The Matric Results in 2022-2023 Northern Cape – Northern Cape matric results 2023/2024;- The Matric Results 2023 Northern Cape will soon be released! Wondering where to get your results? Find out everything you need to know, and more right here. Department of Basic Education Matric examinations (The National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.
Northern Cape matric results in 2022-2023
Join in on the excitement as we eagerly wait for the release of the matric results on 19 January 2023. Take a look at past results and how you can get your 2022 matric results.
Northern Cape: Matric Pass Rate Over the Years
Curious to know what the matric pass rate for the country was for the last five years was? You can view them here.
- 2020: 76.2%
- 2019: 81.3%
- 2018: 78.2%
- 2017: 75.1%
- 2016: 72.5%
Northern Cape matric results 2023
The Northern Cape Matric pass rate is the lowest it has been in the last 5 years at only 66% for the Northern Cape for 2020. It was also the poorest performing province in 2020. Take a look below at the Northern Cape pass rate over the last 5 years.
- 2020: 66%
- 2019: 76.5%
- 2018: 73.3%
- 2017: 75.6%
- 2016: 78.7%
Let’s see if Northern Cape will improve their matric pass rate with better results. Class of 2021, you’ve got this.
How to Get Your Results
When the Matric Results 2021 Northern Cape are announced, will you know how to access your results? There are a few resources available to you, so you won’t have to anxiously wait.
Visit the Department’s Website: You can visit the Education Department’s Website for your results. Access to the website will only be available from 2 pm onwards.
Go to School: Go back to the place where it all happened – your high school. Your results should be ready for you from 12 pm and you’ll be able to see your teachers and friends one last time.
SMS Service: To get your results via SMS follow these simple steps:
- SMS your ID number and examination numbers to 35658 or
- Dial *120*35658# to register via USSD
- You will receive an SMS and can then access your results. You can only view your matric results per subject by dialing *120*35658#
Northern Cape matric results 2023
Newspaper: As per tradition matric results will be released via local newspapers. Search for your matric exam number and your results will be there. Why not buy a copy for everyone in the family to celebrate the good news?
Matric Symbols – What do They Mean?
To receive your National Senior Certificate (NSC), you will need to achieve 40% in 4 subjects and 30% in 3 subjects. Wondering what the symbols next to your matric results mean? Or would you like to know what you can do to get your desired symbol? Here’s what each symbol means and what their requirements are:
Higher Certificate Pass (HC)
This symbol means you may get provisional entry to study at a college for a higher certificate. You will get this symbol if you:
- Meet the minimum requirements for a NSC
- Get 40% for your Home Language
- Obtain at least 30% for the language of learning and teaching (English or Afrikaans)
Diploma Pass (D)
Having this symbol next to your name means you can get provisional entry into any college or university for a diploma course. You will see this next to your name if you:
- Meet the minimum requirements for a NSC
- Get at least 40% for your Home Language)
- Get at least 40% for four subjects
- Obtain at least 30% for the language of learning and teaching (English or Afrikaans)
Bachelor Degree Pass (B)
A Bachelor’s Pass means that you get provisional entrance to study at a university and getting a degree. To get this you will need to:
- Meet the minimum requirements for a NSC
- Get at least 40% for your Home Language
- Get at least 50% for four subjects.
- Obtain at least 30% for the language of learning and teaching (English or Afrikaans)
Department of Education Northern Cape Contact Details
The Department of Education in Northern Cape is open weekdays from 7.30 am to 4pm. Need to contact them regarding your Matric Results 2020 Northern Cape? You can contact them using the following information.
- Provincial Office: 156 Barkly Road
- Homestead, Kimberley, 8301
- Tel: (053) 839 6500
- Fax: (053) 839 6580