Paper 1 150 marks
Friday 23 October 2026, 09:00, 3 hours. 7 weeks away
Algebra, equations and inequalities, number patterns and sequences, finance (growth and decay), functions and graphs, differential calculus, probability.
Matric 2026 · Wiskunde
Matric Mathematics 2026
Mathematics 2026 is written with Paper 1 on Friday 23 October 2026 at 09:00 and Paper 2 on Monday 26 October 2026 at 09:00. Below: what each paper covers, every Grade 12 Mathematics paper we have, and the tutors who got a distinction in it.
- Paper 1 7 weeks away
- Paper 2 8 weeks away
- 185 tutors
The papers
Mathematics exam dates 2026
Paper 2 150 marks
Monday 26 October 2026, 09:00, 3 hours. 8 weeks away
Statistics, analytical geometry, trigonometry, Euclidean geometry and measurement.
Times and durations from the Department of Basic Education's final timetable. Paper content from the DBE examination guidelines.
Practice
Grade 12 Mathematics past papers
Question paper and memo together where the department released one. Do one under timed conditions, then mark it.
Paper 1
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- October/November 2023 Paper 1 Past Paper
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- October/November 2022 Paper 1 Past Paper
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Paper 2
The people
Mathematics tutors for matric
Stellenbosch University students who got a distinction in Mathematics. Lessons in person in Stellenbosch or online anywhere in South Africa, from R170 an hour.
MathematicsMarianne NelBCom International Business (2nd year)9 subjects
MathematicsGreg VenterBEng Mechatronics (2nd year)7 subjects
MathematicsZazzie HendersonBSc Mathematical Sciences: Mathematics7 subjects
MathematicsGemma NaudeBSc Molecular biology and biotechnology6 subjects
MathematicsGina PoolBSc Human Life Sciences6 subjects
MathematicsKeira BenbrookBCom International Business (1st year)6 subjects
MathematicsSuremovat AnaMEng Electrical Engineering - 20286 subjects
MathematicsAnnie MalherbeBSc in Biodiversity and Ecology6 subjects All 185 Mathematics tutors, or Mathematics tutors in Stellenbosch.
Common questions
Matric Mathematics, answered
When is the matric Mathematics exam in 2026?
Mathematics 2026 is written with Paper 1 on Friday 23 October 2026 at 09:00 and Paper 2 on Monday 26 October 2026 at 09:00.
How long is each Mathematics paper?
Paper 1 is 3 hours. Paper 2 is 3 hours.
What is in Mathematics Paper 1 and Paper 2?
Paper 1: Algebra, equations and inequalities, number patterns and sequences, finance (growth and decay), functions and graphs, differential calculus, probability. Paper 2: Statistics, analytical geometry, trigonometry, Euclidean geometry and measurement.
Where can I get Grade 12 Mathematics past papers?
Stellenbosch Tutors hosts Grade 12 Mathematics past papers and memos, free, on this page and on the past papers archive, with a zip of every year per session.
Can I get a Mathematics tutor before the exam?
Yes. Stellenbosch Tutors matches matrics with Stellenbosch University students who got a distinction in Mathematics, in person in Stellenbosch or online anywhere in South Africa, from R170 an hour.
Wanneer is die matriek Wiskunde eksamen in 2026?
Wiskunde 2026: Vraestel 1 op Vrydag 23 Oktober om 09:00, Vraestel 2 op Maandag 26 Oktober om 09:00.
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Other matric subjects
Mathematics Literacy
Physical Sciences
Life Sciences
Accounting
Economics
Business Studies
History
Geography
English Home Language
English FAL
Afrikaans Home Language
Afrikaans FAL
Information Technology (IT)
Computer Applications Technology (CAT)
Engineering Graphics Design (EGD)
Music
Art
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