northern Cape | 71,4% | 66,0% | 76,5% | 73,3% | 76,6% | 82,2% | 69,4% |
How Many Subjects Do You Need To Pass Matric?
To be able to pass your final Matric year, you need to pass a total of six (6) of your seven (7) subjects. If you fail more than one (1) subject, you can apply for supplementary exams, which will be written in the following year.
If you are over the age of 21, you must apply for an Amended Senior Certificate (SC) in order to pass your Matric and receive your Matric certificate.
Can I Check My Matric Results With My ID Number?
No, you will need your examination number, identification number, and sometimes your date of birth to be able to check your Matric results. If you do not know your examination number or have lost it, you can contact your high school to help you find it.
Author: Esmari Pool
Editor: Megan Dreyer
Date Published: January 17, 2023
