# Grade 1 past papers & memos

> 100 free Grade 1 past papers and memos for 6 subjects, 2011–2014: common and ANA papers with memos. Pick a subject to see every paper by year.

- Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-1/past-papers
- Updated: 2026-09-28
- CAPS past papers: 100
- Subjects: 6
- Years: 2011–2014

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## Grade 1 subjects

- [Afrikaans](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-1/afrikaans) — 11 papers
- [English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-1/english) — 11 papers
- [isiXhosa](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-1/isixhosa) — 11 papers
- [Life Skills](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-1/life-skills) — 11 papers
- [Mathematics](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-1/mathematics) — 46 papers
- [Sesotho](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-1/sesotho) — 10 papers

## Other Grade 1 collections

- [Grade 1 study guides](https://www.hlayiso.com/study-guides/grade-1)
- [Grade 1 SBA exemplars](https://www.hlayiso.com/sba-exemplars/grade-1)
- [Grade 1 practical assessment tasks](https://www.hlayiso.com/practical-assessment-tasks/grade-1)
- [Grade 1 annual teaching plans](https://www.hlayiso.com/annual-teaching-plans/grade-1)

## Frequently asked questions

### Where can I download Grade 1 past papers and memos for free?

Hlayiso has 100 past papers and memos across 6 subjects from 2011–2014. Open any document to read it online, then download the PDF.

### Do I need an account to download?

No. You can read every document online, and download up to 20 PDFs a month without an account. Create a free Hlayiso account to keep downloading and to practise with notes, quizzes and questions by topic.

### Which years are available for Grade 1?

Documents from 2011 to 2014 are listed, newest first. New documents are added as they are released.

### Are memos included for Grade 1 papers?

Yes. Where a memorandum was published it is listed beside its question paper with a Memo badge. Open a subject to see each year’s question papers, memos and addenda.

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