The NSW Selective High School Placement Test can feel like a mystery to a lot of families. Here's a plain-English breakdown.
Reading
Comprehension questions on unfamiliar texts, testing how well a student can pull meaning, infer intent and analyse language under time pressure.
Mathematical Reasoning
Not just calculation — this section is about applying maths logically to multi-step, often wordy problems.
Thinking Skills
A mix of verbal and non-verbal reasoning questions designed to test pattern recognition and logical thinking, separate from school subject content.
Writing
A short, timed piece testing a student's ability to plan, structure and write clearly and persuasively under pressure.
Because it tests reasoning as much as content, generic tutoring often isn't enough — students genuinely benefit from practising the specific style of each section. That's exactly what our Selective School Preparation program focuses on.