Primary school exam papers and memos
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About primary school exam papers
A primary school exam paper starts with a cover page giving the marks and the time, followed by questions that run from easy to hard. The language papers start with a passage and comprehension questions (Section A) and end with language structures (Section B); the content subjects split the year’s work across Paper 1 and Paper 2. Every question shows how many marks it is worth.
The free tests on this site cover the same topics as the papers, following CAPS, with an explanation for every answer. What each subject’s papers cover, by grade, is here: Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7.
We are also preparing printable primary school exam papers with memos — original papers, not old school papers. Tap Buy Tests if you would like to know when they are ready.
Frequently asked questions
What does a primary school exam paper look like?
A cover page with the marks and time, then questions from easy to hard. Languages have Section A (reading and comprehension) and B (language structures); content subjects have Paper 1 and 2.
Are these old school papers?
No. Our papers are original, written from scratch to match what real primary school papers ask.
Can my child practise the papers’ work for free?
Yes. The tests on SchoolTests.co.za cover the same topics, free, with an explanation for every answer.