Education pathway
Selective-school entry
Understand eligibility, application windows and testing before you apply for a selective or academically selective school place.
Step 1
Check the school and eligibility rules
Start with the published rules for NSW selective placement. Check year-level eligibility, residency requirements, school choices and any disability or adjustment information before preparing an application.
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Note the application window
Record the opening and closing dates in the official calendar. Late applications, test locations and accepted supporting documents are handled by the education authority, not by a school directory.
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Prepare for the assessment
Use the authority's description of the assessment, test-day arrangements and reasonable adjustments. Avoid relying on unofficial claims about likely scores or outcomes.
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Track the outcome and next action
Follow the official notification process, then contact the school or authority about accepting a place, waiting-list rules and alternatives if circumstances change.
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