Description

You have to register for a minimum of six subjects and pass at least five, including two official languages. The two languages must be on higher grade. To pass with exemption, you must pass three HG subjects from three different subject groups. A matric pass with exemption may give you access to university.

You must obtain seven hundred and twenty (720) marks for a senior certificate pass and nine hundred and fifty marks (950) for a senior certificate pass with exemption.

You must complete the examinations in one sitting (i.e., write all six subjects in the same exam period). In the case of part-time candidates, you must complete the exams in not more than two sittings.

You are issued a matriculation (matric) certificate when you pass Grade 12 (Standard 10).

Note: The same criteria apply to immigrants, except that they need to pass only one official first language on the higher grade.

For more information, go to the Department of Education

Steps to follow

• Attend school full-time or part-time.
• Write Grade 12 examinations.
• The Department of Education forwards the results to your school. Results may also be published in your local newspaper.

Legal framework

South African Schools Act, 1996 (Act 84 of 1996)

Service standard

Results are announced towards the end of December in the year in which you write your examinations.

Cost

The service is free.

Forms to complete

Application forms are obtainable at schools.

Contact details

Hotline: 0800 202 933