NSW selective high school · Wollongong
Smiths Hill High School
Quick answer
Smiths Hill High School is a fully academically selective, co-educational NSW government school in Wollongong. Entry is through the NSW Selective High School Placement Test for Year 7 entry.
Smiths Hill High School at a glance
| School type | Fully selective NSW government school |
|---|---|
| Enrolment | Co-educational |
| Location | Wollongong, New South Wales |
| 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: Smiths Hill High School (NSW Government school).
How to get into Smiths Hill 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.
Smiths Hill High School — frequently asked questions
- What type of school is Smiths Hill High School?
- Smiths Hill High School is a fully academically selective, co-educational NSW government school in Wollongong. Entry is through the NSW Selective High School Placement Test for Year 7 entry.
- How do students get into Smiths Hill High School?
- Entry to Smiths Hill 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 Smiths Hill High School publish an entry cut-off score?
- Smiths Hill 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.