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.

The Selective High School Placement Test will take place 1-2 May 2026. Students will be allocated to one test day only.

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 open and will close on Friday 24 July 2026 at 3:00pm.

PLEASE NOTE: Important Information

The application process at North Sydney Boys High School IS DIFFERENT to other selective high schools. Please follow the instructions below carefully.

Conditions may apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of Australia or citizens of New Zealand. You can review the different visa conditions at Visa subclasses and enrolment conditions to see if your son is eligible to apply.

The application process has 3 steps:

• Register for the test with Edutest
• Sit the test at your chosen location
• Students who meet the entry criteria will be invited to submit an application

Step 1: Register for the test

Entry to North Sydney Boys High School is primarily based on the results of the entrance exam. This test is conducted by Edutest and registration and payment of $180 is to be made directly to Edutest on their web site.

You must register and pay for each school you are applying for with Edutest, however you only need to sit the test once.

The school you register with first is the school where you will sit the test. This doesn’t need to be your first preference school. You must register and pay the combined application processing fee and Edutest fee of $180 by credit card directly to Edutest using this link: https://aus.edutest.com.au/D/?t=ia0ww2an

Interstate or overseas applicants please email: remote@edutest.com.au immediately after registering, as remote testing incurs an additional fee. Please note, remote testing has a longer process time so please ensure you register early and contact Edutest at least 2 weeks prior to the exam date.

For 2027 applications, students who apply for North Sydney Boys High School AND any of the schools listed below will undertake the Edutest exam once:

• Baulkham Hills High School
• Chatswood High School
• James Ruse Agricultural High School

Test registration and payment via the Edutest website is open from 17 June 2026 to 24 July 2026. No late applications will be accepted.

General information about Edutest testing is available at the Edutest parent page at this link.

Once you have registered for North Sydney Boys High School with Edutest, you do not need to provide us with any other forms. Please note, this process is different for other schools you may be applying for.

Step 2: Sitting the test

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.

Applications will close on Friday 24 July 2026. Applicants will then be contacted by Edutest with further details on the exam process.

Step 3: Results and shortlisting

The school’s selection panel will convene to evaluate the test results. A shortlist will be created; only shortlisted students will be asked to complete an application form with further details. Interviews may be held to determine the outcome and a Reserve List for each year will be determined.

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.

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 - registrations will open closer to the date.

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.