Matric Results: National Briefing Monday, Individual Marks Out Tuesday Under Privacy Rules

Overview

• Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube will unveil top achievers and provincial outcomes on Monday, with individual results available on Tuesday at schools, online in the Western Cape, and in accredited newspapers.
• Newspaper listings will show only examination numbers and marks in line with a standing 2022 court order that bars publishing names or identity numbers.
• Education experts forecast a slight rise in the 2025 pass rate, building on 2024’s national pass of 87.3%, after year‑long support interventions.
• Umalusi reports that over one million candidates sat the 2025 exams, while other official updates cite roughly 900,000 to more than 920,000, highlighting differing tallies across bodies.
• Exam integrity efforts after paper leaks drew praise from academics, and authorities urged calm and use of support pathways such as the Second Chance programme for those who need it.