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NSW Selective Test Preparation Resources
Practical guides and strategies for families preparing for the NSW Selective High School Placement Test — what the test involves, how to plan the months before it, and how to approach each of the four sections.
Start here
If you are new to the Selective test, these cover the ground most parents ask about first — what it is, when to start, what the questions look like, where the official practice papers are, and what happens on the day.
- Selective Test GuideThe complete parent & student guideRead the guide →
- Study Planner4, 8 & 12-week printable plansRead the guide →
- Free Practice QuestionsSample questions with answersRead the guide →
- Exam Day TipsBe calm and readyRead the guide →
- Past PapersThe official NSW practice tests, and how to use themRead the guide →
- Results & OffersPerformance Report, bands, offers and reserve listsRead the guide →
By subject
The Selective test has four sections. For each one there is an overview of what it assesses, and a strategy guide for how to approach it.
Reading
Mathematical Reasoning
Thinking Skills
See where your child stands
A free 30-minute diagnostic across all four sections — instant score, skill breakdown and worked solutions. No card needed.