If you are unsatisfied with your matric exam results, a matric rewrite offers the opportunity to improve them. The next matric rewrite opportunity is the May/June 2025 examination period.
Applications for the May/June 2025 matric rewrite exams are now open and will close on 7 February 2025.
The Department of Basic Education said:
“The registration period for the 2025 SC/NSC May/June examinations will open on 1 October 2024 and close on 7 February 2025.”
How to Apply to Rewrite Matric
You will need a copy of your ID and your Matric certificate or statement of results to register. Once you have these, you must visit your local district office and apply there.
You can also apply online on the Department of Basic Education's website.
2025 May/June Matric Rewrite Results
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) will release the 2025 May/June Matric Rewrite Results in early August 2025.
How to Get Your Matric Rewrite Results
Matric exam results can be collected by learners at the school or examination centre where they wrote their exams. This will be communicated to candidates via SMS.
Different Matric Passes
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Bachelor's Pass: To achieve a bachelor's pass, you must obtain at least 50% for five designated subjects, including Life Orientation. You must also achieve above 30% for two other subjects and are only allowed to fail one subject.
A bachelor's pass allows you to study at higher education institutions, such as universities and colleges, to become doctors, lawyers, and psychologists.
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Diploma Pass: A diploma pass requires you to obtain at least 40% in five designated subjects, including Life Orientation. You must also receive at least 30% in two other subjects and can only fail one subject.
A diploma allows you to attend some higher learning institutions and technical colleges to study subjects such as engineering and nursing.
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Higher Certificate: For a higher certificate, you must obtain at least 40% in Home Language. You must receive 40% in at least two subjects and 30% in three other subjects. You are still only allowed to fail one subject.
With a higher certificate, you can apply to TVET colleges and some private colleges to study in a field of your choice, as long as you meet the admission requirements.
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Fail: Regardless of the marks on your final certificate, if you fail two subjects (meaning scoring a 1 (0-29%)), you fail the year.
Do not let this discourage you. Matric can be difficult, but there are many opportunities available for you to rewrite matric and improve your marks. You can choose to repeat the entire year or just rewrite the subjects you failed.
