# Natural Sciences Grade 8 Past Papers & Memos (2026–2014)

> Free Grade 8 Natural Sciences past papers and memos, newest first: November Exam 2020 and June Exam 2020. 18 PDFs from 2014 to 2026, free to read online.

- Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-8/natural-sciences/past-papers
- Updated: 2026-10-29
- Files: 18
- Memos: 5
- Years: 2014–2026

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## Natural Sciences Grade 8 2026 papers and memos

Also called Natural Science or NS. Afrikaans: Natuurwetenskappe Graad 8 vraestelle en memorandums.

Free to read online, with up to 20 free downloads a month without an account.

### November Mock Exam 2026

- [Paper 1: Question paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-8-natural-sciences-2026-november-mock-exam-question-paper/ab30aee9-0249-4891-af68-648a942d9545)
- [Paper 1: Answer book](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-8-natural-sciences-2026-november-mock-exam-answer-book/068427e4-1089-4e7f-bac8-1c3e4c1620e0)
- [Paper 1: Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-8-natural-sciences-2026-november-mock-exam-memorandum/d63a7f12-995d-4e35-92c4-b4653684bc93)
- [November Mock Exam 2026 page](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-8/natural-sciences/past-papers/2026/november-mock-exam)

## Natural Sciences Grade 8 2020 papers and memos

### November Exam 2020

- [Other files: Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr8-nov-2020-memo-question-paper/8f0028af-07e1-4970-90d9-dab16e11b8b1)
- [November Exam 2020 page](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-8/natural-sciences/past-papers/2020/november-exam)

### June Exam 2020

- [Other files: Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr8-june-2020-memo-question-paper/44c87110-6254-41d4-a0c4-cf0ac684bbfa)
- [June Exam 2020 page](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-8/natural-sciences/past-papers/2020/june-exam)

## Older years

### 2019

- [November Exam 2019](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-8/natural-sciences/past-papers/2019/november-exam)
- [June 2019](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-8/natural-sciences/past-papers/2019/june)

### 2018

- [NSC November Exam 2018](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-8/natural-sciences/past-papers/2018/nsc-november-exam)
- [NSC Prelim Exam 2018](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-8/natural-sciences/past-papers/2018/nsc-prelim-exam)
- [Sept 2018](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-8/natural-sciences/past-papers/2018/sept)
- [June 2018](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-8/natural-sciences/past-papers/2018/june)
- [March 2018](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-8/natural-sciences/past-papers/2018/march)

### 2017

- [NSC November Exam 2017](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-8/natural-sciences/past-papers/2017/nsc-november-exam)

### 2016

- [March 2016](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-8/natural-sciences/past-papers/2016/march)

### 2014

- [March 2014](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-8/natural-sciences/past-papers/2014/march)

## Frequently asked questions

### Where do the Grade 8 Natural Sciences past papers come from?

The question papers and memorandums are published by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the provincial education departments for NSC, June, trial (preparatory) and supplementary exams.

### Which years are available?

Grade 8 Natural Sciences papers from 2014 to 2026 — 18 files in total, including November Exam, June Exam, June, NSC November Exam. Open a year folder to see every session.

### Are memos included?

Yes. 5 memorandums are listed alongside the question papers, so you can mark your own work. Where a memo was never released, the paper is listed on its own.

### Can I download Natural Sciences papers for free?

Yes. Every paper is free to read online, and you get up to 20 free downloads a month without an account. Sign up free for unlimited downloads and to track what you’ve completed.

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