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Penrith High School
Quick answer
Penrith High School is a fully academically selective, co-educational NSW government school in Penrith. Entry is through the NSW Selective High School Placement Test for Year 7 entry. Its 2024 entry cut-off was about 210 out of 300 (Source: NSW Department of Education, 2024) — a guide only, as cut-offs change each year with demand.
Penrith High School at a glance
| School type | Fully selective NSW government school |
|---|---|
| Enrolment | Co-educational |
| Location | Penrith, Sydney's far west |
| Entry exam | NSW Selective High School Placement Test (Year 7 entry) |
| 2024 entry cut-off | 210 / 300 (2024, 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: Penrith High School (NSW Government school).
How to get into Penrith 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.
Penrith High School — frequently asked questions
- What type of school is Penrith High School?
- Penrith High School is a fully academically selective, co-educational NSW government school in Penrith. Entry is through the NSW Selective High School Placement Test for Year 7 entry. Its 2024 entry cut-off was about 210 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 Penrith High School?
- Entry to Penrith 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 Penrith High School entry cut-off score?
- The 2024 entry cut-off for Penrith High School was about 210 out of 300 (Source: NSW Department of Education, 2024) — a guide only, as cut-offs change each year with demand.