NSW selective high school · Carlingford
James Ruse Agricultural High School
Quick answer
James Ruse Agricultural High School is a fully academically selective, co-educational NSW government school in Carlingford. Entry is through the NSW Selective High School Placement Test for Year 7 entry. Its 2024 entry cut-off was about 246 out of 300 (Source: NSW Department of Education, 2024) — a guide only, as cut-offs change each year with demand.
James Ruse Agricultural High School at a glance
| School type | Fully selective NSW government school |
|---|---|
| Enrolment | Co-educational |
| Location | Carlingford, Sydney's north-west |
| Entry exam | NSW Selective High School Placement Test (Year 7 entry) |
| 2024 entry cut-off | 246 / 300 (2024, guide only) |
| Year 7 selective places | ~120 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: James Ruse (NSW Government school).
How to get into James Ruse Agricultural 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.
Read the full James Ruse Agricultural High School entry guide
For HSC results history, competition level, catchment notes and a year-by-year preparation plan, read our in-depth James Ruse Agricultural High School entry guide.
James Ruse Agricultural High School — frequently asked questions
- What type of school is James Ruse Agricultural High School?
- James Ruse Agricultural High School is a fully academically selective, co-educational NSW government school in Carlingford. Entry is through the NSW Selective High School Placement Test for Year 7 entry. Its 2024 entry cut-off was about 246 out of 300 (Source: NSW Department of Education, 2024) — a guide only, as cut-offs change each year with demand.
- How do students get into James Ruse Agricultural High School?
- Entry to James Ruse Agricultural 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.
- What was the James Ruse Agricultural High School entry cut-off score?
- The 2024 entry cut-off for James Ruse Agricultural High School was about 246 out of 300 (Source: NSW Department of Education, 2024) — a guide only, as cut-offs change each year with demand.