Free NSW Selective High School Practice
Free practice for the NSW Selective High School Placement Test — the Year 6 computer-based exam covering Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills, and Writing. No signup, no credit card.
Entry test for Year 6 students applying for Year 7 placement across NSW selective high schools. Computer-based since 2025, delivered by Cambridge Assessment on the Janison platform for the NSW Department of Education.
Quick facts
| Who takes it | Year 6 students |
| When | May — computer-based at external test centres |
| Format | Reading · Mathematical Reasoning · Thinking Skills · Writing |
Practice by section
No account needed. No email. No credit card.
Common questions
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How many selective schools are in NSW?
There are 48 selective and partially selective high schools across NSW, offering approximately 4,248 Year 7 places against around 17,000 applicants each year.
Can I list multiple preferred schools?
Yes — parents can nominate up to four preferred selective schools when applying through the NSW Department of Education placement portal.
What is the Writing component?
A 30-minute typed Writing task, marked independently by two Cambridge markers using an official rubric and weighted at 25% of the overall score.
Is Skillo really free?
Yes. Skillo is completely free for all Australian students — no subscription, no credit card, no hidden paywall. No free trial that converts to paid.
Does my child need an account?
No. Skillo doesn't require an account to practise. Open any page and start immediately — no email, no registration.
Does Skillo collect any personal information?
No. Skillo is built to require zero personal information. No name, no email, no date of birth is collected from students.
Is Skillo affiliated with NSW Selective High School?
Skillo's NSW Selective High School-style practice is authored independently. The NSW Selective High School Placement Test is administered by the NSW Department of Education with delivery by Cambridge Assessment on the Janison platform. Skillo is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the NSW Department of Education, Cambridge Assessment, or Janison.
About this practice
Skillo's NSW Selective High School-style practice is authored independently. The NSW Selective High School Placement Test is administered by the NSW Department of Education with delivery by Cambridge Assessment on the Janison platform. Skillo is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the NSW Department of Education, Cambridge Assessment, or Janison.