Free NSW Selective Mock Tests — Year 6 Practice
Free NSW Selective High School mock test practice for Year 6 students. Try real Numeracy questions with worked solutions — no signup, no email, no credit card.
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About the exam
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 sits it | Year 6 students |
| Sections | Reading · Mathematical Reasoning · Thinking Skills · Writing |
| When | May — computer-based at external test centres |
| Administering body | NSW Department of Education (delivered by Cambridge Assessment, Janison platform) |
Sample questions at this year level and subject
These are Year 7 Numeracy questions from Skillo's general practice bank — not written specifically for the NSW Selective test. They're a useful proxy for Mathematical Reasoning practice at this level while our Selective-specific question bank grows.
SAMPLE QUESTION 1 — Medium
Hamish marks two points on a number line: point C at −6 and point D at 14. He splits the distance between C and D into four equal parts, creating three evenly spaced points between them. What is the value of the second evenly spaced point (counting from C)?
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SAMPLE QUESTION 2 — Medium
A shop in Darwin sells sunscreen for $12.40 a bottle. During a sale, the price is reduced by 15%. What is the sale price?
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SAMPLE QUESTION 3 — Medium
This bar shows 7/10 shaded. Zara then shades 1/5 more of the bar. What fraction of the bar is shaded in total?
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SAMPLE QUESTION 4 — Medium
Solve for x: 3x + 7 = 25
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SAMPLE QUESTION 5 — Medium
Priya is organising chairs for a school assembly. She wants to arrange exactly 47 chairs into equal rows with no chairs left over. Which of the following statements is true about the number 47?
Select an answer to reveal the worked solution.
How to prepare
Mock tests work best as a low-pressure way to get familiar with question style and pacing, not as a score prediction. Start with untimed practice, focusing on accuracy first, then introduce timing once your child is comfortable with the format.
Skillo's sample questions here are drawn from our general Year 6/7 Numeracy bank rather than a single timed multi-section mock — use them alongside official NSW Department of Education resources for the most complete picture of the real test.
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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 this a full official NSW Selective mock test?
No — this page gives you free sample questions at Year 6/7 level to warm up on. Skillo does not replicate the official computer-based test format used on test day.
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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.