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South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE): Format Guide & Practice Tests

Stage 1 (Year 11) and Stage 2 (Year 12) subjects, including the Research Project. Stage 2 external assessments and exams in October–November.

At a glance

Who takes itYear 11, Year 12
SubjectsStage 1 (Year 11) and Stage 2 (Year 12) subjects, including the Research Project
WhenStage 2 external assessments and exams in October–November
Format
  • Stage 2 subjects have 70% school assessment and 30% external assessment (often an exam).
Does it count?Stage 2 results contribute to the SACE and ATAR.
Official informationsace.sa.edu.au

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All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.

Frequently asked questions

What is the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)?

Stage 1 (Year 11) and Stage 2 (Year 12) subjects, including the Research Project. Stage 2 external assessments and exams in October–November. Stage 2 results contribute to the SACE and ATAR.

What is the format?

Stage 2 subjects have 70% school assessment and 30% external assessment (often an exam).

How should students prepare?

Take one practice test to find strengths and gaps, review the skill breakdown, practise the weaker skills, then try another test a week later. Read every day and talk about what you read.

Are these the official exam papers?

All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests. Official information is linked on this page.

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