Enrol

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.

Applications for Entry in Year 7

The application process for entry into Year 7 starts in November when students are in Year 5 and is completed when students are in Year 6. All applicants must sit a placement test, which is usually held in May.

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.

Please see our Open Mornings page for information on future events.

2027 Entry

Applications for entry to Year 7 in 2027 closed on 20 February 2026. No late applications will be accepted.

It is advised that you regularly check the Selective high schools and opportunity classes web site for further information and any changes in key dates and/or procedures.

Phone: 1300 880 367

Email: ssu@det.nsw.edu.au

Web: High Performing Students Unit

Applications for Entry to Years 8 to 11

Applications for entry to Years 8 to 11 in 2027 are now CLOSED. No late applications will be accepted.

Applicants who successfully registered with Edutest will receive confirmation by email from Edutest of the examination process. Applicants who are sitting the test remotely will receive specific instructions from Edutest on the location and process.

The details of the test are:

Test date: Saturday 15 August 2026

Start time: Students to arrive at 8:45 am for registration; 9:00am test start

Finish time: Approximately 12:00pm

Venue: AF Henry Hall at North Sydney Boys High School

On the test day, students must bring:

• a photo ID; acceptable ID includes a current school photo, library card or passport
• two lead pencils
• black or blue pen

No calculators are permitted.

The test will include the following five (5) sections:

• Verbal Reasoning
• Numerical Reasoning
• Reading Comprehension
• Mathematics and
• Written Expression.

Each section is 30 minutes long.

Online practice tests are available for purchase from the Edutest website. Overseas and interstate students should contact remote@edutest.com.au to arrange a local testing location as soon as you have registered with Edutest. Requests for remote testing must be emailed no later than 2 weeks prior to the school's examination date.

Further information on the general enrolment process can be obtained from the High Performing Students Unit.

Please see below when our next 2027 Enrolment Open Morning will be held.

Inclusive Education Unit Enrolments

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

As North Sydney Boys High School is a fully selective school, support students are taught in discrete 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 Program.

For travel arrangements please refer to the Assisted School Transport program website: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/astp

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

Enrolment Open Mornings

Our Enrolment Open Mornings are suitable for all students considering enrolment at North Sydney Boys High School and are held in March and November. The November Open Morning is held just after the Year 7 application process opens. The March Open Morning is held before the cut-off date for changes to school choices for Year 6 students who have already applied for the following year.

Open Mornings are an opportunity for prospective students and parents to get a better understanding of life at North Sydney Boys High School.

Come along and discover how we deliver excellence and innovation in boys’ education. Our students and school leaders look forward to welcoming you to the school and sharing with you what makes North Sydney Boys High School so unique!

Our Open Mornings for 2027 enrolments will be held on:

Tuesday 17 November 2026 - Register here

Alumni Open Mornings

Our Alumni Open Mornings give past students the opportunity to visit and reconnect with the school. There will be a tour to see what has changed and the opportunity to have a chat with the Principal, Brian Ferguson and current students. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

The date for the 2027 Alumni Open Morning will be published early 2027.