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.
2026 Entry
Applications for entry to Year 7 in 2026 are now closed.
The selective high school placement test will be computer-based tests. The placement tests for Year 7 2026 will be held at scheduled times over multiple days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Dates are Friday 2 May to Sunday 4 May 2025.
2027 Entry
Applications for entry to Year 7 in 2027 will open in November 2025 and close in February 2026 for students in Year 5 (2025) and Year 6 (2026). No late applications will be accepted. Exact dates will be published when they are available.
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 2026 will open on 18 June 2025 and close on 25 July 2025.
The entry test for 2026 applicants will be held on Saturday 16 August 2025 in the school hall. The link for registration is not yet open. The link, with full details of how to apply, will be posted here once we are accepting applications.
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 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.
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.