Definition of "matrics" [matrics]

• Plural form of matric. (noun)

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• ""At the moment we have already enrolled 1272 pupils, but we still have a lot of Standard Fives coming from the primary schools and the matrics are another point of contention," Moqhaka principal"
• "Each pupil is required to encourage future matrics to strive for academic excellence and to become TMET ambassadors."
• "On Tuesday, Motshekga said the Gauteng Education Department had budgeted R42 million for a programme to allow matrics who failed last year a chance to rewrite the exams this year."