NSW selective high school · Crows Nest
North Sydney Boys High School
Quick answer
North Sydney Boys High School is a fully academically selective, boys' NSW government school in Crows Nest. Entry is through the NSW Selective High School Placement Test for Year 7 entry. Its 2024 entry cut-off was about 231 out of 300 (Source: NSW Department of Education, 2024) — a guide only, as cut-offs change each year with demand.
North Sydney Boys High School at a glance
| School type | Fully selective NSW government school |
|---|---|
| Enrolment | Boys (single-sex) |
| Location | Crows Nest, Sydney's lower North Shore |
| Entry exam | NSW Selective High School Placement Test (Year 7 entry) |
| 2024 entry cut-off | 231 / 300 (2024, guide only) |
| Year 7 selective places | ~150 per year |
| Recent HSC state rank | #1 |
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: North Sydney Boys (NSW Government school).
How to get into North Sydney Boys 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 North Sydney Boys 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 North Sydney Boys High School .
| 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 North Sydney Boys High School entry guide
For HSC results history, competition level, catchment notes and a year-by-year preparation plan, read our in-depth North Sydney Boys High School entry guide.
North Sydney Boys High School — frequently asked questions
- What type of school is North Sydney Boys High School?
- North Sydney Boys High School is a fully academically selective, boys' NSW government school in Crows Nest. Entry is through the NSW Selective High School Placement Test for Year 7 entry. Its 2024 entry cut-off was about 231 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 North Sydney Boys High School?
- Entry to North Sydney Boys 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 North Sydney Boys High School entry cut-off score?
- The 2024 entry cut-off for North Sydney Boys High School was about 231 out of 300 (Source: NSW Department of Education, 2024) — a guide only, as cut-offs change each year with demand.