NSW selective high school · Petersham
Fort Street High School
Quick answer
Fort Street High School is a fully academically selective, co-educational NSW government school in Petersham. Entry is through the NSW Selective High School Placement Test for Year 7 entry.
Fort Street High School at a glance
| School type | Fully selective NSW government school |
|---|---|
| Enrolment | Co-educational |
| Location | Petersham, Sydney's Inner West |
| Entry exam | NSW Selective High School Placement Test (Year 7 entry) |
| 2024 entry cut-off | Not published (guide only) |
| Year 7 selective places | ~150 per year |
Cut-off scores are out of 300 and sourced from the NSW Department of Education (2024). They change each year with demand, so treat them as a guide rather than a guaranteed threshold.
Official school website: Fort Street (NSW Government school).
How to get into Fort Street High School
Entry is decided by the NSW Selective High School Placement Test, sat in Year 6. Families nominate up to three selective schools in order of preference, and placement is based on the placement score and those preferences. Our NSW selective school preparation hub walks through the full timeline, test sections and a preparation runway.
How does Fort Street High School compare on published 2024 cut-offs?
The NSW Department of Education publishes 2024 entry cut-offs out of 300 for many fully selective schools and some partially selective campuses. The table below lists schools with published figures so you can gauge demand — not a guarantee for Fort Street High School when no separate cut-off is published.
| School | 2024 cut-off (/300) |
|---|---|
| James Ruse Agricultural High School | 246 |
| Baulkham Hills High School | 233 |
| North Sydney Boys High School | 231 |
| Sydney Girls High School | 228 |
| North Sydney Girls High School | 227 |
| Sydney Boys High School | 226 |
| Normanhurst Boys High School | 221 |
| Hornsby Girls High School | 215 |
| Penrith High School | 210 |
| Tempe High School | 195 |
| Bonnyrigg High School | 178 |
Cut-off scores are out of 300 and sourced from the NSW Department of Education (2024). They change each year with demand, so treat them as a guide rather than a guaranteed threshold.
Read the full Fort Street High School entry guide
For HSC results history, competition level, catchment notes and a year-by-year preparation plan, read our in-depth Fort Street High School entry guide.
Fort Street High School — frequently asked questions
- What type of school is Fort Street High School?
- Fort Street High School is a fully academically selective, co-educational NSW government school in Petersham. Entry is through the NSW Selective High School Placement Test for Year 7 entry.
- How do students get into Fort Street High School?
- Entry to Fort Street High School is through the NSW Selective High School Placement Test, sat in Year 6 for Year 7 entry. Families nominate up to three selective schools in order of preference; placement is decided by the placement score and preferences. Read our NSW selective test format guide for the section-by-section breakdown.
- Does Fort Street High School publish an entry cut-off score?
- Fort Street High School does not have a separately published 2024 cut-off in our directory. Entry is competitive and decided by placement score and preferences; use the NSW Selective Schools Directory for the schools with published 2024 figures as a comparison guide.