{"id":93,"date":"2025-09-05T15:59:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T12:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aucfinder.com\/matric-results-online\/?p=93"},"modified":"2025-09-05T15:59:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T12:59:56","slug":"ieb-matric-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aucfinder.com\/za\/ieb-matric-results\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Check IEB Matric Results 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you wondering whether you have passed or failed your IEB matric exam? Do you know when the results will be released? How will the IEB matric results affect your future? We understand that you might have a lot of questions regarding your matric results. This article aims to answer all of your questions and more, so read on to find out more!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is the IEB matric exam?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IEB matric exam is a national examination administered to high school students in South Africa after their grade 12 year. The IEB matric exam is also referred to as the \u201cmatric exam\u201d, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/aucfinder.com\/za\/how-to-check-matric-results-online\/\">matriculation exam<\/a>\u201d or \u201cmatric\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IEB matric exam aims to assess students\u2019 proficiency in English, Mathematics, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences. The exam also evaluates students\u2019 Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills, their ability to apply what they have learned in school, as well as their ability to think independently.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IEB matric exam is important in more ways than one! First, it allows students to obtain a national qualification that is recognized throughout South Africa. The IEB matric exam is also used as a screening mechanism for admittance into South African universities.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\"><strong>The IEB is the Independent Examination Board, which is a non-profit organization that provides examinations for schools in South Africa. The IEB is recognized by the South African Department of Education and all schools that offer IEB examinations are accredited by the department.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aucfinder.com\/za\/ieb-matric-results\/#What_is_the_IEB_Matric_Result\" >What is the IEB Matric Result?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aucfinder.com\/za\/ieb-matric-results\/#Where_to_find_your_IEB_matric_results\" >Where to find your IEB matric results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aucfinder.com\/za\/ieb-matric-results\/#When_will_the_IEB_matric_results_be_released\" >When will the IEB matric results be released?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aucfinder.com\/za\/ieb-matric-results\/#How_to_check_IEB_Matric_Results\" >How to check IEB Matric Results<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aucfinder.com\/za\/ieb-matric-results\/#Steps_to_check_IEB_Results_Online\" >Steps to check IEB Results Online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aucfinder.com\/za\/ieb-matric-results\/#Check_Results_via_IEB_SMS_Line\" >Check Results via IEB SMS Line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aucfinder.com\/za\/ieb-matric-results\/#Check_your_results_via_the_USSD_service\" >Check your results via the USSD service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aucfinder.com\/za\/ieb-matric-results\/#Pick_up_at_your_school\" >Pick up at your school<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/aucfinder.com\/za\/ieb-matric-results\/#3_Key_facts_About_the_IEB_Matric_Results\" >3 Key facts About the IEB Matric Results<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_IEB_Matric_Result\"><\/span><b>What is the IEB Matric Result?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IEB Matric Results are the results of the final exams taken by students in South Africa who are in their last year of high school.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These results are released by the Independent Examination Board (IEB) and are used to determine which students will be able to move on to tertiary education.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_find_your_IEB_matric_results\"><\/span><b>Where to find your IEB matric results<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) matric results can be found online at the IEB website (www.ieb.co.za). The results are released in January each year, and they can be accessed by logging in with your IEB username and password.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_will_the_IEB_matric_results_be_released\"><\/span><b>When will the IEB matric results be released?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IEB matric results are usually released during the month of January. The exact date will vary from year to year. You can refer to the IEB website for more information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_check_IEB_Matric_Results\"><\/span><b>How to check IEB Matric Results<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To check your IEB Results, You can either go online to the IEB website and check your results there, or you can contact your school directly and ask them for your results. Alternatively, you can also check your results in the newspapers on the day that they are released.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_check_IEB_Results_Online\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steps to check IEB Results Online<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To check your IEB Results, visit the IEB website: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ieb-online.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.ieb-online.co.za<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to the Candidate Login Section<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your IEB exam number and your date of birth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, Submit your details to see your IEB Matric results<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Results_via_IEB_SMS_Line\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Results via IEB SMS Line<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must take note of your exam number and ID number.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send an SMS to 35135 on your mobile phone. In the message, include your ID number and exam number.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will then receive a confirmation text after you have sent your SMS. The cost for each SMS is R3, so please keep that in mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations, you have now been registered for the Matric Results. You will receive an SMS notification containing your Results on the day of their release.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_your_results_via_the_USSD_service\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your results via the USSD service<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dial *120*35658# and answer some questions, then enter your ID number. You\u2019ll receive your results per subject after you&#8217;ve completed the process. You&#8217;ll have the option to opt-in or out to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act. USSD rates apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pick_up_at_your_school\"><\/span><b>Pick up at your school<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to your school on the day the results are released and collect them in person. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">way<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your IEB <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matriculation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> results is to go and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> them <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">school.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You should find out when your Matric results <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">available<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and when you can <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pick<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> them <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">up.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unsure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">able<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your results, you should contact your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">school<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> directly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Key_facts_About_the_IEB_Matric_Results\"><\/span><b>3 Key facts About the IEB Matric Results<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IEB matric exam is important for your child\u2019s future! The exam is a one-off assessment of the skills that your child has acquired during high school. The IEB matric results will determine whether your child has been successful in acquiring these skills during their last year of high school.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IEB matric exam is also used as a screening mechanism for admittance into South African universities. The exam is important for more than just your child\u2019s future! It is also important for your own future. Whether you are a parent, a student, or a concerned individual, you should know all there is to know about the IE-B matric exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IEB matric exam is conducted after the final year of high school. It is important to note that the results will not be declared immediately after the exam. The results might take some time to be released. Keep reading to find out when the results will be declared.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you wondering whether you have passed or failed your IEB matric exam? Do you know when the results will be released? How will the IEB matric results affect your future? We understand that you might have a lot of questions regarding your matric results. 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