HAST (High Ability Selection Test) is an academic assessment used by many independent schools across Australia to identify high-ability students for scholarships and academic programs. It is administered by Academic Assessment Services.

Which schools use HAST?

Many independent and private schools across Victoria, NSW, Queensland, and South Australia use HAST for scholarship selection. The specific schools change year to year, so always confirm with the individual school.

How do I prepare for HAST?

Preparation involves practising across the test areas: reading comprehension, mathematics, abstract reasoning, and written expression. Braintree Coaching Australia offers targeted HAST preparation programs.

HAST is typically held between February and May each year, depending on the school. Most scholarship applications for the following year close in the first term.

HAST Schools Directory Australia

Quick answer

The HAST (High Ability Selection Test) is an academic scholarship test administered by Academic Assessment Services and used by independent schools across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia. This directory lists schools known to use HAST for scholarship and academic-program selection. Confirm the current test with each school before applying.

Victoria

School	Location	Type	Notes
Ballarat Grammar	Ballarat, VIC	Scholarship	Years 7-12 academic scholarships
Geelong Grammar	Corio, VIC	Scholarship	Academic excellence scholarships
Haileybury	Keysborough, VIC	Scholarship	Multiple scholarship categories
Carey Baptist Grammar	Kew, VIC	Scholarship	Academic and all-rounder awards

New South Wales

School	Location	Type	Notes
The Scots College	Bellevue Hill, NSW	Scholarship	Academic scholarships Years 5-11
Pymble Ladies College	Pymble, NSW	Scholarship	Academic merit scholarships
Knox Grammar	Wahroonga, NSW	Scholarship	Academic excellence awards

Queensland

School	Location	Type	Notes
Brisbane Grammar School	Brisbane, QLD	Scholarship	Academic scholarships
Somerville House	South Brisbane, QLD	Scholarship	Academic merit awards

South Australia

School	Location	Type	Notes
Pulteney Grammar	Adelaide, SA	Scholarship	Academic scholarships

Primary sources

Academic Assessment Services — HAST (test administrator)

Frequently asked questions

What is HAST?: HAST (High Ability Selection Test) is an academic assessment used by many independent schools across Australia to identify high-ability students for scholarships and academic programs. It is administered by Academic Assessment Services.
Which schools use HAST?: Many independent and private schools across Victoria, NSW, Queensland, and South Australia use HAST for scholarship selection. The specific schools change year to year, so always confirm with the individual school.
How do I prepare for HAST?: Preparation involves practising across the test areas: reading comprehension, mathematics, abstract reasoning, and written expression. Braintree Coaching Australia offers targeted HAST preparation programs.
When is HAST held?: HAST is typically held between February and May each year, depending on the school. Most scholarship applications for the following year close in the first term.

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