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SA Exam Papers
South Africa’s #1 Grade 12 Past Exam Papers Portal!
SA Exam Papers has the largest CAPS collection of 20000+ NSC past paper covering all subjects for Students and Teachers. Our collection helps learners practice real exam questions, understand marking guidelines, and get ready for Matric success.
Grade 12 Past Papers
Download free CAPS past exam papers for Grades 1 to 12. Use these NSC past papers and memos to help prepare for your upcoming exams.
Past papers from 2025 to 2008 are updated weekly.
Why Use SA Exam Papers?
SA Exam Papers makes it simple to find and download Grade 12 past exam papers, memos, and study notes in just a few clicks. Our website is designed for learners — organized by subject and year — so you can quickly access the exact resources you need to prepare with confidence.
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Important Notices
We would like to Welcome all the new 2025 Grade 12 Students to SA Exam Papers.
We will be starting a Website Upgrade from 20th January 2025 and we also begin updating all our resources as well. So look forward to a new look and many more resources for you to utilize.
Whats New
- Updated Content: We will be updating all our resources with the latest available 2024 past papers and study guides.
- Competition: Look forward to our very first competition. You can win some cool prizes! And we are the only past exam paper site that host competitions.
- Fresh Website Design: We are starting with a redesign which will improve the speed of the website.
Exam Content
- 2024: November exam papers are now available for all subjects. Note Memo’s will be loaded once they are available.
- 2024: Trial / Mock past exam papers are now available including memos for most major subjects.
- 2024: May – June past exam papers are now available including memos for many of the major subjects. We also have added common test papers from many provinces.
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FAQ
What is SA Exam Papers?
SA Exam Papers is South Africa’s largest CAPS portal for Grade 12 past exam papers and memos. We update the NSC exam collection weekly so learners and teachers can download reliable, free resources by subject.
Where can I download Grade 12 past exam papers and memos?
Right here. Browse Grade 12 past papers by subject (Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Accounting, English, and more) and download the official memos for accurate marking and revision.
Are the papers aligned to CAPS and NSC?
Yes. All past exam papers follow the CAPS curriculum and are NSC compliant, including national and many provincial papers where available.
How often is the collection updated?
We add new Grade 12 past exam papers and memos weekly, especially around May/June, September and November examinations.
Why use past exam papers for revision?
Practising with past papers improves timing, exposes common question trends, and builds exam confidence. Using the official memo helps you understand marking criteria.
Are downloads free?
Yes — all past exam papers and memos on SA Exam Papers are free to download for students and teachers.
How do I find papers by subject?
Select you current Grade to go the subjects page to browse past papers by subject for that particular grade. Each subject section groups papers by year and includes the official marking memo.