Grade 12 Past Papers And Memos

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You can download past papers and memos on this page with Matric exam information. We’ve given you great studying techniques to get the best results.

Here is a list of grade 12 past papers and memos:

Languages

Afrikaans 2021

The above and previous year’s region-focused Afrikaans papers are available for download right here at BE: Language 2021 Papers – Matric Downloads

English 2021

The above and previous year’s region-focused English papers are available for download right here on BE: Language 2021 Papers – Matric Downloads

IsiXhosa 2021

The above and previous year’s region-focused isiXhosa papers are available for download right here on BE: Language 2021 Papers – Matric Downloads

Sesotho 2021

The above and previous year’s region-focused Sesotho papers are available for download right here on BE: Language 2021 Papers – Matric Downloads

Other High Credit Subjects

Business Studies 2020

The above-mentioned Business Studies 2020 papers are available for download with memos right here on https://matricdownloads.co.za/be-non-language-2020-papers-a-h/

Geography 2020

The above-mentioned Geography 2020 papers are available for download with memos right here on https://matricdownloads.co.za/be-non-language-2020-papers-a-h/

History 2020

The above-mentioned History 2020 papers are available for download with memos right here on https://matricdownloads.co.za/be-non-language-2020-papers-a-h/

Accounting 2020

The above-mentioned Accounting 2020 papers are available for download with memos right here on https://matricdownloads.co.za/be-non-language-2020-papers-a-h/

Computer Application Technology 2020

The above-mentioned CAT 2020 papers are available for download with memos right here on https://matricdownloads.co.za/be-non-language-2020-papers-a-h/

Educational resources in a learning environment are essential when helping people to develop successfully. The public availability of grade 12 past papers was designed to enforce learning and, in most cases, allow students to put their knowledge to the test.

Why Do I Need Past Papers?

There are many benefits when using matric past exam papers when studying. You will become more familiar with how the questions are set, therefore when you take your seat in the exam room you can expect your confidence to skyrocket! Other benefits include:

  • Revising the work you’ve already studied.
  • Becoming even more familiar with difficult learning content.
  • Assisting you with time management when answering some questions.
  • Understanding exam questions and how to answer them.

What Are The Minimum Requirements For A Bachelor Pass?

A Bachelor’s Pass means that you could study at any tertiary institution of your choice, like a university, provided you meet the entrance requirements for the chosen field of study.

To achieve a bachelor pass, a student must pass at least 6 subjects out of the 7 and obtain at least 40% for their Home Language, and at least 50% in four other high credit subjects (Mathematics\Math Lit, Physical and Life sciences, etc) excluding Life Orientation.

There are a number expert courses, and resources that you will need to achieve your bachelor’s pass… with a fair bit of studying from your side of course.

What Are The Other Levels Of Passing Grade 12?

Diploma Pass, Higher Certificate Pass, and the National Senior Certificate Pass

Diploma Pass

To achieve a diploma pass, you are required to pass with:

  • A minimum of 40% in Home language
  • A minimum of 50% in four subjects.
  • Minimum of 30% in 2 other subjects.

Higher Certificate Pass

To achieve a Higher Certificate pass, you are required to pass with:

  • A minimum of 40% in your home language.
  • A minimum of 40% in two subjects.
  • A minimum of 30% in 3 other subjects.

National Senior Certificate Pass

To achieve a Higher Certificate pass, you are required to pass with:

  • A minimum of 40% in your home language.
  • A minimum of 40% in 2 other subjects.
  • A minimum of 20% in other subjects.

What Is The Difference Between IEB and DBE?

IEB stands for The Independent Examinations Board. DBE stands for Department of Basic Education.

IEB 

The Independent Examinations Board is a private assessment board that offers examination services to clients or private schools. The IEB National Senior Certificate (NSC) is a South African qualification. 

DBE

The Department of Basic Education deals with all public schools, from Grade R to Grade 12, including adult literacy programmes. 

Frequently asked questions

Once you have completed Grade 12, it is permanent. Your Matric Certificate can be used forever.

  • Matric rewrite.
  • Matric upgrade

The difference between matric rewrite and matric upgrade

Rewrite –  Matric rewrite (supplementary exams) allows you to rewrite the subjects you were unable to complete. You can write your supplementary exams if you wrote the final exams the previous year.

Upgrade – It allows you to redo the subjects you need to, or choose new subjects related to the field you want to pursue. To go one step further, you can choose up to 6 subjects.

Universities do indeed accept upgraded matric marks. You can freely use your upgraded marks just as you would with your matric marks.