Matric Final Exam Timetable 2024
The Matric Final Exam timetable is an important document for all Grade 12 learners in South Africa.
It outlines the specific dates and times for each subject exam, allowing students to plan their study schedules and prepare effectively.
Matric Final Exam Time Table South Africa
The class of 2024 will begin writing their matric final examinations on Monday, 30 October 2024.
The session opens with English Paper 1 in the morning, followed by examinations for German, Hebrew, Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Urdu, and Telugu.
The exams will continue until Tuesday, 5 December, concluding with papers for agricultural studies, dance, and music theory.
It is important to note that there are exceptions to the main examination schedule.
The Life Orientation subject, along with several practicals, will be conducted before the main exam period.
The Life Orientation practical can occur as early as 4 September.
Computer Applications Technology (CAT) and Information Technology (IT) practicals are scheduled for 24 October and 25 October, respectively.
The arts-focused practicals, including performing arts and visual arts, will be held over a more extended period.
Performing arts practicals are generally conducted between 14 August and 13 October, while visual arts practicals take place between 10 October and 23 October.
The specific dates for these practical exams will be communicated to you individually by your school.
For a comprehensive view of the entire Matric Final Exam Timetable 2024, you can download it directly from the Department of Basic Education website
In addition, your school or educational institution will provide you with a personalized exam schedule highlighting the specific dates and times for your chosen subjects.
Matric Final Exam Timetable 2024
| WEEK 1 | 09:00 | 14:00 |
| Monday 21/10 | English HL P3 (3hrs) English FAL P3 (2½hrs)English SAL P3 (2½hrs) | Afrikaans HL P3 (3hrs) Afrikaans FAL P3 (2½hrs)Afrikaans SAL P3 (2½hrs) |
| Tuesday 22/10 | Computer Applications Tech P1 (3hrs) Practical | Arabic, French, Italian, Mandarin, Modern Greek, Serbian, Spanish SAL P1 (2hrs) Latin SAL P1 (3hrs)Portuguese HL, FAL, SAL P1 (2hrs)Hebrew SAL P1 (2hrs), German HL, SAL P1 (2hrs) |
| Wednesday 23/10 | Business Studies P1 (2hrs) | Information Technology P1 (3hrs) Practical |
| Thursday 24/10 | isiZulu, isiXhosa, siSwati, isiNdebele HL P3 (3hrs), FAL P3 (2½hrs), SAL P3 (2½hrs) | Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telegu, Urdu HL P1 (2hrs)Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telegu, Urdu FAL P1 (2hrs) Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telegu, Urdu SAL P1 (2hrs) |
| Friday 25/10 | Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Xitsonga, Tshivenda HL P3 (3hrs), FAL P3 (2½hrs), SAL P3 (2½hrs)South African Sign Language HL P3 (3hrs) | Arabic, Italian, Mandarin, Modern Greek, Serbian, Spanish SAL P2 (2hrs) Latin SAL P2 (2hrs)Portuguese HL P2 (2½hrs), FAL, SAL P2 (2hrs) Equine Studies (3hrs) |
| WEEK 2 | 09:00 | 14:00 |
| Monday 28/10 | English HL P1 (2hrs) English FAL P1 (2hrs) English SAL P1 (2hrs) | Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telegu, Urdu HL P2 (2½hrs) Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telegu, Urdu FAL P2 (2hrs) Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telegu, Urdu SAL P2 (2hrs) Hebrew SAL P2 (2hrs) German HL P2 (2½hrs), SAL P2 (2hrs)Marine Sciences P1 (2½hrs) |
| Tuesday 29/10 | History P1 (3hrs) | Engineering Graphics and Design P1 (3hrs) French SAL P2 (2hrs) |
| Wednesday 30/10 | isiZulu, isiXhosa, siSwati, isiNdebele HL P1 (2hrs), FAL P1 (2hrs), SAL P1 (2hrs) | Business Studies P2 (2hrs) |
| Thursday 31/10 | NON-EXAMINATION DAY | |
| Friday 01/11 | Mathematics P1 (3hrs)Mathematical Literacy P1 (3hrs) Technical Mathematics P1 (3hrs) | Religion Studies P1 (2hrs)Sport and Exercise Science (3hrs) |
| WEEK 3 | 09:00 | 14:00 |
| Monday 04/11 | Mathematics P2 (3hrs) Mathematical Literacy P2 (3hrs) Technical Mathematics P2 (3hrs) | Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telegu, Urdu HL P3 (2½hrs) FAL P3 (2½hrs)Portuguese, German HL P3 (2½hrs) Portuguese FAL P3 (2½hrs) |
| Tuesday 05/11 | Geography (Climate and Weather, Geomorphology and Map Work) P1 (3hrs) | Computer Applications Tech P2 (Theory) (3hrs) Nautical Science P1 (3hrs) |
| Wednesday 06/11 | Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Xitsonga,Tshivenda HL P1 (2hrs), FAL P1 (2hrs), SAL P1 (2hrs) South African Sign Language HL P1 (2hrs) | Information Technology P2 (Theory) (3hrs) |
| Thursday 07/11 | History P2 (3hrs) | Consumer Studies (3hrs) Hospitality Studies (3hrs) |
| Friday 08/11 | Physical Sciences (Physics) P1 (3hrs) Technical Sciences P1 (3hrs) | Dramatic Arts (3hrs) |
| WEEK 4 | 09:00 | 14:00 |
| Monday 11/11 | Physical Sciences (Chemistry) P2 (3hrs) Technical Sciences P2 (1½hrs) | Dance Studies (3hrs) |
| Tuesday 12/11 | isiZulu, isiXhosa, siSwati, isiNdebele HL P2 (2½hrs), FAL P2 (2½hrs), SAL P2 (1½hrs) | Economics P1 (2hrs) |
| Wednesday 13/11 | English HL P2 (2½hrs)English FAL P2 (2½hrs) English SAL P2 (1½hrs) | Engineering Graphics and Design P2 (3hrs) |
