Knowing how and when to get your 2022 matric results is the last step before getting your matric certificate and graduating high school.
You may be wondering, when are the final matric marks going to be released, and where do you need to go in order to get your certificate? Here is everything you need to know about getting your matric results in 2022.
2022 Matric Results Release Date
According to the Department of Education, the National Senior Certificate Examination results will be released on 19 January 2023.
However, if you find that your results are unavailable, this may be due to technical issues, in which case communications from your school will be sent out. Â
How to Check Your 2022 Matric Results
1. Find Your 2022 Matric Results Online
The best way to check for your matric results online is to visit the Department of Education website. Expect a delayed response or loading time, as the website will be incredibly busy due to everyone checking for their matric results.Â
Note that this won’t affect your results in any way, and you will still receive your full matric results once the webpage has loaded.
Once you’re successfully on the website, you can check your matric results by doing the following:
- Go onto the 2022 SC Examination Results section of the Department of Basic Education’s website.
- Enter your exam number in the given field (be careful not to misplace this during the school holidays!)
- Enter your Home Language
- Fill in Your personal details (name, surname, etc.)
Note that this applies to learners who attended a South African public school only. If you attended a private school, you can find your final matric results for 2022 on the IEB website.
Both public school and private school learners can alternatively find their matric results through the News24 matric results portal.
2. Check Your 2022 Matric Results in the Newspaper
All South African matriculants can find their results in local newspapers papers such as The Rapport, The Argus, and The Star.
Results are normally published to align with the Department’s matric results release date, which will occur on 19 January 2023. Â
If you’re worried about your matric marks being available for the entire country to see, don’t be. The newspapers will only publish your pass mark, so whether or not you passed and the symbol with which you passed.Â
If you’re thinking, “what symbols?”, don’t worry, we got you. Here are all the matric pass symbols and what they mean:
- Level 7: 80 – 100% (Outstanding)
- Level 6: 70 – 79% (Meritorious)
- Level 5: 60 – 69% (Substantial)
- Level 4: 50 – 59% (Moderate)
- Level 3: 40 – 49% (Adequate)
- Level 2: 30 – 39% (Elementary)
- Level 1: 0 – 29% (Not achieved)Â Â
3. Get Your 2022 Matric Results Through Your High School
Your high school will release your results the day after the Department of Education has released the final matric marks for 2022, which will be on 20 January 2023.
Your matric results will reflect your marks for each one of your subjects; however, note that this documentation is not your matric certificate. Your official matric certificate will only be given to you after it has been printed in full after a few months.
Your school will be able to provide you with the exact information regarding when you will be able to fetch your matric certificate.
4. Search for Your 2022 Matric Results on Your Cell Phone
A super convenient way to get your matric results is through a service provided by the Department of Education and SABC Education. The service, known as MatricsMate, sends your matric results directly to you as they’re released.
So, how does MatricsMate work?
All you have to do is download the MatricsMate app on either Google Play Store or the Apple iStore and register an account. You have two options in terms of registering, and can either register for MatricsMate via SMS or the USSD service.
- Register via SMS
- Send your ID number and exam number to 35658
- You’ll get a confirmation SMS once you’ve successfully registered.
- SMSes cost R1 and free SMSes don’t apply
- You will get your matric results immediately when they are released
- Use the USSD service
- Dial *120*35658# on the release date
- Answer a few multiple questions
- Enter your ID numberÂ
- You will get your matric results per subject
- USSD rates apply
What Should I Do After I Get My 2022 Matric Results?
Once you’ve received your 2022 matric results, you’ll have to wait a few months before getting your official matric certificate, which you will fetch from your high school.
The next logical step is to start looking at institutions you’d like to apply to. This can either be a university, tech school, TVET college, or private college.
If you’re looking to apply for 2023, you’ll need to check the application dates to make sure you send your application on time.Â
I Passed My Matriculation and Now I Need Funding for UniversityÂ
You’ve received your matric results and certificate, and now you’d like to put those good grades to work by applying to the tertiary institution of your dreams. But where do you get the funding?
Fundi offers financial assistance to students that cover a range of educational needs. Check out the Fundi student loan calculator to see if you qualify!
Finding a Career After Receiving Your Matric Results
So, you’ve written your exams and now you’re waiting for your matric results. We know how stressful this can be, but don’t worry, we’re here to help you all the way!
FundiConnect is your single source for all things education and learning. On our platform, you can find everything from quality career guidance and study advice to funding options and educational resources.Â
Are you struggling to choose a career path? Don’t worry, there is a multitude of professional career service providers out there who are willing to help.
