Matric Final Exam October/November Examinations Timetable for 2024

As the academic year progresses, matric students across South Africa are gearing up for the crucial October/November final examinations in 2024. These exams, conducted by the Department of Basic Education (DBE), are a significant milestone in every student’s educational journey. To help you navigate this important period effectively, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to the matric exam timetable, ensuring you have all the essential details at your fingertips.

Understanding the Matric Exam Timetable

The DBE has meticulously crafted the October/November 2024 matric exam timetable to cover a wide range of subjects across several weeks. This structured approach allows for fair assessment and provides students with ample time to prepare and excel in their examinations.

Key Dates and Subjects

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the October/November 2024 matric exam timetable:

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, Various 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/SAL P3 (2½hrs), Various HL/FAL/SAL P1 (2hrs)
Friday 25/10	Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Xitsonga, Tshivenda HL P3 (3hrs), FAL/SAL P3 (2½hrs), South African Sign Language HL P3 (3hrs), Various SAL P2 (2hrs), Equine Studies (3hrs)

WEEK 2	09:00 – 14:00
Monday 28/10	English HL/FAL/SAL P1 (2hrs), Various HL/FAL/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/FAL/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), Various HL/FAL/SAL P3 (2½hrs)
Tuesday 05/11	Geography P1 (3hrs), Computer Applications Tech P2 (Theory) (3hrs), Nautical Science P1 (3hrs)
Wednesday 06/11	Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Xitsonga, Tshivenda HL/FAL/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/FAL/SAL P2 (2½hrs), Economics P1 (2hrs)
Wednesday 13/11	English HL/FAL/SAL P2 (2½hrs), 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/FAL/SAL P1 (2hrs), Economics P2 (2hrs)
Wednesday 20/11	Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Xitsonga, Tshivenda HL/FAL/SAL P2 (2½hrs), South African Sign Language HL P2 (2½hrs), Mechanical Technology (3hrs)
Thursday 21/11	Geography 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/FAL/SAL P2 (2½hrs), 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) Practical, IT P1 rewrite (3hrs) Practical
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

For any inquiries, please contact Dr RR Poliah at the Chief Directorate: National Assessment and Public Examinations (NAPE), 012 357 3900.

This timetable is subject to amendments or updates. Students are advised to verify details closer to the examination dates.