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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between HAST and the EduTest-style assessment in Queensland?

Brisbane State High School and Programs of Excellence such as Benowa use the ACER HAST, while the three Queensland Academies use an EduTest-style entrance assessment. They are different tests with different timings and section structures, so families targeting both pathways must prepare for each separately.

Do Queensland selective schools publish cut-off scores?

No. Brisbane State High School and the Queensland Academies do not publish cut-off scores or release individual results. Selection is holistic, weighing test performance alongside school reports, NAPLAN results and, for some schools, an interview or portfolio.

Which Queensland schools use the EduTest-style assessment?

The three Queensland Academies — QASMT in Toowong, QACI in Kelvin Grove and QAHS on the Gold Coast — use an EduTest-style entrance assessment. QASMT offers both Year 7 and Year 10 entry; QACI and QAHS offer Year 10 entry only.

When should we start preparing for 2027 Queensland selective entry?

For 2027 entry, verify the published application window on qa.eq.edu.au for your target pathway before you set a prep schedule. Queensland Academies Year 7 candidates typically need twelve to eighteen months of reasoning practice across Verbal, Numerical, Reading and Mathematics; HAST candidates for Brisbane State High need a parallel HAST-specific runway because the section mix differs from the EduTest-style paper.

Has Queensland published 2028 selective entry dates yet?

No. The Queensland Department of Education and Queensland Academies have not yet published key dates for the 2028 entry cycle. Treat any third-party 2028 dates as predictions only until the official Queensland Academies and school pages release the next cycle's timeline.

Can a student apply to more than one Queensland selective school?

A student can apply to a HAST school such as Brisbane State High School and a Queensland Academy, because they use different tests and application processes. For Year 10 entry across the three Queensland Academies, however, only one campus application is permitted per year.