# Grade 5 past papers & memos

> 175 free Grade 5 past papers and memos for 9 subjects, 2011–2022: provincial, common and ANA papers with memos. Pick a subject to see every paper by year.

- Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-5/past-papers
- Updated: 2026-09-28
- CAPS past papers: 175
- Subjects: 9
- Years: 2011–2022

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## Grade 5 subjects

- [Afrikaans FAL](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-5/afrikaans-fal) — 21 papers
- [Afrikaans HL](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-5/afrikaans-hl) — 14 papers
- [English FAL](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-5/english-fal) — 14 papers
- [English HL](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-5/english-hl) — 29 papers
- [Geography](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-5/geography) — 13 papers
- [History](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-5/history) — 14 papers
- [Life Skills](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-5/life-skills) — 10 papers
- [Mathematics](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-5/mathematics) — 44 papers
- [Natural Sciences Technology](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-5/natural-sciences-technology) — 16 papers

## Other Grade 5 collections

- [Grade 5 study guides](https://www.hlayiso.com/study-guides/grade-5)
- [Grade 5 SBA exemplars](https://www.hlayiso.com/sba-exemplars/grade-5)
- [Grade 5 practical assessment tasks](https://www.hlayiso.com/practical-assessment-tasks/grade-5)
- [Grade 5 annual teaching plans](https://www.hlayiso.com/annual-teaching-plans/grade-5)

## Frequently asked questions

### Where can I download Grade 5 past papers and memos for free?

Hlayiso has 175 past papers and memos across 9 subjects from 2011–2022. 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 5?

Documents from 2011 to 2022 are listed, newest first. New documents are added as they are released.

### Are memos included for Grade 5 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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