About North Gauteng Science Fair
North Gauteng Science Fair was founded in 1981 and has since grown to one of the most well attended and popular regional science fairs in the country.
Learners from schools all across the greater Tshwane region participate yearly on this provincial level platform, showcasing their love and passion for science, technology and innovation. Each year, several of our participants are chosen to take part at SAYESS, the South African National science fair. From there, we are proud to say that North Gauteng is represented by several learners each year at various international science events.
Our annual event is split into two age groups. The Junior Science Fair is for learners from grades 1 - 6 and normally takes place in early August. The Senior Science Fair for learners from grades 7 - 12 takes place over two days in September. The dates and venues are confirmed annually.
2026 Science Fair Information
Junior North Gauteng Science Fair
7 August 2026 (tbc)
Laerskool Elarduspark
Senior North Gauteng Science Fair
11 - 12 September 2026
Hoërskool Waterkloof
Project Guidelines
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What is Science Expo?
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A Science Expo (also called a Science Fair) project is an independent investigation where a participant explores a scientific question using the scientific method, and then presents their findings in a structured, visual format.
A proper science expo project is not just a model or demonstration. It must involve: a testable research question, a hypothesis, an experiment or investigation, data collection and analysis, a conclusion, presentation of findings.
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Age group:
Juniors: Grade 1 to 6
Seniors: Grade 7 to 12
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How to enter for NGSF:
- Teacher from school must complete registration for to indicate to NGSF that they intent to participate in 2026
- Schools will be sent a quota of the number of projects they are allowed to enter in term 3, based on the available space and number of schools entering in a particular year.
- Each participant completes an entry form. (When working in group, all members must complete a form) These are sent to schools in term 3.
- The mentor teacher from school has to approve an entry in order for it to be accepted.
- An entry fee is payable for each participant.
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Group size:
Maximum 2 participants per project
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What to submit online beforehand, once entries are finalised:
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Project File
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Data File/ Journal
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Presentation of final project:
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Be at Fair in person in full school uniform
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Bring hard copies of Project File, Data File/ Journal, Official Forms (Indemnity form, Terms & Conditions form, etc.)
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Display (may be Display Board or Computer Presentation).
Maximum display size: 1,2 m wide and 1 m high. -
Prepare oral presentation to present project to judges
