How To Combine Your Matric Results

The process of combining Matric results can take from four to six weeks from the day you submit your application to the Department of Education to when your Matric Certificate will be ready for you to fetch it.

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How To Combine Your Matric Results

This depends on all the documents being submitted correctly with your application. You will apply for a Replacement Certificate: Change of Status

Requirements to Combine Your Matric Results

As easy as it may sound, you need to meet the requirements before combining your matric results. But don’t stress, they’re quite straightforward. To qualify, you will need to:

  • Pass at least five of your six subjects
  • Get more than 20% for a failed subject you want to combine

Applying for Combination of Matric Results

Now it’s on to the next step, which is to apply to combine your results. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) won’t automatically do it for you. You need to apply for a replacement certificate to change the status of your results unless you wrote your supplementary exam.

How Much Does it Cost to Combine Your Results?

The cost of combining your results and getting a replacement certificate cost R141. You need to pay an additional R52 if you would like to receive a statement of your results. These fees apply until 31 March 2022.

To apply, submit the following documents:

  • The completed registration form
  • Proof of payment for a replacement certificate and statement of results
  • Your matric results
  • Certified copy of your ID

Where to Apply for a Combination of Your Matric Results

There are two ways to apply for a combination of your results. Before you apply, make sure that you paid the cost and have all your required documents. This ensures that you avoid any hiccups along the way. You can apply:

Online

To apply online, you need to register on the e-Government portal. Once you’re done, submit all your documents online. Make sure to have PDF copies stored on your phone or laptop.

Nearest Education Office

Don’t want to apply online? Then head down to your nearest education district office and submit your documents. Be sure to contact them ahead of time to find out if they are able to help you.

Does Combination of Matric Results Apply to Every Subject?

Well, not quite. Your Adult Matric exam results make up 100% of your final mark. So if you would like to combine subjects with a practical component, you won’t be able to merge those results. 

When Will you get Your Combined Matric Results?

There’s no need to wait. Your combined matric results will immediately be available to you. And in just four to six weeks, you can receive your replacement matric certificate.