National Senior Certificate (NSC) Exams 2023

The National Senior Certificate Exam registration for 2023 is available online or at any district office for education. The deadline for manual and online registration is February 8, 2023.

National Senior Certificate Exams

Examination Helpline: Monday – Friday | 07:30 – 16:00 | tel. 0861 819 919.

Registration for November 2023 Exams

(ONLY NSC students who enrolled for and/or took the NSC exam in June 2023 may apply to take the NSC exam in November 2023.)

• No registration for new subjects
• No Senior Certificate (SC) candidates may register to write the November 2023 NSC examination

Registration opens: on 3 August 2023, and Closes on 16 August 2023. 

You can send applications to:

• the nearest district office;
• the WCED Client Services | 1 North Wharf Square, 2 Lower Loop Street, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001; or,
• scan and email to Exam.Registrations@westerncape.gov.za.

In order for your application to be accepted, you must submit the following materials:

1. Complete application form
2. Certified copy of ID
3. June 2023 Statement of results OR June 2023 Admission letter
4. Signed POPI Act form (page 3 of the registration form)

CLICK HERE for the Registration Form.

Inquiries:

• Tel: 0861 819 919
• Exam.Registrations@westerncape.gov.za

Only NSC Part-Time Repeater applicants who meet the following criteria may take the exam in November 2023:

• Registered and/or wrote the June 2023 NSC examination
• have a valid SBA mark

NSC Important Dates to Note

Closing date

• Registration for November 2023 NSC examination: 16 August 2023.

Registration

Application forms will be available:

• at schools where the candidate collects June 2023 examination results;
• From district offices; and
• downloaded and printed from the WCED website | NO ONLINE APPLICATIONS.

They will collect the results of the June 2023 NSC and SC exams at the schools on August 3, 2023.

On Wednesday, August 3, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) will announce the results of each individual at the pertinent testing locations.

• Results are to be collected at the schools where the candidate had written June 2023 NSC/SC.
• Results can be accessed via the WCED website: wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za on 3 August 2023 at 09:00.

How to Check Personal Details

• Make sure the statement of results contains all the names listed on your identity card.
• Make sure the spelling of your name(s) and last name is accurate.
• Verify that the results are printed with the right identity number and date of birth.

Please take notice that such administrative blunders can be corrected within three months of the results being made public.

If there are any mistakes in the findings, email the WCED at (clearly stating the mistake to be fixed) ExamResults@westerncape.gov.za or Tel: 0861 819 919 | 021 467 2300.

The following files must be included with the email request and must be required reading:

• Current statement of results
• Certified copy of the identity document
• Updated affidavit stating the reason for the difference between the identity document and the information on the Statement of Results
• Specify the error to be rectified
• Complete the reissuing application form.

Remarking & Rechecking Scripts

• Closing date: 17 August 2023
• Release of Remark | Recheck results: 19 September 2023.

There is ONLY online access to applications at: Here!

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How Do I Request a Remarking or Recheck of Ry Exam?

• The deadline for applications to remark and recheck is August 17, 2023.
• We cannot submit applications for commenting in physical copy.
• Utilize the online registration services at www.eservices.gov.za to request remarking or rechecking.
• The Common Assessment Task (CAT) for Life Orientation has no comments.
• Please note that they will only issue a new statement of results if:
  1. Your subject results improve to a higher level; or
  2. if your pass status changes.
• For any remark inquiries, please contact the following:
  1. Tel: 021 467 2988
  2. Tel: 021 467 9360
  3. Tel: 021 467 2009
  4. email: ExamMarking@westerncape.gov.za

Payment | Fees

Remarking: R110 (per subject)
Rechecking: R27 (per subject)
Viewing of scripts (only after remarking and rechecking): R212 (per subject & non-refundable)

Payments can be placed into the following account via EFT or in person at a Nedbank branch.

Payment Details for NSC

Bank: Nedbank
Account name: WCED
Account type: Current Account
Account number: 1452 045 089
Branch name: NEDBANK CORPORATE
Branch code: 145 209
Deposit reference: 15 + ID Number

Qualification

• If a candidate believes that the marks given on the written exams do not accurately reflect their performance, they may request that their scripts be remarked or rechecked.
• A remark denotes a second marker’s marking of the original answer script.
• A second step to make sure all questions are properly scored and computed appropriately all marks is to read over your script again.
• For re-mark inquiries, please contact:
  1. Tel.: 021 467 2952
  2. Tel.: 021 467 2009
  3. Tel.: 021 467 2988

Apply to View Remarked|Rechecked Scripts

• You can apply to examine your answer scripts once you’ve received your results, AFTER commenting and rechecking.
• Apply to ExamMarking@westerncape.gov.za with proof of payment to view your answer scripts.

Exam Pass Requirements (4 Top Levels)

The following are the matric pass requirements for each of these levels:

Higher Certificate

1. Must obtain at least 40% in Home Language
2. Must obtain at least 40% in three subjects
3. Must get at least 30% in three other subjects
4. Must pass at least six out of seven subjects

Diploma Certificate

You can apply to study for a diploma at a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college or university of technology if you meet this pass requirement.

1. Must obtain at least 40% in Home Language
2. Must obtain at least 40% in three other subjects, excluding Life Orientation
3. Must pass at least six out of seven subjects

Bachelor’s Certificate

1. Must obtain at least 40% in Home Language
2. Must obtain at least 50% in four subjects, excluding Life Orientation
3. Must obtain at least 30% in one other subject
4. Must pass at least six out of seven subjects

SNC Certificate

if students meet the following prerequisites for promotion, they will receive an NSC with an endorsement:

1. 30% in the required official language at either Home Language or First Additional Language level
2. A minimum of 30% in four other subjects

Please take note that in order to receive the NSC SNE endorsed certificate, candidates who give a minimum of five subjects for the NSC with an endorsement must receive at least 30% in each of the five courses.