ÃÈÃÃÉç is an academically selective high school.
Students seeking enrolment into Year 7 at ÃÈÃÃÉç must sit the selective schools test.Ìý
Placements are offered by theÌýNSW Department of Education High Performance UnitÌý based on the results of that test.
Applications for Year 7 entry in 2026 are now closed.
Application for entry into Year 7 is determined by an examination set by theÌý.Ìý
The Selective High School Placement Test for Year 7 2026 will be held between 2nd and 4th May 2025.
For detailed information regarding Year 7 entry:Ìý
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APPLICATIONS FOR YEARS 8 TO YEAR 11 2026 OPEN 18TH JUNE 2025
The following information is provided for information purposes only.ÌýÌý
- Applications for Years 8-11, 2026ÌýcloseÌýon 25th July 2025 at 2:00pm sharp.Ìý No applications will be accepted after this time.
- The placement test in the GHS school hall on 9th August 2025.
- The Selection Committee will meet to consider 2026 applications in September 2025.
- Outcome adviceÌý to applicants forwarded by Australia Post in September / October 2025.
ÃÈÃÃÉç and the schools listed below coordinate their entry test procedures for Years 8 to 11.
- Caringbah High School
- Fort Street High School - Year 11 only
- Girraween High School
- Hornsby Girls High School
- Hurlstone Agricultural High School
- Macquarie Fields High School
- Manly Selective Campus
- Sydney Technical High
- Penrith Selective High School
- St George Girls High School
Application can be made to a maximum of three selective high schools.Ìý To gain entry to the above selective schools in Years 8-11 your child will need to sit theÌýdeveloped by theÌýAustralian Council for Educational Research (ACER)Ìýin Melbourne.
If yourÌýfirst preferenceÌýis ÃÈÃÃÉç, you will need to apply and payÌýfor the test at ÃÈÃÃÉç prior toÌýthe closing date.Ìý Your child will then sit the test at ÃÈÃÃÉç.
You must sendÌýseparate applicationsÌýto all the Selective High schools in which you are seeking enrolment.
An administration fee ofÌý$50Ìýis required to lodge an application at ÃÈÃÃÉç if we areÌýNOTÌýyour first choice.
- Please Choose one option
$140.00Ìý- For students sitting the test at ÃÈÃÃÉç
$50.00Ìý- Administration fee if Gosford is not your first choice
TEST VENUE:Ìý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÃÈÃÃÉç hall
TEST DATE:Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý9th August 2025
COST OF TEST:ÌýÌý $140.00
All applicants must bring a photo ID to the exam.
DownloadÌýÌýwithin the open dates listed above.
Along with the application the following information is also required.
- A covering letter
- A copy of your child's birth certificate, citizenship certificate or passport and visa documents
- Copies of the last 2 years reportsÌý
- Half yearly report for 2025 (If 2025 halfÌýyearly report is not available before closing date, please send in your application with all the other required documents with a covering letter explaining the halfÌýyearly report will be forwarded as soon as practicable)
- Copies of the most recent NAPLAN results (2025 results can be emailed to the school when available)
- Copies of achievements/awards
- Also attach copies of any relevant documentation that supports the progress of the student
Due to the volume of applications we are not able to accept them electronically and no late applications will be accepted.
GHS Guidelines for Review of Years 8-11 Placement Decisions
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Moving overseas
Moving overseas and need school reports authenticated for DFAT?Ìý
EmailÌýdocument.authentication@det.nsw.edu.auÌýto arrange to bring original documents to 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta 2150.