NSW Selective High School Practice Test
Help your Year 6 child feel confident and prepared for the Selective High School placement test. AcePrep uses AI to find areas that need more practice and creates a personalised revision plan.
What is the NSW Selective High School Placement Test?
The Selective High School placement test is administered by the NSW Department of Education for high-potential Year 6 students seeking entry into Year 7 at one of the state's academically selective high schools.
It is a computer-based test sat at an external test centre (usually a local high school). Computers are provided on the day. The test assesses Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills, and Writing. Questions draw on concepts from the NSW curriculum that students learn at school. No special or extra knowledge is required.
Familiarising your child with the test format and question types can help them approach test day with confidence. AcePrep lets them practise in a low-pressure environment, with AI highlighting areas that may benefit from extra revision.
Selective Test Structure
The Selective High School placement test has four components:
Reading
Comprehension across fiction, non-fiction, and poetry
Mathematical Reasoning
Problem-solving drawn from the NSW curriculum up to Year 6
Thinking Skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving — no prior knowledge needed
Writing
Extended response assessing written expression
Computer-based
Computers are provided at the test centre
Multiple-choice + Writing
No calculators allowed
Longer test session
Includes a break for students to eat
How AcePrep helps with Selective preparation
Adaptive practice that helps your child understand where they stand.
Identify Knowledge Gaps
AI analyses your child’s answers across Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, and Thinking Skills to highlight exactly which topics need more revision.
Selective-Style Practice Questions
Questions aligned to the NSW curriculum — the same foundation the official Selective placement test draws upon. Multiple-choice format mirrors the real test.
Track Progress Together
Students and parents get clear performance dashboards showing improvement over time, so you can focus revision where it matters most.
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