BusinessSeptember 4, 2026

matric

MA-trik

Definition

Refers to the final year of secondary education and the resulting high school leaving certificate in South Africa.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'matricula', meaning a public register or roll. It is a clipped form of 'matriculation,' referring to the process of qualifying for entry into a university.

In the news

In the article, the term is used to celebrate Bopasenatla Secondary School achieving a 100 percent matric pass rate, highlighting the school's successful academic transformation.

Regent Business School powers Soweto school’s remarkable rise with new iLeadLAB

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