| 2012 Currie Cup First Division | |
|---|---|
| Countries | South Africa |
| Date | 30 June – 13 October 2012 |
| Champions | Eastern Province Kings (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Pumas |
| Promoted | None |
| Matches played | 59 |
| Attendance | 203,777 (average 3,454 per match) |
| Tries scored | 503 (average 8.5 per match) |
| Top point scorer | André Pretorius (166) |
| Top try scorer | Allister Kettledas (14) |
The 2012 Currie Cup First Division was contested from 30 June to 13 October 2012. The tournament (also known as the Absa Currie Cup First Division for sponsorship reasons) is the second tier of South Africa's premier domestic rugby union competition, featuring teams representing either entire provinces or substantial regions within provinces.