Tier 2 — Fully Selective
Sydney Boys HS: Estimated Selective Entry Score 2026
Our model estimates that a child needs a placement score of about 102.3 out of 120 (≈85%) to be competitive for Sydney Boys HS, a boys 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 Sydney Boys, aim for a practice-test average around 102.3/120. 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. Sydney Boys HS ranks #6 of the fully selective schools, which maps to an estimated 102.3/120. This is a statistical estimate, not a figure released by the school or the Department.
Is your child on track for Sydney Boys?
Enter practice scores into our free calculator to see which NSW selective schools are in range — including how close you are to Sydney Boys's estimated cutoff.
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Similar selective schools to consider
- Baulkham Hills — est. 101.8/120
- Normanhurst Boys — est. 102.8/120
- North Sydney Girls — est. 103.4/120
Sydney Boys — frequently asked questions
What is the estimated selective entry score for Sydney Boys HS?
Our model estimates a placement score of about 102.3 out of 120 for Sydney Boys 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 Sydney Boys HS co-educational or single-sex?
Sydney Boys HS is a boys-only selective school, so only boys can apply for a place.
How competitive is Sydney Boys HS?
Sydney Boys HS sits at rank 6 in the Matrix Education 2025 High School Rankings, with 54.19% 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 Sydney Boys 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 Sydney Boys'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.