Selective test practice for the Selective High School exam
The NSW Selective High School Placement Test is sat in Year 6 for Year 7 entry. PrepPath gives your child unlimited Selective-style practice across every test area, each question explained in full. Start free with 20 questions a day.
What you can practise
Reading
Comprehension and inference questions pitched at Selective-level difficulty.
Mathematical Reasoning
Challenging multi-step problems and number reasoning that mirror the Selective maths section.
Thinking Skills
Logic, patterns and deduction — the reasoning the Selective Thinking Skills test rewards.
Writing
Writing practice with AI feedback on structure, ideas and expression.
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How it works
1. Pick Selective (Year 6)
Select the Selective level and a subject. Every question is matched to Selective-style difficulty.
2. Practise and learn
Work through fresh questions at your own pace — each answer is explained in full.
3. Target weak spots
Use the skill assessment and progress tracking to focus practice where it counts most.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Selective High School test?
The Selective High School Placement Test is a NSW Department of Education test sat by students in Year 6 to apply for entry to a selective high school in Year 7. It assesses Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills and Writing.
What year is the Selective test sat in?
Students sit the Selective test in Year 6, for entry into Year 7. PrepPath's Selective (Year 6) practice is built for exactly this.
What does PrepPath cover for the Selective test?
PrepPath offers practice across all four test areas — Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Logical Thinking (Thinking Skills) and Writing — with a worked explanation for every question.
Is PrepPath's Selective practice free?
Yes — up to 20 questions a day are free. Premium unlocks unlimited practice, the AI Tutor and full progress history.
Are these real Selective test questions?
No. Every question is independently created in the style of the Selective test. PrepPath is not affiliated with the NSW Department of Education and does not use official test papers.
PrepPath is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with ACARA or the NSW Department of Education. NAPLAN is a registered trademark of ACARA; OC and Selective are programs of the NSW Department of Education. All practice questions are independently created and are not sourced from official exam papers. PrepPath does not guarantee exam scores, placement, or outcomes.