Selective school entry tests are competitive examinations used by state governments across Australia to identify academically gifted students for placement in selective high schools. These schools offer accelerated curricula and consistently achieve top academic results. Each state administers its own test with unique formats, but all assess core skills in reading, mathematics, and reasoning.

Selective Tests by State

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NSW Selective High School

Year 6 → Year 7 entry. Reading, Maths, General Ability & Writing. Over 15,000 students compete for ~4,000 places.

Gifted & Talented

Practice tests for Opportunity Class, SEAL, HAP, PEAC and G&T programs nationwide.

Scholarship & HAST

ACER-style scholarship tests and HAST for independent and private school entry.

NAPLAN Practice

Comprehensive NAPLAN preparation for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.

ICAS & Competitions

ICAS assessments in English, Maths, Science & Digital Technologies for Years 2–10.

Senior Secondary

VCE, QCE, WACE and SACE — state certificate exam preparation for Years 11–12.

School & Teacher Plans

Bulk licensing and classroom tools for schools and educators.

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Frequently Asked
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Everything parents ask about NSW exams — answered clearly.

Which states have selective school entry tests?

We cover NSW Selective High School (Year 6), Opportunity Class (Year 4), NAPLAN (Years 3, 5, 7, 9), ACER Scholarship (Years 6, 8, 10), ICAS Competitions (Years 2–10), and HSC preparation (Years 11–12).

When is the NSW Selective test held?

The test is typically held in March of Year 6. Applications open via the NSW Department of Education in late Year 5.

How competitive is the NSW Selective test?

Extremely. Schools like James Ruse receive over 3,000 applications for 120 places.

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