All students who wish to enrol in Year 9 at Nossal High School must apply to sit the entrance examination.
Applications for the 2026 Selective Entry High School exam and selection process are now closed. Applications for the 2027 Selective Entry High School Exams and selection process will open in early February 2026.
Exam format
The exam takes approximately three hours to complete.
The exam comprises of a series of tests including multiple choice questions and written tasks:
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- Reasoning – Reading (35 mins)
- Reasoning – Mathematics (30 mins)
- Short break (20 mins)
- General ability – Verbal (30 mins)
- General ability – Quantitative (30 mins)
- Short break (5 mins)
- Writing (40 mins)
Prior to commencing each test, the administrator will go through practice examples with the candidates to ensure they have an understanding of what to expect.
Students are permitted to ask questions and seek clarification if unsure of a task, this may add to the administration process ahead of each exam component. Please be aware that this can make the exam run over time. In the interest of fairness to all candidates, it is important to offer a clear and transparent exam process. Therefore please be patient while waiting for your child’s exam to finish.
Useful Information
Application
Preparation
Exam day
Results and selection
