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
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.
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.
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 to Years 8 to 10
Applications for entry to Years 8 to 10 in 2025 will open on 21 June 2024.
On Friday 21 June 2024, applications for entry to Years 8 to 10 2025 will open and full details, including links to application forms, will be available here.
Entry to North Sydney Boys High School is based on the results of the entrance exam, administered by Edutest. All applicants must sit the entrance exam which will be held on Saturday 10 August 2024 in the school hall.
Applications will close on Friday 26 July 2024. Applicants will then be contacted with further details on the exam process.
Further information on the general enrolment process can be obtained from the High Performing Students Unit.
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.
Applications for Entry to Year 11
Applications for entry to Year 11 in 2025 will open on 21 June 2024.
On Friday 21 June 2024, applications for entry to Year 11 2025 will open and full details, including links to application forms, will be available here.
Each year we take up to an additional 15 students who meet the entry criteria into Year 11. Students entering Year 11 are advised that the school has a policy that students may study a maximum of two (2) science courses in the senior years. This policy is not negotiable.
Entry to North Sydney Boys High School, and subsequently to in demand science and mathematics courses, is determined by the results obtained in the entrance exams. All applicants must sit exams in English, Maths and Science, which will be held concurrently with our existing Year 10 cohort.
Applications will close on Friday 26 July 2024.
Further information on the general enrolment process can be obtained from the High Performing Students Unit.
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.
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.