Fort Street High School at a glance
- Location
- Petersham, Inner West
- Type
- Fully selective
- Enrolment
- Co-educational
- Year levels
- Year 7–12
- Entry test
- NSW Selective High School Placement Test
Fort Street High School is a fully selective, co-educational school in Petersham in Sydney's Inner West. It is known for its long heritage, distinctive culture and a broad academic and creative program.
Reputation and results
Fort Street High School is one of the most historic selective schools in NSW and maintains a strong academic reputation across the Inner West. It is a popular choice for families seeking a co-educational selective option, and demand for places is consistently high.
How entry works
Places at Fort Street High School 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 Fort Street High School
Because entry is relative and competitive, the families who do best prepare in a way that mirrors the real exam: timed, on a screen, with every mistake reviewed properly. Test Academy’s online platform recreates that environment, marks instantly, and gives the kind of detailed writing feedback that few other providers offer.
- Build durable skills in literacy and numeracy over time rather than cramming near the test date.
- List your preferences in real order of fit, as placement depends partly on the order you choose.
- Be cautious of any online 'rank' or 'cut-off', since the Department of Education releases none.