- Papers
- 375
- Years
- 2015 to 2025
Set by the national and provincial education departments. Last updated .
Latest Grade 10 past papers
The most recent sitting we hold for each subject. Download the paper and its memo here.
Mathematics
September 2025 · KwaZulu-Natal
Mathematical Literacy
Feb/March 2025 · KwaZulu-Natal
Physical Sciences
November 2024 · Paper 1 · North West
Geography
November 2024 · Paper 1 · North West
Grade 10 past papers by subject
Every subject we hold for Grade 10, with the number of papers on each page.
Which exams Grade 10 writes
Papers here are grouped by sitting, so this is what each one means. Pick a year to see every subject for that exam on one page.
- SeptemberTerm 3
- Preparatory papers, where the province sets them.
- Feb/MarchTerm 1
- First term papers, where the province sets them.
What Grade 10 is for
Grade 10 is where your matric subjects start. The subjects you chose at the end of Grade 9 are the ones you will write in your final exams, so this is the year you find out how well they suit you.
The work itself is the foundation. The trigonometry and functions you meet in Grade 10 are the same trigonometry and functions that carry marks in the matric paper, just asked more simply.
So the mark you get on a Grade 10 paper is not really the point. The point is finding out which basics are shaky while they are still quick and cheap to fix.
Grade 10 past paper questions
Where can I find Grade 10 exam papers and memos?
On this page. Every Grade 10 paper here is free to download as a PDF, set by the Department of Basic Education or a provincial education department, and most come with the memo.
What are the June exams called?
The mid-year examinations. Some schools call them the June exams and some the term two exams, and they are the same thing. They are grouped under May/June here.
Do Grade 10 marks count for anything?
Not for university admission, which is based on your Grade 11 and matric results. They matter because Grade 10 is the foundation the next two years are built on, and because they show you early whether the subjects you chose are working for you.
Can I still change subjects in Grade 10?
Usually yes, early in the year and with your school's agreement, though it gets harder the longer you leave it. If a subject is not working, a Grade 10 paper is a quick way to see how far behind you actually are before you decide.
Had enough for now? Try today's puzzle.
Sixteen things you have been taught hide four groups of four. Four tries, about two minutes, and one group is always a trick.
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