North Sydney Boys High School is an academically selective school and consequently its enrolment policy is largely determined by the Selective Schools Unit of the Department of Education. In particular, entry of all students into Year 7 is managed by the High Performing Students Unit.
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Applications for Entry in Year 7
Applications for Year 7 are managed by the High Performing Students Unit (HPSU) of the NSW Department of Education. For full details, including dates and application forms, please see their web site.
2024 Entry
Applications for entry to Year 7 2024 are now closed. All applicants have been advised of the results of the entry test and offers have been made. Offers continue to be made to students on the Reserve List up until the end of Term 1 2024 if a place becomes available.
2025 Entry
Applications for entry to Year 7 in 2025 are now closed. The Selective High School Placement Test is scheduled for Thursday 9 May 2024, however it is advised that you regularly check the High Performing Students Unit web site for any changes in key dates and/or procedures.
Phone: 1300 880 367
Email: ssu@det.nsw.edu.au
Applications for Entry in Years 8 to 10
Applications for entry to Years 8 to 10 in 2024 are now closed.
Applicants will receive confirmation by email from Edutest of the examination process.
The school’s selection panel will convene to evaluate applications and a Reserve List will be created for each year. Interviews may be held to determine the outcome. Students will be advised in writing if they were unsuccessful or if they have been placed on the Reserve List. Students on the Reserve List will be contacted during Term 4 if a place becomes available.
Applications for Entry in Year 11
Applications for entry to Year 11 in 2024 are now closed.
Applicants will receive confirmation by email from the school of the examination process.
The school’s selection panel will convene to evaluate applications and an Offer List will be created. Interviews may be held to determine the outcome. Students will be advised in writing if they were successful or unsuccessful.
Successful applicants and their parents/carers will be invited to attend the Year 11 2024 Subject Selection Information Evening which will be held via Zoom on Thursday 10 August 2023. Subject selection opens the following day and closes one week later on Friday 18 August 2023.
Enrolments In Support Unit
North Sydney Boys High School has a Support Unit for students with disabilities (Autism). Please refer to the Student Support Program web site for details on enrolments and general information about how support units operate: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/disability-learning-and-support
For enrolment questions please contact the Local Educational Services team on 131 536. For general enquiries about disability, learning and support please contact
9244 5085 or Email disability.support@det.nsw.edu.au
As North Sydney Boys High School is a fully selective school, support students are taught in discreet classes and are not fully integrated into the academic program of the school. Support students do participate in whole-school events such as carnivals, co-curricular projects, extra-curricular activities, integrated sport and camps.
Please note the school does not hold separate Open Days for Support students. Once you are offered a position you will be invited to attend an Orientation.
For travel arrangements please refer to the Assisted School Transport program website: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/astp