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Physical Sciences

DAINFERN COLLEGE

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Collected on 6 August 2026

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This document is a webpage from Dainfern College's website detailing the Physical Sciences subject offered in the High School curriculum. It explains that Physical Sciences is an IEB elective from Grade 10, assessed at Grade 12 Matric level, requiring Mathematics and serving as a foundation for tertiary science studies. The subject covers core topics in physics and chemistry, emphasizing critical thinking, problem solving, and scientific inquiry. It also outlines the department's educational philosophy and links to other academic offerings.

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curriculum preparationOngoing

Preparation for Cambridge Studies in Physics or Chemistry

Students who plan to follow the Cambridge Studies curriculum from Grade 11 can prepare by enrolling in Physical Sciences at Grade 10. This allows them to qualify for AS and A level studies in Physics or Chemistry later.

Who it is for
students planning to follow Cambridge Studies from Grade 11
How to act on it
Enrol in Physical Sciences at Grade 10 at Dainfern College, ensuring it is taken alongside Mathematics.
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Students wishing to follow the Cambridge Studies curriculum from Grade 11 are required to take Physical Sciences in Grade 10 if they wish to take either Physics or chemistry at AS and A level.
subject enrolmentOngoing

Enrolment in Physical Sciences at Grade 10

Students can enrol in the Physical Sciences subject at Grade 10 level at Dainfern College. This subject is an IEB elective and requires Mathematics as a prerequisite. It prepares students for the Senior Certificate (Matric) exam and supports future studies in science at tertiary level.

Who it is for
Grade 10 students at Dainfern College
How to act on it
Enrol through the standard High School enrolment process at Dainfern College, ensuring Mathematics is selected as the mathematics subject.
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Physical Sciences is an IEB elective subject from Grade 10 and is assessed at the end of Grade 12 as part of the national Senior Certificate ('Matric'). Students choosing to take Physical Sciences from Grade 10 must take Mathematics, not Mathematical Literacy.

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City of Johannesburg, Gauteng

Key Takeaways

  • Physical Sciences
  • Grade 10
  • Grade 12
  • IEB
  • Senior Certificate
  • Mathematics
  • Cambridge Studies
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Scientific method
  • Kinematics
  • Newton's Laws
  • Electric circuits
  • Quantitative chemistry
  • Chemical bonding
  • Acids and bases
  • Electrochemistry
  • Organic chemistry
  • Dainfern College
  • Dainfern College
  • IEB
  • Cambridge Studies
  • South Africa
  • Johannesburg
  • Jennifer Orsmond