IEB Matric Results
The Independent Examinations Board(IEB) has a well-known record of producing a high pass rate. Pressures are high amongst the IEB class of 2020 as the average pass rate is between 97% and 98%
Here are South Africa’s IEB matric results
IEB results 2019
What matric symbols mean?
Higher certificate pass
Learners with a higher certificate pass may only study at an institution that offers higher certificate courses or you can study towards a course that does not require matric. To get a higher certificate pass you have to;
- Obtain 40% in your Home Language.
- At least 40% in two other subjects.
- At least 30% for three other subjects.
Diploma pass
Learners with a diploma pass can study at a college and get a diploma certificate. Learners can also study at a university that offers diploma courses. To get a diploma pass you have to;
- Get at least 40% in your home language
- At least 40% in three other subjects
- At least 30% for two other subjects
Bachelor's pass
Learners with a bachelor’s pass can apply to study at university, college or any school of higher education. Acceptance will depend on the course and university requirements. To get a bachelor’s pass you have to;
- Obtain at least 40% in your home language
- At least 50% in four other subjects
- At least 30% in two other subjects
Where to get your matric results
Online
IEB Students can log on to the IEB website to access their results.
SMS
Learners can also access their results via SMS by registering through an SMS system.
IEB SMS line
IEB learners can receive their results via SMS by registering. To register for this service you need to send an SMS to 35135, including your ID number and exam number. You will receive a message confirming that your registration has been successful. It is important to note that SMSs are not free, this registration process will cost around R3.
The newspaper
Results will also be published on different newspapers on the day the results are released. The results on the newspaper will not show your full results. The results will simply state whether you passed and with which symbol you have passed. Students can pass on three different levels; Bachelor’s pass, Diploma pass and Higher certificate pass.
Study tips
There is no need to panic about your upcoming exams. If you prepare the right way, you will definitely ace those exams. Here are a few study tips to help you gear up for those exams:
- Keep calm. Don’t panic
- Take walks and short breaks to relax your mind.
- Create a study plan
- Free study guides
Download free study guides here.
- Ask for help
- Get enough rest
Author: Omega Fumba
Last Updated: 14 December 2020