NSW selective high school · Parramatta
Parramatta High School
Quick answer
Parramatta High School is a partially academically selective, co-educational NSW government school in Parramatta. Entry is through the NSW Selective High School Placement Test for Year 7 entry.
Parramatta High School at a glance
| School type | Partially selective NSW government school |
|---|---|
| Enrolment | Co-educational |
| Location | Parramatta, Western Sydney |
| Entry exam | NSW Selective High School Placement Test (Year 7 entry) |
| 2024 entry cut-off | Not published (guide only) |
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: Parramatta (NSW Government school).
How to get into Parramatta 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.
Parramatta High School is partially selective: selective-stream places are offered through the placement test, while the wider campus also enrols local students. Nominate the school only if your family would accept a selective-stream place on this campus — competition still varies year to year even when the NSW Department of Education does not publish a separate cut-off for every partially selective school.
How does Parramatta 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 Parramatta 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.
Parramatta High School — frequently asked questions
- What type of school is Parramatta High School?
- Parramatta High School is a partially academically selective, co-educational NSW government school in Parramatta. Entry is through the NSW Selective High School Placement Test for Year 7 entry.
- How do students get into Parramatta High School?
- Entry to Parramatta 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 Parramatta High School publish an entry cut-off score?
- Parramatta 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.
- Is Parramatta High School fully selective or partially selective?
- Parramatta High School is partially selective — it runs a selective stream alongside a local comprehensive intake. Your child sits the same NSW Selective High School Placement Test, but only selective-stream places are allocated by placement score; non-selective places follow local enrolment rules published by the NSW Department of Education.