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.
Ready to enrol?
We’re excited to welcome your family to our school community! To begin your journey, simply complete our online application form.
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.
2026 Entry
Applications for entry to Year 7 in 2026 are now closed and offers have been made. We look forward to welcoming our new Year 7 students at Orientation Day on Tuesday 2 December 2025.
2027 Entry
Applications for entry to Year 7 in 2027 will open on Thursday 6 November 2025 and close in February 2026 for students in Year 5 (2025) and Year 6 (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 2026 are now CLOSED.
All offers have been made to successful applicants and we look forward to welcoming them in 2026.
Applications for entry to Years 8 to 11 in 2027 will open in June 2026. Applications are made directly to the school and full details will be posted here closer to the date.
Please see the Selective high schools and opportunity classes web site for further details.
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 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
This year's Open Mornings are now complete. For further information on future dates, please see our Open Mornings page.
Other enrolment details for our school
Our school might have extra steps for enrolment. Our office staff are here to help, so contact us if you have any questions.
School contributions
In NSW public schools, all financial contributions are voluntary. Every student has full access to the curriculum, regardless of whether contributions are made.
For more information, see Voluntary school contributions on the Department of Education's website.
Download our enrolment form
If you don’t want to enrol online, you can download and fill out the enrolment form. Then hand it in at our school's front office.
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Learn about our values, what we offer, and why families trust us to support their child’s learning and growth. See our top programs, student support and what families say about our school.
Enrolment Open Mornings
Our Enrolment Open Mornings are most valuable for students in Years 5 and 6. The first Open Morning is held in November just after the Year 7 application process opens. The second Open Morning is held in March, 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 18 November 2025 - CLOSED
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - register here
Applications for Year 7 2027 open on Thursday 6 November 2025. For further information please see the Selective high schools and opportunity classes web site.
Please note, applications for all year groups in 2026 are now closed.
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 2026 Alumni Open Morning is Friday 31 July 2026 at 10:00am.
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