Selective Entry High Schools (NSW & VIC)

Selective Entry High Schools tests are comprised of Ability tests and Achievement tests.

The Selective Entry High Schools have their own results transfer process. You must read the special conditions on each school’s registration site.

The Ability tests

Ability tests in Verbal and Numerical Reasoning are designed to measure a student's ability to think, reason and solve problems, without necessarily relying on prior knowledge. Ability generally predicts how quickly a student will be able to learn and the level of complexity they can comfortably deal with.

Verbal Reasoning Numerical Reasoning
30 minutes long
multiple-choice		 30 minutes long
multiple-choice
Measures the ability to think and reason using words and language. This includes vocabulary, word relationships, classification and deduction.
 Measures the ability to think and reason using numbers. This includes series, matrices, arithmetical reasoning and deduction.

The Achievement tests

Achievement tests in Reading Comprehension, Mathematics and Written Expression are designed to measure actual achievement or performance in some key academic areas. Achievement scores are influenced by a student's ability, as well as the application and practise of knowledge that has been learned.

Reading Comprehension Mathematics
30 minutes long
multiple-choice		 30 minutes long
multiple-choice
Measures the capacity to read and interpret meaning from written passages, as well as correct, complete and punctuate sentences.
 Measures year level appropriate mathematical knowledge, including items covering numbers, measurement, algebra, space and data.
Written Expression
30 minutes long plus 5 minutes planning time.
This test assesses the ability to convey ideas clearly in written form. Punctuation, creativity, construction, grammar, spelling and relevance to the task are assessed. Any of the following modes of writing may be assessed: creative, descriptive, narrative, persuasive, expository or informative.