The wait is almost over for South African matriculants as the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has announced the official release date for the 2024 matric results.
The results will be made public on Monday, January 13, 2025, and will be available to candidates the following day, January 14, 2025.
Candidates can access their results on the DBE’s website from 6:00 AM.
Key Dates and Timelines for the 2024 Results
Minister of Basic Education, Ms. Siviwe Gwarube, will officially announce the matric exam results on January 13, 2025.
Students can then view their results on the Department’s official website from 6:00 AM on January 14.
It’s important to note that any result queries must be submitted within 30 days of the result release.
Additionally, students are urged to carefully check their names and identity numbers on their statement of results and report any discrepancies to the Department by February 21, 2025.
A Recap of Top Performing Schools in the 2023 Exams
Looking back at the 2023 matric results, the pass rate saw an impressive increase of 2.8% from the previous year.
A total of 6,898 schools across South Africa participated in the exams, with 4,493 of these schools achieving a pass rate above 80%.
Notably, 2,993 of these schools were located in disadvantaged communities, showcasing the resilience and dedication of learners across the country.
The Free State led the country with the highest matric pass rate in 2023.
Additionally, here is a breakdown of schools that achieved a 100% pass rate from 2019 to 2023 by province:
- Eastern Cape: 1 school
- Free State: 12 schools
- Gauteng: 21 schools
- KwaZulu-Natal: 26 schools
- Limpopo: 4 schools
- North West: 6 schools
- Northern Cape: 2 schools
- Western Cape: 9 schools
Top Performing Schools in 2023 Based on Pass Rate
Here’s a look at the top matric-performing schools for 2023, specifically those with more than 150 candidates writing the exams:
- Rustenburg Girls (Western Cape) – 151 candidates, 100% pass rate
- Mawele (KwaZulu-Natal) – 154 candidates, 100% pass rate
- Eunice (Free State) – 156 candidates, 100% pass rate
- Heatherdale (Free State) – 157 candidates, 100% pass rate
- Randburg (Gauteng) – 158 candidates, 100% pass rate
- Mohaladitwe (Free State) – 159 candidates, 100% pass rate
- Entsikeni (KwaZulu-Natal) – 161 candidates, 100% pass rate
- Ligbron Academy of Technology (Mpumalanga) – 161 candidates, 100% pass rate
- Westerford (Western Cape) – 171 candidates, 100% pass rate
- Carleton Jones (Gauteng) – 177 candidates, 100% pass rate
- Sa College (Western Cape) – 178 candidates, 100% pass rate
Several other schools across the provinces achieved a 100% pass rate, contributing to a positive outlook for the education system.
Provincial and National Pass Rates
As mentioned, the Free State took the lead with the highest pass rate in the country.
Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape also demonstrated strong performances, with many schools in these regions maintaining high standards and achieving 100% pass rates.
What’s Next for 2024 Matriculants?
If you were among those who wrote the 2024 matric exams, now is the time to double-check your personal details on your results and ensure everything is in order.
The next steps involve awaiting the results on January 14 and, if necessary, submitting any queries or corrections before February 21, 2025.
Make sure you stay informed through trusted channels like The South African website for the latest updates.
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