How to instantly access your results on IOL's Matric Portal

For thousands of matriculants across South Africa, results day is filled with excitement, nerves, and lots of refreshing of web pages.

One of the easiest ways to access your matric results online is through IOL’s Matric Results Portal — and the best part is that you only need one thing, your examination number.

No passwords, no complicated forms, no ID number required.

Here’s how it works.

• Enter your examination number

  • Carefully type in your matric exam number exactly as it appears on your statement of entry.

  • No ID number or login details are needed — just the exam number.

• Click search / get results Your subject marks and overall performance will be displayed instantly.

Here’s what you’ll find on the portal:

Latest Matric News: Updates on results release dates, exam developments, university admission timelines and more from reliable reporters.

Advice and well‑being articles: Mental health is a huge deal, that's why the portal also includes tips on coping with exam stress, parental support, and motivation as results approach.

Career and study guides: Articles about future study costs, job trends and post‑matric opportunities that can help you plan your next steps.

Result Access Info: Coverage of how nationally released matric results can be accessed online and via services like SMS — including options linked to IOL’s own result services.

Hotlines: If you are feeling particularly anxious or feeling like the marks are the be-all and end-all – it's not – then there is also a list of hotlines to contact if you need someone to talk to.    

How to use it: Just visit the portal at https://iol.co.za/matric/ and scroll through the latest posts. You don’t need a login as everything is freely available.

Bookmark the page and check it often as results season approaches — it pulls together important information you won’t want to miss.

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