Western Cape Education on 30 days away from 2026 matric examinations
30 Day Countdown to Matric Exams Begins!
It’s official: We are 30 days away from the 2026 matric examinations!
Exams are scheduled to start on 13 October 2026 with CAT and will conclude on 25 November 2026.
71 300 full-time National Senior Certificate candidates will be sitting for the exams in the Western Cape.
Western Cape matric exams by the numbers:
- 485 Exam Centres – 477 high schools, 7 primary schools and 1 correctional services facilty will serve as designated centres for part-time learners
- +- 2600 Community invigilators
- 123 Exam papers will be written
- 3857 markers
Grade 12 teachers, tutors and officials across the province have been putting in the hard work to ensure our Matrics are prepared for the final chapter of their school career.
Over 31 000 matric learners attended #BackOnTrack winter school classes during the mid-year school holiday. These took place across the 8 education districts in the province and covered various subjects. Revision classes will be taking place over the upcoming third term break.
A range of support resources have been made available on the WCED website (https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education/matric-support), such as Grade 12 exam question papers and memoranda, video tutorials, study guides and subject-specific academic support, study tips, information on funding for further studies, health and wellbeing support resources, and free internet and related services through WCG eCentres.
We know how stressful this period can be for learners. We encourage those who are struggling, or adults who are concerned about a learner’s mental health, to reach out to the WCED for help. School staff can seek guidance from our district support teams, and our Safe Schools Hotline [0800 45 46 47 toll free] can connect learners with help from our sister departments and NGOs.
I want to ask parents, guardians, communities to work with us to support our learners during this time. Let us not disrupt their precious study time or do anything that could negatively impact their focus.
To the matriculants: This is your moment. Breathe, take it in, and put in the nFecessary time and work. There will be time for celebrations later. For now, remain disciplined and focused, your hard work will pay off. The Western Cape is supporting you all the way!
Media enquiries:
Monique Mortlock-Malgas
Media Liaison Officer to MEC Jaco Londt
E-mail: Monique.Mortlock@westerncape.gov.za
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