Aurora College at a glance
- Location
- Online (virtual), Regional & rural NSW
- Type
- Virtual selective (rural & remote)
- Enrolment
- Co-educational
- Year levels
- Year 7–12
- Entry test
- NSW Selective High School Placement Test
Aurora College is a fully selective, co-educational school that operates entirely online, serving academically capable students in rural and remote parts of NSW. Students remain enrolled at their local school while joining Aurora's virtual classes, so they can access selective study without leaving their community.
Reputation and results
Aurora College is the state's virtual selective high school, created to extend high-potential students in rural and remote NSW who do not have a selective school nearby. It is highly regarded for opening selective education to students across the country, and demand reflects its unique role.
How entry works
Places at Aurora College are offered through the NSW Selective High School Placement Test. Students sit the test in Year 6 (for Year 7 entry), list their preferred schools in order, and receive at most one initial offer based on performance and those preferences. For the full mechanics — sections, timing and how placement is decided — see our guide to the Selective test.
How to prepare for Aurora College
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- Aurora is designed for rural and remote students, so check that your home location and school fit the model.
- Comfort with online learning and self-management matters, since classes are delivered virtually.
- List your preferences honestly, and ignore any online 'cut-off' figures, as none are published.