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 are now CLOSED.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Online practice tests are available for purchase from the Edutest website. Overseas and interstate applicants who have not already done so, should immediately 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.
Please see below for the next steps.
NEXT STEP: Sitting the test
The details of the test are:
Test date: Saturday 16 August 2025
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.
Applicants will receive further details on the exam process from Edutest.
FINAL STEP: 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.
Additional Information for Year 11 Applicants
Each year we take up to an additional 15 students who meet the entry criteria into Year 11. Students applying for entry to 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 is primarily determined by the results obtained in the Edutest entrance exams.
Students shortlisted for entry may be invited to sit additional short tests to determine suitability for the in-demand science, mathematics and extension courses. These tests are the same tests that our existing Year 10 cohort sit to determine their suitability for courses in these KLAs.
Shortlisted applicants will be notified and given 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.
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.