Matric 2026 · Fisiese Wetenskappe

Matric Physical Sciences 2026

Physical Sciences 2026 is written with Paper 1 on Friday 30 October 2026 at 09:00 and Paper 2 on Monday 2 November 2026 at 09:00. Below: what each paper covers, every Grade 12 Physical Sciences paper we have, and the tutors who got a distinction in it.

Paper 1 8 weeks away
Paper 2 9 weeks away
124 tutors

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The papers

Physical Sciences exam dates 2026

Paper 1 150 marks

Friday 30 October 2026, 09:00, 3 hours. 8 weeks away

Physics: mechanics (momentum, vertical projectile motion, work, energy and power), Doppler effect, electricity and magnetism, electric circuits, photoelectric effect.

20 past Paper 1 papers below

Paper 2 150 marks

Monday 2 November 2026, 09:00, 3 hours. 9 weeks away

Chemistry: organic chemistry, reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, fertilisers.

18 past Paper 2 papers below

Times and durations from the Department of Basic Education's final timetable. Paper content from the DBE examination guidelines.

Practice

Grade 12 Physical Sciences past papers

Question paper and memo together where the department released one. Do one under timed conditions, then mark it.

Paper 1

Paper 2

Other papers

May/June 2019 Past Paper

Every October/November paper, and the zip Every May/June paper All Grade 12 Physical Sciences

The people

Physical Sciences tutors for matric

Stellenbosch University students who got a distinction in Physical Sciences. Lessons in person in Stellenbosch or online anywhere in South Africa, from R170 an hour.

Greg Venter, Physical Sciences tutor at Stellenbosch Tutors

Physical SciencesGreg VenterBEng Mechatronics (2nd year)7 subjects

Zazzie Henderson, Physical Sciences tutor at Stellenbosch Tutors

Physical SciencesZazzie HendersonBSc Mathematical Sciences: Mathematics7 subjects

Gina Pool, Physical Sciences tutor at Stellenbosch Tutors

Physical SciencesGina PoolBSc Human Life Sciences6 subjects

Keira Benbrook, Physical Sciences tutor at Stellenbosch Tutors

Physical SciencesKeira BenbrookBCom International Business (1st year)6 subjects

Suremovat Ana, Physical Sciences tutor at Stellenbosch Tutors

Physical SciencesSuremovat AnaMEng Electrical Engineering - 20286 subjects

Gemma Naude, Physical Sciences tutor at Stellenbosch Tutors

Physical SciencesGemma NaudeBSc Molecular biology and biotechnology6 subjects

Roche Cupido, Physical Sciences tutor at Stellenbosch Tutors

Physical SciencesRoche CupidoBSc Human Life Sciences with Psychology. Final year5 subjects

Andrea Filby, Physical Sciences tutor at Stellenbosch Tutors

Physical SciencesAndrea FilbyBSc Chemistry5 subjects

All 124 Physical Sciences tutors, or Physical Sciences tutors in Stellenbosch.

Common questions

Matric Physical Sciences, answered

When is the matric Physical Sciences exam in 2026?

Physical Sciences 2026 is written with Paper 1 on Friday 30 October 2026 at 09:00 and Paper 2 on Monday 2 November 2026 at 09:00.

How long is each Physical Sciences paper?

Paper 1 is 3 hours. Paper 2 is 3 hours.

What is in Physical Sciences Paper 1 and Paper 2?

Paper 1: Physics: mechanics (momentum, vertical projectile motion, work, energy and power), Doppler effect, electricity and magnetism, electric circuits, photoelectric effect. Paper 2: Chemistry: organic chemistry, reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, fertilisers.

Where can I get Grade 12 Physical Sciences past papers?

Stellenbosch Tutors hosts Grade 12 Physical Sciences 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 Physical Sciences tutor before the exam?

Yes. Stellenbosch Tutors matches matrics with Stellenbosch University students who got a distinction in Physical Sciences, in person in Stellenbosch or online anywhere in South Africa, from R170 an hour.

Wanneer is die matriek Fisiese Wetenskappe eksamen in 2026?

Fisiese Wetenskappe 2026: Vraestel 1 op Vrydag 30 Oktober om 09:00, Vraestel 2 op Maandag 2 November om 09:00.

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