VerifiedLearners who wrote their matric exams receive a statement of results on results day, and the certificate itself follows later in the year.
The good news is that these certificates are now ready for collection.
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) sends the printed certificates to schools a few months after the results. For the Class of 2025, schools received them from 3 June 2026.
Learners should contact their schools directly to find out when and how they can collect their certificates. Some schools may have designated collection days or require appointments to make the process smoother.
The DBE encourages learners to collect their certificates as soon as possible. These documents are crucial for further education applications, job seeking, and other official purposes.
Learners received a statement of results in January, which can be used for job applications and further education opportunities. However, this is different from their official NSC certificate.
Umalusi issues the final certificate after the re-marking and re-checking processes are completed to ensure accuracy; it usually happens around May of the following year but can be as late as September. The official Umalusi certificate serves as the permanent record of your NSC qualification.