How to Check Matric Results On Your Phone

Now, it’s so easy to check your matric results on your phone. You can use your cell phone with or without the internet to check matric results. Let’s go over how you can do this and what you would need.

Checking your Matric results without the internet is possible because the SMS or USSD service has been introduced. So, in case you don’t have access to the internet, you’re just a USSD Code away from checking your matric results.

How To Check Matric Results On Phone

You can use your phone to check through the USSD service or receive your results through SMS when you subscribe. The SABC Education along with the Department of Basic Education provides a service that allows you to get an SMS with your results. 

So, now, you can register and have your results sent to you as soon as they are released. Let’s go over the two options:

1. Register Via SMS

• Simply send your ID number and Exam number to 45856
• You’ll get a confirmation SMS once you’ve successfully registered.
• SMS should cost just R1.50 per message.
• You will receive your matric results immediately when they are released.

2. Use The USSD Service

• Dial *120*45856# and enter your exam number to register.
• Answer the questions asked with your correct information.
• Enter your ID number.
• Confirm and send.
• The service will now show you your matric results per subject.

Now, let’s go over all the ways you can check your matric results. You can either send an SMS or dial a USSD code to access your result or access the website online to check your result using your mobile phone or computer.

Ways You Can Check Your Matric Results

1. School or Exam Centre

You can get your results from the school or examination center where you wrote your exams. You will be shown your results when you go there to request it.

2. Check Online via The Website

The online method is more convenient because you can do it at any time through your smartphone. Here is how you can check your matric results online via www.education.gov.za.

Here is how to get started:

1. Visit the website
2. Navigate to Quick Links
3. Tap on Examination Results
4. Select National Senior Certificate (NSC) Exam Results
5. Enter your Examination Number
6. Tap on the Search button
7. Your matric results will be displayed
8. Print and download your results

3. Check Matric Results on the IEB Website

Here’s how to access your matric results via the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) Website.

1. Go to the IEB Matric Results Online Portal
2. Enter your Exam Number and Date of Birth in the required field
3. Tap on the “Submit” button

NB: Only candidates who have written IEB examinations are granted access to retrieve their results on this website.

4. Check Matric Results via SMS

As a student, you can also retrieve your Matric results by SMSing your exam number to (Shortcode) 45856. Once the system verifies your exam number, your results will be displayed. 

5. Check by Dialing Shortcode

Here is what to do:

1. Dial the USSD (Shortcode) *120*45856#
2. Enter your Exam Number
3. Results will then be sent to your phone once they are available
4. You will be charged for the USSD

6. Check Results With ID Number Using The App

To access your results using your ID number on the MatricsMate App, follow these steps:

1. Install the MatricsMate App on your mobile device from either the Google PlayStore or Apple AppStore.
2. Open the app and enter your ID number and exam number.
3. Your results will be displayed.
4. Save your results on your phone or tablet.

These are the ways you can access or receive your matric results. Using the online platforms, USSD or SMS and using the App.

You could also opt for the traditional method by calling the department on the day the results are released. However, you might need to wait for quite a while to get your results since a lot of matric students will be calling to check their results as well.