On this page, you will find the complete collection of Mathematics Grade 12 past papers from 2025 going back to 2017. These include the final DBE papers, June exams, trial exams, and supplementary papers. All are available on StudyPapers.co.za with full memorandums to help you mark and learn from your own mistakes.
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Term 4: Mathematics Grade 12 November Final NSC Exam Papers
Prepare for the NSC final exams with official Mathematics Grade 12 Term 4 past papers. This section covers Paper 1 and Paper 2 with full marking guidelines from 2021 to 2024.
| Year | Paper 1 (Algebra & Calculus) | Paper 2 (Geometry & Stats) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Combined Memo (Eng/Afr) | Combined Memo (Eng/Afr) | Answer Book |
| 2023 | Eng Paper | Afr Paper | Memo | Eng Paper | Afr P2 (1) | Afr P2 (2) | Memo | Answer Book |
| 2022 | Eng Paper | Afr Paper | Memo | Eng Paper | Afr Paper | Memo | Answer Book |
| 2021 | Eng Paper | Afr Paper | Memo | Eng Paper | Afr Paper | Memo | Answer Book |
Term 3: Mathematics Grade 12 Preparatory (Trial) Exam Papers
Get the latest 2025 September trial papers for Mathematics. Includes full QP, memos, and answer books for both Paper 1 and Paper 2, plus multilingual support for Xhosa and Sesotho.
| Year | Paper 1 (Algebra & Calculus) | Paper 2 (Geometry & Stats) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Eng QP | Afr QP | Memo | AB | Eng QP | Afr QP | AB |
| 2024 | Combined Memo | Erratum | Combined Memo |
| 2023 | Eng QP | Afr QP | Memo Alt: Xhosa | Sesotho | Eng QP | Afr QP | AB Alt: Xhosa QP | Xhosa AB Alt: Sesotho QP | Sesotho AB |
| 2022 | Eng QP | Afr QP | Memo | Deaf | Eng QP | Afr QP | Memo Standard AB | Deaf QP | Deaf AB |
Term 2: Mathematics Grade 12 June Mid-Year Past Papers
Browse June mid-year exam documents for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021. Includes provincial papers (GP, EC, FS) and official NSC exam packs.
| Year | Paper 1 Downloads | Paper 2 Downloads |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Eng Paper | Afr Paper | Memo Provincial: Gauteng | Eastern Cape | IEB | NSC | Eng Paper | Afr Paper | Memo | AB NSC: NSC P2 |
| 2024 | Eng QP | Afr QP | Eng QP | Afr QP |
| 2023 | Combined Memo | Combined Memo |
| 2022 | Eng Paper | Afr Paper | Memo | Eng Paper | Afr Paper | Memo | AB |
| 2021 | Eng Paper | Afr Paper | Memo | Eng Paper | Afr Paper | Memo | AB |
Term 1: Mathematics Grade 12 March Test Papers (Controlled Tests)
Start your year strong with official March Controlled Tests. Practice your knowledge of Euclidean Geometry and Algebra with papers from KZN, Mpumalanga, and national DBE archives.
| Year | Province / Resource | Download Links |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | KZN / Mpumalanga (MP) | KZN March QP & Memo MP March QP & Memo |
| 2024 | KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) | KZN March QP & Memo |
| 2017 | National (DBE) | P1 Eng | V1 Afr | Combined Memo P2 Eng | V2 Afr | Combined Memo | AB |
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Browse All Grade 12 PapersMathematics Grade 12 Past Papers and Memos
This section provides Grade 12 Mathematics past exam papers and memorandums, organised by year and term. The collection covers 2021 to 2025, including Term 1 (March exams) and Term 2 (May/June exams).
Included papers:
- Provincial exams from KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Eastern Cape
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Independent Examinations Board (IEB) exams
- Official memorandums for each paper
Each section is categorised by exam period and province, ensuring quick access to relevant resources. All papers are linked directly for download. Let me know if any refinements are needed.
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Why You Must Practise Mathematics Grade 12 Past Papers
In 2024, the national Mathematics Grade 12 pass rate jumped from 63,5% to 69,1%. Even the number of distinctions increased by almost 1 000 learners. But here is what matters: learners who practised past papers regularly performed better in both routine and high-level questions.
The main reason for failure was not lack of study, but lack of exam readiness. Learners who never used past papers:
- Could not handle new types of questions or spot patterns
- Made assumptions in Geometry without proof
- Forgot formulas in Trigonometry and used the wrong ones
- Pressed wrong calculator buttons in Statistics and lost easy marks
Working through past papers gives you muscle memory for how questions are structured, how to present answers step-by-step, and how to avoid marks slipping away.
Key Mistakes That Past Papers Help You Fix
Every mistake listed in the 2024 exam report can be corrected by doing more Mathematics Grade 12 past papers:
- In Paper 1, learners were caught off guard when inverse functions and first principles were moved to new sections. If you rely only on what your teacher says “comes first”, you will get stuck. Past papers help you see how topics can shift, and still be asked.
- Many learners failed to finish Calculus because they never practised full 3-hour sessions. Past papers train your time management under pressure.
- Algebraic manipulation is the skill that affects every single question. Most failures in 2024 came from basic simplification mistakes. Past papers give you constant algebra practice across different topics — especially in sequences, functions, and finance.
What You Will Face in the Final Exams
The Mathematics Grade 12 final exam is split into two equal papers:
- Paper 1 covers:
Equations, Patterns, Functions, Finance, Calculus, Probability - Paper 2 covers:
Data Handling, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, Euclidean Geometry
Each paper is 3 hours long, and each is worth 150 marks.
By using past papers:
- You will master functions and graphs, including sketching and interpreting real questions (Q4–Q6)
- You will learn to approach Calculus questions like derivatives, max/min values, and area under curves (Q8–Q10)
- You will practise Finance (Q7) formulas under time pressure so you stop mixing up compound and simple interest
- You will build your ability in Probability and Counting (Q11–Q12) by seeing how factorials and tree diagrams are marked
Why Paper 2 Also Needs Past Paper Practice
In 2024, learners lost marks in Paper 2 for things that could have been avoided:
- In Statistics (Q1–Q2), learners lost marks by simply entering wrong values on the calculator. Past papers give you real data tables to practise on.
- In Trigonometry (Q5–Q8), learners confused compound angle formulas with reduction rules. Past papers show you exactly which ones are expected.
- In Geometry (Q9–Q11), many answers were disqualified for making assumptions or presenting steps in the wrong order. Past papers show how to earn marks logically, not just with correct statements.
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