The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has released the 2024 Matric Results Release schedule. This details when key exam administration tasks must be completed to ensure exam results are released to candidates on time.
The 2024 National Senior Certificate Exams final matric examination will commence on Monday, 21 October 2024 and conclude during the final week of November 2024.
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A total of 732,448 full-time candidates registered for the 2024 NSC exams, an increase of 8,400 compared to 2023. 136 195 part-time candidates are registered to sit for various subjects this year.
Umalusi and the DBE intensified security protocols to maintain the integrity of the examinations, and these measures are classified to protect the process's credibility. The DBE has also made significant investments to further strengthen security measures throughout the value chain.
With more than 800,000 matric candidates participating in NSC exams at more than 6,900 exam centres across South Africa, a lot of work must be done before the minister announces the 2024 Matric results in January 2025.
Here’s The 2024 Matric Results Release Schedule
|
Activity |
Date |
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Matric Exam Marks Are Captured |
16 December 2024 |
|
Pre-standardisation meeting |
22/23 December 2024 |
|
Umalusi standardisation meeting |
24 December 2024 |
|
National Examination Irregularities Committee (NEIC) meeting |
28 December 2024 |
|
Umalusi Approval of Results |
7 January 2025 |
|
Minister Announcement of Matric Exam Results |
13 January 2025 |
|
Provincial Release of Results |
14 January 2025 |
What This Means
The DBE expects all matric exam marks to be captured by 16 December 2024.
National Examination Irregularities Committee (NEIC) Meeting
The NEIC will meet on 28 December 2024 to address exam irregularities and uphold the credibility of the results.
Umalusi Standardisation and Approval of Results
Umalusi, the body responsible for maintaining exam standards, will hold its standardisation meeting on 24 December 2024. Final approval will be announced on 7 January 2025, ahead of the official release on 16 January 2025.
Ministerial Announcement
Basic Education Minister will announce the national matric results on 13 January 2025, outlining provincial pass rates and performance categories.
Provincial Release of Results
Matric results will be available to learners on 14 January 2025 at schools or online.
When Matric Results Will be Announced and Released
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube will announce the 2024 matric results on Thursday, 15 January 2025.
On the morning of 16 January, learners can visit their respective schools or exam centres to collect their matric results. Alternatively, matric results can be accessed online.
This article was updated 28 November 2024.
