Tier 4 — Regional Selective

Sydney Technical HS: Estimated Selective Entry Score 2026

Our model estimates that a child needs a placement score of about 94.2 out of 120 (≈79%) to be competitive for Sydney Technical 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.

Estimate, not an official figure. Estimated — the NSW Department of Education stopped publishing official cutoffs after 2021. Use it as a rough target, not a pass mark.
94.2
of 120
Est. entry score
79%
of 120
As a percentage
28.64%
2024 HSC
HSC top-band rate
#46
Matrix 2025
State ranking

What score does your child need?

To be in range for Sydney Technical, aim for a practice-test average around 94.2/120. 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 Technical HS ranks #46 of the fully selective schools, which maps to an estimated 94.2/120. This is a statistical estimate, not a figure released by the school or the Department.

Is your child on track for Sydney Technical?

Enter practice scores into our free calculator to see which NSW selective schools are in range — including how close you are to Sydney Technical's estimated cutoff.

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Sydney Technical — frequently asked questions

What is the estimated selective entry score for Sydney Technical HS?

Our model estimates a placement score of about 94.2 out of 120 for Sydney Technical 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 Technical HS co-educational or single-sex?

Sydney Technical HS is a co-educational fully selective school.

How competitive is Sydney Technical HS?

Sydney Technical HS sits at rank 46 in the Matrix Education 2025 High School Rankings, with 28.64% 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 Technical 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 Technical'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.