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HAST practice for QLD selective entry

HAST-style practice for QLD · Years 5–6

The Higher Ability Selection Test (HAST) is administered by ACER and used by Brisbane State High School and 100+ selective and independent schools across Australia for academically selective entry. Year 5 students can sit HAST-P for conditional entry; Year 6 students sit HAST Secondary.

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Year Level
Years 5, 6
Sections
4 sections
Test Window
February to March — administered by ACER
Sections
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Abstract Reasoning
35 min
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Mathematical Reasoning
35 min
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Reading Comprehension
35 min
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Written Expression
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Common questions
What schools use HAST?
Brisbane State High School (Year 7 entry via HAST-P in Year 5 or HAST Secondary in Year 6) is the most well-known, but HAST is used by 100+ selective and independent schools across NSW, Victoria, Queensland, SA, and WA.
Is HAST curriculum-based?
No. HAST measures cognitive ability across abstract reasoning, mathematical reasoning, reading comprehension, and written expression — not curriculum recall. ACER designs HAST to identify academic potential rather than test taught content.
When do offers come out?
Test results and school placement offers are typically released in the second half of the year, with most schools confirming places by Term 4 of the year before entry.
Practice by year and section
Year 6
About this practice

Skillo's Queensland Selective and HAST-style practice is authored independently. The Higher Ability Selection Test (HAST) is administered by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). Skillo is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by ACER, Brisbane State High School, or the Department of Education (QLD).