NSW selective high school · Surry Hills
Sydney Boys High School
Quick answer
Sydney Boys High School is a fully academically selective, boys' NSW government school in Surry Hills. Entry is through the NSW Selective High School Placement Test for Year 7 entry. Its 2024 entry cut-off was about 226 out of 300 (Source: NSW Department of Education, 2024) — a guide only, as cut-offs change each year with demand.
Sydney Boys High School at a glance
| School type | Fully selective NSW government school |
|---|---|
| Enrolment | Boys (single-sex) |
| Location | Surry Hills, inner Sydney |
| Entry exam | NSW Selective High School Placement Test (Year 7 entry) |
| 2024 entry cut-off | 226 / 300 (2024, guide only) |
| Year 7 selective places | ~180 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: Sydney Boys (NSW Government school).
How to get into 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.
Read the full 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 Sydney Boys High School entry guide.
Sydney Boys High School — frequently asked questions
- What type of school is Sydney Boys High School?
- Sydney Boys High School is a fully academically selective, boys' NSW government school in Surry Hills. Entry is through the NSW Selective High School Placement Test for Year 7 entry. Its 2024 entry cut-off was about 226 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 Sydney Boys High School?
- Entry to 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 Sydney Boys High School entry cut-off score?
- The 2024 entry cut-off for Sydney Boys High School was about 226 out of 300 (Source: NSW Department of Education, 2024) — a guide only, as cut-offs change each year with demand.