Students can check their Western Cape matric results 2026 and Western Cape matric results release date here. Read the article to know more about Western Cape matric results 2026.
The Matric Results 2026 Western Cape release date
The 2020 National Senior Certificate examinations concluded on November 2026 and the Minister of Basic Education will expected to reveal the matric examination results on the 21 of February 2026.
Matric Results Western Cape – How do I get Them?
With the Matric Results 2026 Western Cape release date finally here, the last thing you need to worry about is thinking on how to check your results. Below are ways you can access them.
Matric Results Online
If you attend a public or government high school, then your results will be on the Department of Basic Education’s website. You will need the following to log in:
- Exam number
- Home Language
- Your personal details such as name, surname, etc.
If you attend an IEB school, you can access your results on their website. Keep in mind that website traffic will be high on the release date, so expect delayed response times.
Matric Results directly from Your School
A day after the initial results are announced, your school will give you your results. This is not an official matric certificate, it’s your statement of results per subject. You will be able to collect your printed official matric certificate a few months later. Your school will be able to provide you with exact dates.
Matric Results from The Newspaper
The Matric Results 2026 Western Cape will be published in all major daily newspapers on the day that the results are released. It won’t be the full result, just whether or not you passed and what symbol you passed with. For example, B for Bachelor’s Pass, D for Diploma, etc.
Matric Results from Your Cell Phone
You can register with your cell phone to receive your results by using one of two options.
- Via SMS
Send your ID number and exam number to 35658. You will get a confirmation SMS once you have successfully registered. SMSes cost R1.50 and free SMSes don’t apply.
- USSD Service
On the release date:
- Dial *120*35658#
- Answer a few multiple questions.
- Enter your ID number.
- You will then get your matric results per subject
Contact Details for the Department of Education in the Western Cape
Looking for ways to get in touch with the Department of Education in the Western Cape. Take a look at the information listed below.
- Switchboard: 021 467 2000
- Email: Media1.Media1@westerncape.gov.za
