You can download past papers and study guides on our page with the full timetable for Grade 12 exams. We’ve also attached great studying methods for you.
Below is the 2022 Matric exam timetable. The available past papers are attached and downloadable to make studying easy for you this year! Study guides are also linked.
09:00 | 14:00 | |
Monday 31/10 | English HL P1 (2hrs) Memo English FAL P1 (2hrs) memo English SAL P1 (2hrs) | Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telegu, Urdu HL P1 (2hrs) Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telegu, Urdu FAL P1 (2hrs) Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telegu, Urdu SAL P1 (2hrs) Hebrew SAL P1 (2hrs) German HL P1 (2.5hrs), SAL P1 (2hrs) |
Tuesday 01/11 | Economics P1 (2hrs) memo | Arabic, French, Italian, Mandarin, Modern Greek, Serbian, Spanish SAL P1 (2hrs) Latin SAL P1 (3hrs) Portuguese HL P2, FAL, SAL P1 (2hrs) |
Wednesday 02/11 | Afrikaans HL P1 (2hrs) memo Afrikaans FAL P1 (2hrs) memo Afrikaans SAL P1 (2hrs) | Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telegu, Urdu HL P2 (2.5hrs) Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telegu, Urdu FAL P2 (2hrs) Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telegu, Urdu SAL P2 (2hrs) Hebrew SAL P2 (2hrs) German HL P2 (2.5hrs), SAL P2 (2hrs) |
Thursday 03/11 | History P1 (3hrs) memo | Engineering Graphics and Design P1 (3hrs) |
Friday 04/11 | Mathematics P1 (3hrs) memo Math Lit P1 (3hrs) memo Technical Math P1 (3hrs) | Arabic, French, Italian, Mandarin, Modern Greek, Serbian, Spanish SAL P2 (2hrs) Latin SAL P2 (1.5hrs) Portuguese HL P2 (2.5hrs), FAL, SAL P2 (2hr) Equine Studies (3hrs) |
09:00 | 14:00 | |
Monday 07/11 | Mathematics P2 (3hrs) memo Math Lit P2 (3hrs) memo Technical Math P2 (3hrs) | Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telegu, Urdu HL P3 (2.5hrs) FAL P3 (2.5hrs) Portuguese, German HL P3 (2.5hrs) Portuguese FAL P3 (2.5hrs) |
Tuesday 08/11 | Economics P2 (2hrs) memo Maritime Economics (3hrs) | |
Wednesday 09/11 | Sepedi, Sesotho (memo), Setswana, Xitsonga, Tshivenda HL P1 (2hrs) SA Sign Language HL P1 (2hrs) | |
Thursday 10/11 | History P2 (3hrs) memo | Information Technology P2 (3hrs) |
Friday 11/11 | Physical Sciences (memo) P1 (3hrs) Technical Sciences P1 (3hrs) | Religion Studies P1 (2hrs) memo Marine Science P1 (2.5hrs) |
09:00 | 14:00 | |
Monday 14/11 | Physical Sciences (memo) P2 (3hrs) Technical Sciences P2 (1.5hrs) | Religion Studies P2 (2hrs) memo Marine Science P2 (2.5hrs) |
Tuesday 15/11 | Geography P1 (3hrs) Memo | Dance Studies (3hrs) memo |
Wednesday 16/11 | Accounting P1 (2hrs) Memo | Engineering Graphics and Design P2 (3hrs) |
Thursday 17/11 | English HL P2 (2.5hrs) memo English FAL P2 (2.5hrs) memo English SAL P2 (1.5hrs) | Civil Technology (3hrs) |
Friday 18/11 | Life Sciences P1 (2.5hrs) memo | Visual Arts (3hrs) memo |
09:00 | 14:00 | |
Monday 21/11 | Life Sciences P2 (2.5hrs) memo | Electrical Technology (3hrs) memo |
Tuesday 22/11 | Sepedi, Sesotho (memo). Setswana, Xitsonga, Tshivenda HL P2 (2.5hrs) | Geography P2 (3hrs) Memo |
Wednesday 23/11 | isiZulu, isiXhosa (memo), Siswati, Isindebele HL P2 (2.5hrs) | Business Studies P1 (2hrs) memo |
Thursday 24/11 | Consumer Studies (3hrs) memo Hospitality Studies (3hrs) memo | |
Friday 25/11 | Accounting P2 (2hrs) Memo | Agricultural Sciences P1 (2.5hrs) memo Nautical Sciences P1 (3hrs) Sport and Exercise Sciences (3hrs) |
09:00 | 14:00 | |
Monday 28/11 | isiZulu, isiXhosa (memo), Siswati, IsiNdebele HL P3 (3hrs) FAL P3 (2.5hrs) SAL P3 (2.5hrs) | Agricultural Sciences P2 (2.5hrs) Nautical Sciences P2 (3hrs) |
Tuesday 29/11 | Sepedi, Sesotho (memo), Setswana, Xitsonga, Tshivenda HL P3 (3hrs) SA Sign Language HL P3 (3hrs) | Business Studies P2 (3hrs) memo |
Wednesday 30/11 | English HL P3 (3hrs) memo English FAL P3 (2.5hrs) memo English SAL P3 (2.5hrs) | Mechanical Technology (3hrs) memo |
Thursday 01/12 | Consumer Studies (3hrs) memo Hospitality Studies (2.5hrs) memo | |
Friday 02/12 | Afrikaans HL P3 (3hrs) memo Afrikaans FAL P3 (2.5hrs) memo Afrikaans SAL P3 (2.5hrs) memo | Agricultural Management Practices (3hrs) |
09:00 | 14:00 | |
Monday 05/12 | Music P1 Theory (3hrs) memo | Music P2 Comprehension (1.5hrs) memo |
Tuesday 06/12 | Dramatic Arts (3hrs) memo | Agricultural Technology (3hrs) memo |
Wednesday 07/12 | CAT Rewrite (3hrs) Practical IT Rewrite (3hrs) Practical |
09:00 | |
Monday, 5 September | Life Orientation (LO CAT) (2.5hrs) |
Tuesday, 25 October | Computer Applications Tech P1 (3hrs) Practical memo |
Wednesday 26 October | Information Technology P1 (3hrs) Practical |
14 Aug – 14 Oct | Performing Arts Practical |
6 Oct – 15 Oct |
How Do I Prepare For Grade 12 Exams?
