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QLD Schools Guide

Queensland Selective Schools & Academic Excellence Programs 2025

Complete guide to Brisbane State High School, Benowa, Brisbane South, and Queensland Academies - entry requirements, comparisons, and application strategies

HAST vs Edutest: Key Difference

Brisbane State High School and Benowa use HAST (ACER), while Queensland Academies (QASMT, QACI, QAHS) use Edutest. These are different exams requiring different preparation.

Queensland Selective Schools Comparison

Brisbane State High School

Brisbane CBDPartially Selective

115-125

Est. Cut-off

Key Features:

#6 ranked QLD school (2024 NAPLAN)
Most 99.95 ATAR scores in Australia (2023)
Great Public Schools member
Aspire Program for high achievers
35+ senior subjects

Application Details:

Exam Used: HAST (ACER)

Application Deadline: Mid-June

Test Date: Late July

Benowa State High School

Gold Coast6 Excellence Programs

110-120

Est. Cut-off

Key Features:

Academic Excellence Program
Benowa Scholar Program
French Immersion (since 1985)
STEM Excellence Program
Dual program enrollment available

Application Details:

Exam Used: HAST (ACER)

Application Deadline: Contact school

Test Date: Contact school

Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics & Technology (QASMT)

Toowong, BrisbaneFully Selective

130-140

Est. Cut-off

Key Features:

Specialist STEM academy
University of Queensland partnership
Research-focused curriculum
Boarding available
International Baccalaureate option

Application Details:

Exam Used: Edutest (NOT HAST)

Application Deadline: Mid-year (Year 9 students)

Test Date: Late July - August

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QLD Schools Guide

Queensland Selective Schools & Academic Excellence Programs 2025

Complete guide to Brisbane State High School, Benowa, Brisbane South, and Queensland Academies - entry requirements, comparisons, and application strategies

HAST vs Edutest: Key Difference

Brisbane State High School and Benowa use HAST (ACER), while Queensland Academies (QASMT, QACI, QAHS) use Edutest. These are different exams requiring different preparation.

Queensland Selective Schools Comparison

Brisbane State High School

Brisbane CBDPartially Selective

115-125

Est. Cut-off

Key Features:

#6 ranked QLD school (2024 NAPLAN)
Most 99.95 ATAR scores in Australia (2023)
Great Public Schools member
Aspire Program for high achievers
35+ senior subjects

Application Details:

Exam Used: HAST (ACER)

Application Deadline: Mid-June

Test Date: Late July

Benowa State High School

Gold Coast6 Excellence Programs

110-120

Est. Cut-off

Key Features:

Academic Excellence Program
Benowa Scholar Program
French Immersion (since 1985)
STEM Excellence Program
Dual program enrollment available

Application Details:

Exam Used: HAST (ACER)

Application Deadline: Contact school

Test Date: Contact school

Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics & Technology (QASMT)

Toowong, BrisbaneFully Selective

130-140

Est. Cut-off

Key Features:

Specialist STEM academy
University of Queensland partnership
Research-focused curriculum
Boarding available
International Baccalaureate option

Application Details:

Exam Used: Edutest (NOT HAST)

Application Deadline: Mid-year (Year 9 students)

Test Date: Late July - August

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Queensland Selective Schools & Academic Excellence Programs 2025

HAST vs Edutest: Key Difference

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Brisbane State High School

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Benowa State High School

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Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics & Technology (QASMT)

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Queensland Selective Schools & Academic Excellence Programs 2025

HAST vs Edutest: Key Difference

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Brisbane State High School

Key Features:

Application Details:

Benowa State High School

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Application Details:

Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics & Technology (QASMT)

Key Features:

Application Details: