Free NSW selective practice testsevery month
Practise Maths, Reading and Thinking Skills at home. Get instant scores, answer explanations and a report showing what to work on.
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Timed subjects · detailed results · monthly ranking
October 2026 Exam
Maths · Thinking Skills · Reading — available right now
Three subjects. Timed and marked automatically.
Complete each subject under a strict timer, receive detailed results and join the leaderboard for that month’s tests.
Mathematical Reasoning
Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, data and multi-step problem solving under timed exam conditions.
Thinking Skills
Pattern recognition, spatial reasoning, sequences and abstract logic — with image-based questions and answer options.
Reading
Comprehension passages with multiple-choice questions testing understanding, inference, vocabulary and critical analysis.
How it works
Complete each subject under exam conditions, review every answer and see exactly where you ranked that month.
Monthly exam opens
Choose this month’s tests from your dashboard.
Sit under exam conditions
Each subject has a strict timer that starts when you begin.
Instant results
The three multiple-choice subjects are scored when you submit them.
See the monthly rank
Compare with students who completed that same monthly exam.
See where you rank
Every monthly exam has its own leaderboard. See your exact place out of the students who completed that month’s tests.
October 2026 exam leaderboard
Example onlySee your scores and mistakes
After the test, review your subject scores and every completed answer in the dashboard.
See which skills need more practice
My Skills brings monthly exam results and drill results together so you can see what is improving and what to practise next.
Free preparation guides
Free preparation guides covering official test information, study planning and practice resources.
Complete Exam Guide 2026
Everything you need to know — format, subjects, scoring, key dates, and how to prepare.
Cutoff Scores by School
Historical cutoff scores for every selective school in NSW. Know what you're aiming for.
How to Prepare Effectively
A week-by-week study plan covering the official test sections, plus common mistakes to avoid.
Free Practice Tests & Past Papers
Where to find official and unofficial practice material for the selective school entrance test.
Common questions
What is the monthly mock selective exam?
It is a named monthly exam with timed Mathematical Reasoning, Reading and Thinking Skills subjects, instant results, answer review and its own leaderboard.
How does the monthly ranking work?
You are ranked only against SelectiveExams students who completed that same monthly exam. The leaderboard always shows how many students are included.
What year levels is this for?
Primarily Year 5 students preparing for the Year 7 Selective School Entrance Exam. Year 4 students who want to start early are also welcome.
How much does the monthly exam cost?
The current monthly Maths, Reading and Thinking Skills tests are free. Premium adds 30 extra timed tests, 10 new tests each month, personalised drills and skill reports. It costs A$19/month or A$99 once for access until 31 May 2028.
Can I retake a subject?
The dashboard shows whether you can start, continue or review each subject.
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Sit the October 2026 exam, review every answer and see where you rank.
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