| Thursday 14/11 | Accounting P1 (2hrs) | Tourism (3hrs) |
| Friday 15/11 | Life Sciences P1 (2½hrs) | Civil Technology (3hrs) |
| WEEK 5 | 09:00 | 14:00 |
| Monday 18/11 | Life Sciences P2 (2½hrs) | Visual Arts P1 (3hrs) Electrical Technology (3hrs) |
| Tuesday 19/11 | Afrikaans HL P1 (2hrs)Afrikaans FAL P1 (2hrs) Afrikaans SAL P1 (2hrs) | Economics P2 (2hrs) |
| Wednesday 20/11 | Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Xitsonga, Tshivenda HL P2 (2½hrs), FAL P2 (2½hrs), SAL P2 (1½hrs)South African Sign Language HL P2 (2½hrs) | Mechanical Technology (3hrs) |
| Thursday 21/11 | Geography (Rural and Urban SettlementsEconomic Geography of SA and Map Work) P2 (3hrs) | Religion Studies P2 (2hrs) Maritime Economics (3hrs) |
| Friday 22/11 | Accounting P2 (2hrs) | Agricultural Sciences P1 (2½hrs) |
| WEEK 6 | 09:00 | 14:00 |
| Monday 25/11 | Afrikaans HL P2 (2½hrs) Afrikaans FAL P2 (2½hrs)Afrikaans SAL P2 (1½hrs) | Agricultural Sciences P2 (2½hrs) Nautical Science P2 (3hrs) |
| Tuesday 26/11 | Music P1 Theory (3hrs) Agricultural Technology (3hrs) | Music P2 Comprehension (1½hrs) |
| Wednesday 27/11 | Agricultural Management Practices (3hrs) Marine Sciences P2 (2½hrs) | Design P1 (3hrs) |
| Thursday 28/11 | CAT P1 rewrite (3hrs) PracticalIT P1 rewrite (3hrs) Practical | |
| Date | 09:00 |
| Monday 2 September | Life Orientation (LO CAT) (2½hrs) |
| 12 August to 14 October | Performing Arts Practical |
| 1 October to 14 October | Visual Arts and Design Practical |
The National Senior Certificate (NSC) is a mandatory test for all grade 12 students in South Africa.
It assesses students in compulsory subjects such as two languages, mathematics (or mathematical literacy), and life orientation.
The NSC is graded on a scale from 1 to 7, with 75% of the score coming from the final exam and 25% from School-Based Assessments (SBA). Universities convert these scores into an Admission Point Score (APS) to determine eligibility for various courses.
Therefore, it’s important to prepare well for the NSC to achieve the scores needed for your desired programs.
When do the Matric Final Exams Begin in 2024?
In 2024, Matric exams will start on October 21 and end on November 28, giving students about six weeks to prepare.
Exams will take place in two sessions: morning (beginning at 9 a.m.) and afternoon (starting at 2 p.m.).
Make sure to download and print the Matric timetable to stay informed about your exam dates and arrive at the exam center on time.
What is the NSC Final Exam Timetable for 2024?
The timetable outlines specific dates and times for each exam, allowing students to organize their study schedules effectively.
The first exam will be English and Afrikaans on October 21, and the final exams will conclude on November 28 with the rewrites for Computer Applications Technology (CAT) and Information Technology (IT).
Who Can Write the NSC Exams?
All grade 12 students in South Africa must take the NSC exams to graduate. These exams ensure that students meet national educational standards.
Students can retake the exams if they want to improve their scores, which can help them access better higher education opportunities.
What Subjects Will I Be Tested On?
Students must take a total of seven subjects, including:
- Compulsory: Two languages, mathematics, and life orientation.
- Electives: Choose three from subjects like Accounting, Business Studies, Life Sciences, and more.
What is the Minimum Requirement to Receive an NSC?
To receive an NSC certificate, students must achieve at least Level 2 in their subjects, which corresponds to 30% or higher.
Level System and Grades
The NSC uses a seven-level grading system:
- Level 7: 80-100% (Outstanding)
- Level 6: 70-79% (Meritorious)
- Level 5: 60-69% (Substantial)
- Level 4: 50-59% (Moderate)
- Level 3: 40-49% (Adequate)
- Level 2: 30-39% (Elementary)
- Level 1: 0-29% (Fail)
What Pass Level Do I Need for Further Study?
To pursue higher education, students need to meet specific pass levels:
- Bachelor’s Pass: For university degree programs.
- Diploma Pass: For University of Technology or diploma courses.
- Higher Certificate Pass: For certificate programs.
Difference Between NSC and SC Exams
The NSC is for current grade 12 students, while the Senior Certificate (SC) is available for adults who did not finish school. The SC allows older candidates (21+) to earn their matric certificate and improve their job prospects or further education options.
Is Matric Rewrite Still Open For 2024?
Matric offers opportunities for learners who did not achieve their desired results to rewrite specific subjects.
The Department of Basic Education typically announces the application window for Matric rewrite in early to mid-year.
We recommend checking the Department of Basic Education website or contacting your school for the most up-to-date information on the 2024 Matric rewrite application process.
How Much Does Matric Rewrite Cost?
There is no fee associated with rewriting Matric subjects in South Africa. The Department of Basic Education subsidizes the cost for government schools.
Private schools may have their own administrative fees, so it’s advisable to check with your specific institution.