Proven Ideas To Help You Pass Matric Effectively
- Study a Little Bit Every Day
- Join Study Groups
- Take Notes
- Take The Relevant Extra Classes
- Create A Working Study Schedule
Study a Little Bit Every day
One big mistake students make is cramming all their studying in the night before the exams. Study a little bit every day. When the day of your exam finally comes, all you would need to do is revise.
Join Study Groups
Join a group of your peers that are striving towards the same objectives that you are. Study groups make a way for you to share information with each other, and also offer help and support. You could even join online study groups.
Take Notes
When studying, your notes are a great resource. Whether it’s your own notes or notes you copied off the board in class, don’t let it go to waste. Make the most of your notes, you could even turn them into flashcards.
Take The Relevant Extra Classes
If you find difficulty with a certain subject, ask your teacher to set up extra classes to get you the help you need. It is highly likely that your initiative will help other students who are struggling in a similar way to you.
Create a Working Study Schedule
Stay updated by using a study schedule. Write down your exam dates, and when you plan on studying each subject. Make room for enough days that are dedicated to each subject, and don’t forget to give yourself rest days too.
Why Would You Need Past Papers?
There are a few benefits when using matric past exam papers when studying. You will become more familiar with how your questions will be set, so when you take your seat in the exam hall you can expect your confidence to be to through the roof! Other benefits include:
- Revisiting the work that you have already studied
- Becoming more familiar with tricky learning content
- Helping with time management when answering some of your questions
- Developing an understanding of the Grade 12 exam questions, and how to answer them
What 2 Study Methods Can Be The Most Effective?
- Spaced practice – learning which takes place over more than one session, at different points in time (eg. looking back through your textbook once every three days). This method makes reference to the time you should be preparing for the Matric final exams (multiple study sessions across a few weeks)
- Practice testing – instead of just restudying information, try to remember the information (perhaps by taking a practice test). This method refers to what you should be doing in preparation for the Grade 12 final exams
How Can You Pass Grade 12 With Distinctions?
To obtain a distinction in a subject or subjects, you will need to pass with at least 80% for that subject. The percentages for your subjects will be listed on your matric results. Also, there is no limit to the amount of distinctions you can get.
Through the years, there have been students who have gotten distinctions in all of their Grade 12 subjects, there is no reason why that shouldn’t be you.
How Can You Get Free Study Guides?
A good way to understand your learning content in your textbook is through study guides. It creates a breakdown of the modules for you, and tells you which content to focus on. You’ll also have a variety of activities to complete. You can use this resource to prepare for your exams and complete assignments.
These websites provide Matric study guides and other learning materials:
What Are The Different Levels Of Passing Grade 12?
Bachelor Pass, Diploma Pass, Higher Certificate Pass and the National Senior Certificate Pass
Bachelor pass
You would need to pass with a:
- Minimum of 40% in Home language
- Minimum of 50% in four high credit subjects
- Minimum of 30% for two other subjects
Diploma Pass
You need to pass with a:
- Minimum of 40% in Home language
- Minimum of 50% in four high credit subjects.
- Minimum of 30% in 2 other subjects.
Higher Certificate Pass
You need to pass a:
- Minimum of 40% in your home language.
- Minimum of 40% in two high credit subjects.
- Minimum of 30% in 3 other subjects.
National Senior Certificate Pass
You need to pass a:
- Minimum of 40% in your home language.
- Minimum of 40% in 2 high credit subjects.
- Minimum of 20% in other subjects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens when you miss a matric rewrite?
Matric students who were not happy with their exam marks, or were unable to write or perform well in them for certain reasons, could register for the May / June rewrites.
Can you fail 2 subjects in matric?
Rewriting your Matric can help you get the marks you need to pass. It is important to note that you may only rewrite a maximum of two subjects. This means that if you failed more than two subjects, you will need to wait for an Adult Matric.
Is Grade 12 a Senior Certificate?
Yes, learners who have completed their final year of high school and passed their matric exams are given the National Senior Certificate (NSC).
Author: Blaine Alexande Oaker
Editor: Blaine Alexander Oaker
Date Published: October 13, 2022
