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Comprehensive guide to interpreting Edutest scores, percentile rankings, school placement probabilities, and what to do after receiving results
Very high chance for James Ruse, Baulkham Hills, and all other NSW selective schools
High chance for North Sydney Boys/Girls, Sydney Boys/Girls, Baulkham Hills
High chance for Hornsby Girls, Normanhurst Boys, Girraween, Hurlstone
Moderate chance for lower-tier selective schools. Consider partially selective schools.
Consider comprehensive schools, partially selective, or reapplying next year with additional preparation.
Complete Edutest exam at your chosen school(s)
Schools notify families via email or mail with scores and placement decision
Must accept or decline offer by deadline. Can only accept ONE school.
Complete enrollment forms, pay fees, attend orientation sessions
Start at new selective school for Year 8, 9, 10, or 11
Overall score is AVERAGE of all 5 components. All sections weighted equally.
Vocabulary depth, word relationships, analogies, verbal logic
Strong Score: 130+
Number pattern recognition, logical thinking with numbers, sequences
Strong Score: 130+
Text analysis, inference, vocabulary in context, critical reading
Strong Score: 130+
Problem-solving across all strands, no-calculator mental math
Strong Score: 130+
Writing quality, structure, vocabulary, grammar, creativity/persuasion
Strong Score: 130+
Accept within deadline to secure your place. You can only accept ONE school if multiple offers.
Submit forms, pay fees, provide medical info, attend orientation
New school culture, higher academic expectations, longer commute (if applicable)
Maintain strong grades in current school to prepare for selective school rigor
Selective school is one path to success, not the only path. Many excellent comprehensive schools exist.
Partially selective schools, comprehensive schools with academic programs, opportunity classes, gifted programs
Identify weak components. If score was close (115-125), consider reapplying next year with targeted preparation.
If Year 8 unsuccessful, can reapply for Year 9. Year 9 unsuccessful → Year 10, etc. Fresh test each year.
Appeal processes vary by school. Most schools allow:
Verify scores were calculated correctly (addition errors, data entry). Usually free.
Rarely finds errors, but worth requesting if scores seem inconsistent.
For extenuating circumstances (illness, family emergency on test day). Requires medical certificate or documentation.
Only applies if documented issue affected performance. Submit within 1 week of test.
Re-mark objective sections (Verbal, Numerical, Reading, Math). Written Expression rarely re-marked.
Very rarely changes scores significantly. Some schools charge fee ($50-$100).
Check your specific school's appeal policy. Deadlines are strict (usually 1-2 weeks after results).