List of Selective High Schools in NSW

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Source: https://education.nsw.gov.au/

Over the years, the number of students applying for selective high school placement in NSW has steadily increased. These applications are for approximately 4,248 available Year 7 places across 21 fully selective schools, 25 partially selective schools including 5 agricultural high schools.

Yearly Selective High School Applicants

Year	Approximate Number of Applicants
2025	17,559
2024	16,487
2023	15,660
2022	15,000
2021	15,355

This upward trend highlights the growing interest among families in accessing academically enriched learning environments provided by selective schools in NSW.

Below is the comprehensive list of selective high schools available across New South Wales. These schools include fully selective, partially selective, and agricultural high schools. Each school differs in location, intake capacity, and type of enrolment (such as single-gender, co-educational, or specialised programs). This list is designed to help families explore their options and make informed choices based on their child’s needs and preferences.

School	Address	Type	Gender	Number of places
Alexandria Park Community School	Park Road, Alexandria 2015	Partially selective	Girls and boys	30
Armidale Secondary College	Crest Road, Armidale 2350	Partially selective	Girls and boys	30
Auburn Girls High School	Hunter Street and Braemar Ave, Auburn 2144	Partially selective	Girls	30
Baulkham Hills High School	Windsor Road, Baulkham Hills 2153	Fully selective	Girls and boys	180
Blacktown Boys High School	Sunnyholt Road & Fifth Ave, Blacktown 2148	Partially selective	Boys	30
Blacktown Girls High School	Fifth Avenue, Blacktown 2148	Partially selective	Girls	30
Bonnyrigg High School	Elizabeth Drive, Bonnyrigg 2177	Partially selective	Girls and boys	60
Caringbah High School	Willarong Road, Caringbah 2229	Fully selective	Girls and boys	150
Chatswood High School	Centennial Avenue, Chatswood 2067	Partially selective	Girls and boys	60
Elizabeth Macarthur High School	Waterworth Drive, Narellan Vale 2567	Partially selective	Girls and boys	60
Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School	585 Calala Lane, Tamworth 2340	Agricultural high school	Boys	110
Fort Street High School	Parramatta Road, Petersham 2049	Fully selective	Girls and boys	150
Girraween High School	Gilba Road, Girraween 2145	Fully selective	Girls and boys	120
Gorokan High School	Goobarabah Ave, Gorokan 2263	Partially selective	Girls and boys	30
Gosford High School	Racecourse Road, Gosford 2250	Fully selective	Girls and boys	180
Grafton High School	Oliver & Mary Streets, Grafton 2460	Partially selective	Girls and boys	30
Granville Boys High School	14 Mary Street, Granville 2142	Partially selective	Boys	30
Hornsby Girls High School	Edgeworth David Avenue, Hornsby 2077	Fully selective	Girls	120
Hurlstone Agricultural High School	Roy Watts Road, Glenfield 2167	Agricultural high school	Girls and boys	150
James Ruse Agricultural High School	17–31 Felton Road, Carlingford 2118	Agricultural high school	Girls and boys	120
Karabar High School	Donald Road, Queanbeyan 2620	Partially selective	Girls and boys	30
Kooringal High School	Ziegler Avenue, Kooringal 2650	Partially selective	Girls and boys	30
Macquarie Fields High School	Harold Street, Macquarie Fields 2564	Partially selective	Girls and boys	90
Merewether High School	Chatham Street, Broadmeadow 2292	Fully selective	Girls and boys	180
Moorebank High School	Bangalow Avenue, Moorebank 2170	Partially selective	Girls and boys	60
Normanhurst Boys High School	Pennant Hills Road, Normanhurst 2076	Fully selective	Boys	120
Northern Beaches Secondary College, Manly campus	Abbott Road, North Curl Curl 2099	Fully selective	Girls and boys	120
North Sydney Boys High School	Falcon Street, Crows Nest 2065	Fully selective	Boys	150
North Sydney Girls High School	Pacific Highway, Crows Nest 2065	Fully selective	Girls	150
Parramatta High School	Great Western Hwy & Pitt St, Parramatta 2150	Partially selective	Girls and boys	60
Peel High School	Gunnedah Road, Tamworth 2340	Partially selective	Girls and boys	30
Penrith High School	High Street, Penrith 2750	Fully selective	Girls and boys	150
Prairiewood High School	Prairie Vale Road, Wetherill Park 2164	Partially selective	Girls and boys	60
Richmond High School / Richmond Agricultural College (Dual campus delivery)	140 Lennox Street, Richmond 2753	Partially selective	Girls and boys	30
Rose Bay Secondary College	Hardy Street, Dover Heights 2030	Partially selective	Girls and boys	60
Ryde Secondary College	Malvina Street, Ryde 2112	Partially selective	Girls and boys	60
Sefton High School	Hector Street, Sefton 2162	Partially selective	Girls and boys	88
Smiths Hill High School	Gipps Street, Wollongong 2500	Fully selective	Girls and boys	120
St George Girls High School	Victoria Street, Kogarah 2217	Fully selective	Girls	150
Sydney Boys High School	Cleveland Street, Moore Park, Surry Hills 2021	Fully selective	Boys	180
Sydney Girls High School	Anzac Parade, Surry Hills 2010	Fully selective	Girls	150
Sydney Secondary College – Balmain Campus	Terry Street, Rozelle 2039	Partially selective	Girls and boys	60
Sydney Secondary College – Leichhardt Campus	Balmain Road, Leichhardt 2040	Partially selective	Girls and boys	60
Sydney Technical High School	Forest Road, Bexley 2207	Fully selective	Boys	150
Tempe High School	Unwins Bridge Road, Tempe 2044	Partially selective	Girls and boys	60
Yanco Agricultural High School	Euroley Road, Yanco 2703	Agricultural high school	Girls and boys	60

Disclaimer:

The information provided in this blog is for general guidance and educational purposes only. While we aim to keep content accurate and up to date, we recommend referring to the official NSW Department of Education website for the latest updates, policies, and decisions regarding selective and opportunity class placements. TestRoom is an independent platform and is not affiliated with the NSW Department of Education.