The 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations commenced on 21 October and concluded on 28 November. Now, thousands of matriculants around the country await the release of their matric results.
The Eastern Cape Department of Education is now getting ready to release the 2024 matric results. The Department has said that they are confident that they will achieve an 85 % pass rate this year, an increase on last year's pass rate of 81,4%.
The MEC for Education has said:
Our province has been stable for the past couple of years ... it's showing that our systems are improving so we are having hope for the 85% ... I think we can beat the 85%.
2024 Matric Results Release Date
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has announced a national release date for the 2024 matric results.
DBE Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, will announce the matric results on 13 January and on the morning of the following day, 14 January, provincial education departments, including Eastern Cape, will release the results to candidates.
Where To Find Matric Results
There are two main ways to access your 2024 matric results:
- Online: The Department of Basic Education website will host a dedicated results portal. You'll need your examination number to access your results.
- School/Exam Centre: Your school or the exam centre where you wrote your exams will also have your results available. This is a great option if you prefer a physical copy or want some support from your teachers in interpreting your results.
Different Matric Passes
Bachelor's Pass
To get a bachelors pass, it requires you to obtain at least 50% for five designated subject, this includes Life Orientation.
You also have to get above 30% for two other subjects and you are only allowed to fail one subject.
A bachelors pass allows you to study at any higher education institutions, like universities and colleges, to become doctors, lawyers and psychologists.
Diploma
A diploma pass requires you to obtain at least 40% in five designated subjects including Life Orientation.
You also have to receive at least 30% in two other subjects and can only fail one subject.
A diploma allows you to attend some higher learning institutions and technical colleges, to study things like engineering, nursing and many other things.
Higher Certificate
For a higher certificate, you must obtain at least 40% in Home Language.
You must receive 40% in at least two subjects and 30% in three other subjects.
You are also still only allowed to fail one subject.
When studying further with a higher certificate you can apply to TVET colleges and some private colleges to study in a field of your choice, as long as you meet the admission requirements.
Fail
Regardless of the marks on you final certificate, if you fail two subject, which mean scoring a 1 (0-29%), you fail the year.
Don't let this discourage you however, matric can be difficult, there are many opportunity available for you to rewrite matric and better you marks. You can choose to do the entire year over or just rewrite the subjects that you failed.
2025 May/June Matric Rewrite Applications Now Open
Registration for the 2025 May/June Senior Certificate (SC) and National Senior Certificate (NSC) May/June examinations are now open. Matric candidates can now register for the 2025 midyear matric exam rewrites.
The education department confirmed that registrations are open since 1 October 2024 and will close on 7 February 2025.
Important Links For Matric Results
- How To Check For Matric Results Online
- NSC School Performance Report For 2024 Shows Matric Results Per School
- Where Can I Get My Matric Results
- Can I Get Matric Results Online?
- Important Dates Before Matric Results Are Released
- What Date Will The Matric Results Be Released?
- Here's When Education Minister Will Announce The Matric Results For 2024
- Here's When And Where To Collect Your Matric Results For The 2024 Matric Exams
- School Performance Report Shows Results For All SA Schools
- How To Check Your IEB Matric Results
- Guide To Check Your Matric Results With ID Number
- Will Matric Results Be In The Newspaper
- How To Check Your IEB Matric Results
- IEB Confirms 2024 Matric Results Release Date
