DBE past examination papers
Use the Department of Basic Education’s past-paper area for public National Senior Certificate resources.
Open DBE papers ↗Past-paper guide
Find papers the right way.
Start with official, school-provided or clearly authorised sources. Availability differs by curriculum, subject and exam board.
Best first step: check the source’s permissions and use papers only in the way that source allows. For IEB and Cambridge, your school or registered centre is often the most reliable route to official past papers.
Provincial education resources
Provincial education portals can also publish exam-preparation material and revision resources.
Open WCED ePortal ↗Ask your school or IEB centre
IEB papers are commonly distributed through schools. Ask your teacher or exams office for the official route available to you.
Visit IEB ↗Cambridge school support
Cambridge past papers are often accessed through a registered school or centre. Ask your teacher for the approved school route.
Cambridge support ↗Official GED study resources
Use GED’s official study area for practice and preparation options.
Open GED study ↗Official NBT information
Check the official National Benchmark Tests site for test information, preparation guidance and booking details.
Open NBT site ↗