Tier 2 — Fully Selective
Baulkham Hills HS: Estimated Selective Entry Score 2026
Our model estimates that a child needs a placement score of about 101.8 out of 120 (≈85%) to be competitive for Baulkham Hills HS, a co-educational fully selective high school. This is an estimate only — the figures below explain how it is derived and how to practise toward it.
What score does your child need?
To be in range for Baulkham Hills, aim for a practice-test average around 101.8/120. Because the selective test weights Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills and Writing at 25% each, a balanced profile matters as much as a high total — a strong maths score will not offset a weak reading band. Track each section separately as you practise so you know where the gap is.
How this estimate is calculated
The NSW Department of Education has not published official minimum entry scores since 2021. To give families a usable target, we model each school's likely cutoff from the Matrix Education 2025 High School Rankings (based on 2024 HSC results): higher-performing selective schools attract higher-scoring applicants, so the placement score needed rises with rank. Baulkham Hills HS ranks #7 of the fully selective schools, which maps to an estimated 101.8/120. This is a statistical estimate, not a figure released by the school or the Department.
Is your child on track for Baulkham Hills?
Enter practice scores into our free calculator to see which NSW selective schools are in range — including how close you are to Baulkham Hills's estimated cutoff.
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Similar selective schools to consider
- Sydney Boys — est. 102.3/120
- Hornsby Girls — est. 101.3/120
- Normanhurst Boys — est. 102.8/120
Baulkham Hills — frequently asked questions
What is the estimated selective entry score for Baulkham Hills HS?
Our model estimates a placement score of about 101.8 out of 120 for Baulkham Hills HS. Estimated — the NSW Department of Education stopped publishing official cutoffs after 2021. Treat it as a target range, not a guaranteed threshold — the real minimum shifts each year with the applicant pool.
Is Baulkham Hills HS co-educational or single-sex?
Baulkham Hills HS is a co-educational fully selective school.
How competitive is Baulkham Hills HS?
Baulkham Hills HS sits at rank 7 in the Matrix Education 2025 High School Rankings, with 51.53% of its 2024 HSC results in the top achiever band. Higher-ranked schools generally need higher placement scores.
How can we practise for the score Baulkham Hills HS needs?
Sit full-length Selective mock tests in the real computer-based format, then use our Selective School Score Calculator to see whether your practice scores are tracking toward Baulkham Hills's estimated range. Start with 3 free practice tests, no card required.
Source: NSW Department of Education — Selective high schools and Matrix Education 2025 High School Rankings. Last verified: July 2026.