Tier 3 — Fully Selective
Penrith Selective HS: Estimated Selective Entry Score 2026
Our model estimates that a child needs a placement score of about 98.8 out of 120 (≈82%) to be competitive for Penrith Selective 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 Penrith, aim for a practice-test average around 98.8/120. 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. Penrith Selective HS ranks #17 of the fully selective schools, which maps to an estimated 98.8/120. This is a statistical estimate, not a figure released by the school or the Department.
Is your child on track for Penrith?
Enter practice scores into our free calculator to see which NSW selective schools are in range — including how close you are to Penrith's estimated cutoff.
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Similar selective schools to consider
- Fort Street — est. 98.1/120
- Sydney Girls — est. 99.7/120
- Hornsby Girls — est. 101.3/120
Penrith — frequently asked questions
What is the estimated selective entry score for Penrith Selective HS?
Our model estimates a placement score of about 98.8 out of 120 for Penrith Selective 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 Penrith Selective HS co-educational or single-sex?
Penrith Selective HS is a co-educational fully selective school.
How competitive is Penrith Selective HS?
Penrith Selective HS sits at rank 17 in the Matrix Education 2025 High School Rankings, with 41.66% 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 Penrith Selective 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 Penrith'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.