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NSW Selective High School -

Mock Test Preparation

The most realistic NSW Selective High School mock exams available — mirror the exact format, timing, and difficulty so exam day feels familiar, not frightening.

Exam At a Glance

Age / Year

Year 6 (Age 11–12)

Subjects

4 Sections

Total Duration

150 minutes.

Format

Online

Target Schools
Sydney Boys Sydney Girls James Ruse North Sydney Boys North Sydney Girls Baulkham Hills Hornsby Girls

4 Sections. 150 Minutes.
One Chance.

Here's exactly what your child will face — broken down by subject, question count, time limit, and format.

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40 min

Section Title

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Application & Exam Process

Follow each step to stay on track and maximise your child's chances of success.

🕒 May – Aug (Year 5)

Register Online

  • Parents register their child on the NSW Department of Education's online application portal.
  • You’ll need your child’s student number and school details.

Step 1

🕒 Aug – Oct (Year 5)

Preference Schools

  • Select up to 3 selective high schools in order of preference.
  • Research each school's location, specialisations, and culture before deciding.

Step 2

🕒 Oct – Feb

Prepare with Mock Exams

  • Use AustralianEdu.au mock exams to build familiarity with the format, timing, and question types.
  • We recommend completing 3–5 full mocks under timed conditions.

Step 3

🕒 March (Year 6)

Sit the Placement Test

  • The test is held at designated test centres across NSW on a single day in March.
  • It covers Mathematical Reasoning (35 Qs, 40 min), Thinking Skills (40 Qs, 40 min), Reading (30 Qs, 45 min) and Writing (1 task, 25 min).

Step 4

🕒 May (Year 6)

Receive Results & Offers

  • Results are released in May.
  • Offers are made based on your child's score and school preferences.
  • You'll have a set period to accept or decline.

Step 5

🕒 Jan (Year 7)

Start at Selective High School

  • Your child begins Year 7 at their allocated selective high school.
  • Congratulations!

Step 6

Mock Exam Packs

Each pack includes full mock exams, detailed answer keys, and performance insights. More packs = better preparation & bigger savings.

NSW Selective Mock Exam Packs

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North Sydney Boys High School
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North Sydney Boys High School
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North Sydney Boys High School
📍 Crows Nest
Top 5
North Sydney Boys High School
📍 Crows Nest
Top 5
North Sydney Boys High School
📍 Crows Nest
Top 5
North Sydney Boys High School
📍 Crows Nest
Top 5
North Sydney Boys High School
📍 Crows Nest
Top 5
North Sydney Boys High School
📍 Crows Nest
Top 5
North Sydney Boys High School
📍 Crows Nest
Top 5
North Sydney Boys High School
📍 Crows Nest
Top 5
North Sydney Boys High School
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Built for Parents & Students

For Parents

👁️

Know Where They Stand

Detailed section-by-section breakdown after every mock exam.

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Save Hours of Research

Everything structured and current. No searching for papers.

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Track Progress Weekly

Visual dashboards show improvement over time.

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Safe & Secure

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For Students

Walk in Confident

Multiple timed mocks make the real test feel familiar.

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Learn from Mistakes

Every question has a detailed explanation.

Build Exam Stamina

Timed practice builds focus and endurance.

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See Scores Climb

Track improvement across every attempt.

Helpful Links & Official Information

Trusted government and institutional sources to support your child's preparation.

NSW Selective Schools

Official NSW Department of Education page with full list of selective high schools.

Apply for Selective Placement

Official application portal for the NSW Selective High School Placement Test.

NSW OC Applications

Official information about Opportunity Class placement and applications.

NAPLAN Information

Official NAPLAN information for NSW parents and students.

School Finder — MySchool

Compare school results, NAPLAN data, and ICSEA ratings.

HSC Results by School

View the latest HSC results ranked by school.

Frequently Asked
Questions

Everything parents ask about NSW exams — answered clearly.

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).

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

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

Trusted by Australian Families

Real feedback from parents and students across Australia.

"Australian EDU helped my daughter prepare for VIC Selective Entry with confidence. The practice tests were incredibly similar to the real exams, and the analytics helped focus on weak areas."

Karen Brooks Parent • Melbourne, VIC

"As a parent, I love being able to track my son's progress through the dashboard. The reports are clear and actually useful — no more guessing where he needs help."

Raj Patel Parent • Sydney, NSW

"The timed practice exams helped me build real exam stamina. I went from struggling to finish to completing my NSW Selective test with time to review every answer."

Chloe Anderson Year 6 Student • Brisbane, QLD

Join Thousands of NSW Families

Realistic, timed mock exams designed by NSW educators. Selective, OC, NAPLAN, HAST, ACER, ICAS & HSC — all on one platform.

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