NSC Matric Results Statistics and Pass Rate for Previous Year
The National Senior Certificate (NSC) matric pass rates for South Africa for the last ten years (2015–2024) are shown in this table. These are official nationwide pass rate percentages (the 2024 results, which were the highest on record, are included in the most recent data available).
Year
Matric Pass Rate (%)
2015
70.7%
2016
72.5%
2017
75.1%
2018
78.2%
2019
81.3%
2020
76.2%
2021
76.4%
2022
80.1%
2023
82.9%
2024
87.3% (record high)
2024 Provincial Pass Rates & Changes (Compared to 2023)
These figures show how each province performed in 2024, all recording pass rates over 84% and improvements from 2023:
Province
2023 Pass Rate (%)
2024 Pass Rate (%)
Change
Free State
89.0
91.0
+2.0
KwaZulu-Natal
86.4
89.5
+3.1
Gauteng
85.4
88.4
+3.0
North West
81.6
87.5
+5.9
Western Cape
81.5
86.6
+5.1
Limpopo
79.5
85.1
+5.6
Mpumalanga
77.0
84.9
+7.9
Eastern Cape
81.4
84.9
+3.5
Northern Cape
75.8
84.2
+8.3
How to Check Isolezwe Matric Results 2025/2026?
When the matric results are issued, they are typically published by a number of newspaper firms, including Isolezwe Newspaper. KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) matriculants can check their exam results by searching their exam number in the newspaper. As an alternative, students, parents or Guardians can access the Isolezwe Matric Results for academic years by following the simple steps mentioned below
Visit the South Africa Department of Education website https://www.education.gov.za/MatricResults/ExamResults.aspx
Navigate to footer section and click Matric Result link found under Examinations as shown in image Isolezwe Matric Results 1 of 1
Isolezwe Matric Results 2 of 3
Enter your Examination number to view your result as seen in image Isolezwe Matric Results 3 of 3
Is the department of education website down? To request results using SMS and USSD codes, follow the instructions below;
SMS your exam number to 35658, and the system will verify it;
Your exam number must be correct to be allowed.
Learners will be charged R2 per SMS; free SMS does not apply.
USSD Dial 12035658# enter the exam number to register.
You will be charged R1–50 per minute.
Results will be delivered to your phone as soon as they are available.
Understanding Your Isolezwe Matric Results 2025/2026
Your isolezwe matric results 2025/2026 may fall under one of the following categories:
Bachelor Pass – Qualifies you to study for a university degree
Diploma Pass – Qualifies you for diploma studies at colleges or universities of technology
Higher Certificate Pass – Allows entry into certificate programs
NSC Pass – Basic matric completion
Each category determines your post-school study opportunities.
