Free Selective & Scholarship Test Practice
Free practice for NSW Selective High School entry and independent school scholarship tests such as ACER and Edutest — Year 4 to Year 10. No signup, no email, no credit card.
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About the exam
Selective tests (like the NSW Selective High School Placement Test and NSW OC) are run by state education departments for free entry into academically selective government schools. Scholarship tests (like ACER, Edutest and AAS) are run by or for individual independent schools, usually to award a scholarship or entry place, and each school sets its own date and provider.
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, used here to illustrate question style — not written specifically for any single Selective or scholarship provider.
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)?
Select an answer to reveal the worked solution.
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?
Select an answer to reveal the worked solution.
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?
Select an answer to reveal the worked solution.
SAMPLE QUESTION 4 — Medium
Solve for x: 3x + 7 = 25
Select an answer to reveal the worked solution.
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
Start by working out which category applies: Selective/OC if you want a government academically selective school, or Scholarship if you're targeting a specific independent school. The provider, timing, and cost implications differ.
Once you know the category, head to the specific hub for that test — NSW Selective, NSW OC, ACER, or Edutest — for exam-specific facts, sections, and sample questions.
Common questions
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What's the difference between a selective test and a scholarship test?
Selective tests (like the NSW Selective High School Placement Test) are run by state education departments for free entry into academically selective government schools. Scholarship tests (like ACER, Edutest and AAS) are run by or for individual independent schools, usually to award a fee discount or entry place, and each school sets its own date and provider.
Do I need to prepare differently for Selective vs Scholarship tests?
The core skills overlap — reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning, and (for most scholarship tests) written expression. The main difference is timing and provider: Selective/OC tests have one fixed statewide date, while scholarship test dates and formats vary by school.
Can I sit both a Selective test and a Scholarship test?
Yes. They're run by different organisations for different schools, so there's no restriction on sitting both — many families do, to keep multiple school options open.
Is Skillo affiliated with any of these test providers?
No. Skillo's practice content is authored independently and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any state education department, ACER, Edutest Pty Ltd, or Academic Assessment Services.
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About this practice
Skillo's Selective and scholarship-style practice is authored independently. Skillo is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any state or territory department of education, the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), Edutest Pty Ltd, or Academic Assessment Services (AAS). Each school or department sets its own test provider and date — check directly with the relevant school or department to confirm details.