Nearly 900,000 Grade 12 students who undertook the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations are eagerly awaiting their results. The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, is scheduled to make the official announcement of the overall results on the evening of 12 January 2026.

Following the minister's announcement, individual results will become accessible to candidates from the morning of 13 January 2026. Students have several methods to retrieve their outcomes, including visiting their respective school or exam centre, utilizing SMS or USSD services, or checking the Department of Basic Education (DBE) website, which will display results from 6 am on the designated day. The DBE also confirmed that the NSC exam results would be released to accredited newspapers for publication on 13 January 2026.

In adherence to a court order issued on 18 January 2022, the results published in newspapers will maintain a pseudonymised format. This means only examination numbers and marks will be displayed, without including names, surnames, or ID numbers, a practice that has been standard in recent years. This measure ensures the protection of pupils' personal information while still making the results widely accessible through traditional media. For those seeking further guidance, a comprehensive guide will be available, covering essential information such as pass requirements, options for re-marks, details on rewrite opportunities, and various alternative pathways for students.