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.
2025 Entry
Applications for entry to Year 7 in 2025 are now closed.
2026 Entry
Applications for entry to Year 7 in 2026 will be open from 7 November 2024 to 21 February 2025 for students in Year 5 (2024) and Year 6 (2025). No late applications will be accepted.
The selective high school placement test will be computer-based tests. The placement tests will be held at scheduled times over multiple days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Dates are Friday 2 May to Sunday 4 May 2025.
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 to Years 8 to 11
Applications for entry to Years 8 to 11 in 2025 are now CLOSED.
2025 applicants have been contacted and advised of the outcome of their application.
Applications for 2026 enrolment will open late July 2025. All details will be posted on the web site. Please note, we do not accept applications outside of the specified enrolment period.
Further information on the general enrolment process can be obtained from the High Performing Students Unit.
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
This year's Open Mornings will be held on Tuesday 14 May and Tuesday 4 June. To register your interest, please see our Open Mornings page.
Moving overseas
Moving overseas and need school reports authenticated for DFAT?
Email document.authentication@det.nsw.edu.au to arrange to bring original documents to 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta 2150.
Local enrolment area
Most schools have designated local enrolment areas. The School Finder shows our local enrolment area. Note: local enrolment areas are subject to change.