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Key Facts: EPC Science 513 Exam
ECESWA
National examining body for EPC/EPSA and other Eswatini school examinations
examscouncil.org.sz
513
Official subject code for EPC Science
ECESWA EPC programme materials
40 MCQs
Paper 1 format under the EPC Science 2025–2027 syllabus (1 hour)
EPC Science 2025–2027 Syllabus, Scheme of Assessment
60 marks
Paper 2 total (1 hour 30 minutes; Section A + investigative Section B)
EPC Science 2025–2027 Syllabus / Specimen Paper 2
A–G
Grade range for candidates writing both papers under the published scheme
EPC Science 2025–2027 Syllabus
4 strands
Living Things; Matter, Forces and Energy; Earth; Technology
EPC Science 2025–2027 Syllabus curriculum content
Compulsory
Science is a compulsory primary subject in the EPC suite of subjects
EPC Science 2025–2027 Syllabus broad guidelines
ECESWA EPC/EPSA Science 513 is Eswatini’s Grade 7 national primary Science exam: Paper 1 (40 MCQs, 1h) + Paper 2 (60 marks structured/investigative, 1h30), Grades A–G reporting. This page offers 100 free English MCQ study items with explanations — a FREE 2026 study adaptation aligned to the 2025–2027 syllabus, not a full official paper simulation.
Sample EPC Science 513 Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to test your EPC Science 513 exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Which organ detects light so that an animal can see?
2Which sense organ responds mainly to sound?
3Which of the following is a characteristic of living things?
4Animals with a backbone are called:
5Which group of vertebrates has feathers and lays hard-shelled eggs?
6Which part of a flowering plant mainly absorbs water and mineral nutrients from the soil?
7What is the main function of green leaves in a plant?
8Photosynthesis is the process by which plants:
9An animal that feeds only on plants is called a:
10Which human organ pumps blood around the body?
About the EPC Science 513 Exam
The Eswatini Primary Certificate (EPC), also reported in assessment contexts as Eswatini Primary School Assessment (EPSA), Science examination (subject code 513) is the national Grade 7 primary Science assessment administered by the Examinations Council of Eswatini (ECESWA). The official EPC Science 2025–2027 syllabus organises content into Living Things (life science), Matter, Forces and Energy (physical science), Earth (earth science), and Technology, with strong emphasis on investigative skills. Official assessment uses two compulsory papers — Paper 1 multiple choice and Paper 2 structured questions including an investigative Section B — plus continuous assessment under the published scheme. The 100 questions on this page are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for knowledge, application, and investigation concepts; they are not an official ECESWA paper and do not replace timed practice with past papers or ECESWA specimens for full Paper 2 writing skills.
Assessment
Compulsory Paper 1 (40 MCQs, 1 hour, 50% of paper weighting) + compulsory Paper 2 (60 marks structured/investigative, 1 hour 30 minutes, 50%). Assessment objectives: A Knowledge and Comprehension, B Application, C Investigative skills. Continuous assessment contributes under the syllabus scheme of assessment (external papers plus CA).
Time Limit
Paper 1: 1 hour; Paper 2: 1 hour 30 minutes (confirm the current ECESWA EPC/EPSA timetable).
Passing Score
Award of Grades A to G under ECESWA rules for the examination year; confirm current grade descriptors and continuous-assessment contribution with ECESWA or your school.
Exam Fee
EPC/EPSA examination fees are set annually by ECESWA and communicated through schools and the official fee schedule on examscouncil.org.sz. Confirm the current year's registration and subject fees with your school centre or ECESWA. (Examinations Council of Eswatini (ECESWA))
EPC Science 513 Exam Content Outline
Living Things — Animals, Plants and Interdependence
Senses; classification; life cycles; plant structure and needs; pollination and germination; photosynthesis; food chains/webs; habitats and conservation.
The Human Body and Health
Main organs, digestion and teeth, and human reproduction basics as listed in the EPC Science syllabus.
Matter, Forces and Energy
States of matter, physical/chemical change, separation, measurement, magnets, friction, gravity, sound, circuits, light and shadows.
Earth and Natural Resources
Day/night and seasons, solar system, Earth’s resources, air gases, soil types, water cycle.
Technology and Scientific Investigation
Everyday applications of science/technology, energy saving, design products, fair tests, variables, apparatus and safety.
How to Pass the EPC Science 513 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Award of Grades A to G under ECESWA rules for the examination year; confirm current grade descriptors and continuous-assessment contribution with ECESWA or your school.
- Assessment: Compulsory Paper 1 (40 MCQs, 1 hour, 50% of paper weighting) + compulsory Paper 2 (60 marks structured/investigative, 1 hour 30 minutes, 50%). Assessment objectives: A Knowledge and Comprehension, B Application, C Investigative skills. Continuous assessment contributes under the syllabus scheme of assessment (external papers plus CA).
- Time limit: Paper 1: 1 hour; Paper 2: 1 hour 30 minutes (confirm the current ECESWA EPC/EPSA timetable).
- Exam fee: EPC/EPSA examination fees are set annually by ECESWA and communicated through schools and the official fee schedule on examscouncil.org.sz. Confirm the current year's registration and subject fees with your school centre or ECESWA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Eswatini EPC/EPSA Science exam?
It is the national Grade 7 primary Science subject examination (subject code 513) under the Eswatini Primary Certificate (EPC), also referred to in assessment reporting as EPSA. It is set and administered by the Examinations Council of Eswatini (ECESWA).
What is the official format of EPC Science 513?
Under the EPC Science 2025–2027 syllabus, all candidates write two papers: Paper 1 (1 hour) with 40 four-option multiple-choice questions, and Paper 2 (1 hour 30 minutes) with structured questions totaling 60 marks — Section A four compulsory questions and Section B two compulsory investigative questions. Continuous assessment also contributes under the published scheme.
What topics are covered?
Curriculum strands include Living Things (animals, plants, interdependence, human body), Matter, Forces and Energy, Earth (Earth in space and natural resources including soil and the water cycle), and Technology, plus investigative skills across strands.
Who administers EPC Science 513?
The Examinations Council of Eswatini (ECESWA). Official syllabuses, specimen papers, and administrative notices are published via examscouncil.org.sz.
Are these practice questions official ECESWA items?
No. OpenExamPrep questions are original English-language multiple-choice study items aligned to the EPC Science syllabus themes. They are not leaked papers and are not a full substitute for timed written practice with official past papers or ECESWA specimens, especially Paper 2 structured and planning tasks.
Is official Science only multiple choice?
No. Paper 1 is multiple choice, but Paper 2 is structured and includes investigative questions. This free bank is an MCQ study adaptation useful for Paper 1-style knowledge and for investigation concepts, not a complete format match for every official item type.