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Sydney Technical High School: Selective Entry & How to Prepare

A clear guide to Sydney Technical High School (Bexley, St George) — what kind of school it is, how entry works through the NSW Selective High School Placement Test, and the most effective way to prepare.

Sydney Technical High School at a glance

Location
Bexley, St George
Type
Fully selective
Enrolment
Boys
Year levels
Year 7–12
Entry test
NSW Selective High School Placement Test

Sydney Technical High School is a fully selective school for boys in Bexley, in Sydney's St George district. It pairs a focused academic program with strengths in technology, design and the sciences.

Reputation and results

Sydney Technical High School is a well-regarded selective school for boys with a solid academic record and a heritage in technical and applied subjects. It is a popular choice in the St George area, and demand for its places is consistently strong.

How entry works

Places at Sydney Technical 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 Sydney Technical 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 broad ability across literacy and numeracy steadily rather than through last-minute drilling.
  • List your preferences in honest order of fit, as the order can affect where you are offered.
  • Disregard any online 'cut-off' score, since the Department of Education publishes none.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get into Sydney Technical High School?

Entry is through the NSW Selective High School Placement Test, which students sit in Year 6 (for Year 7 entry). You list Sydney Technical High School among your school preferences when you apply through the NSW Department of Education, and offers are made on combined test performance and the order of your preferences. There is no published pass mark.

Do you need tutoring to get into Sydney Technical High School?

Tutoring isn't compulsory, but Sydney Technical High School is highly competitive, so genuine familiarity with the on-screen test format and steady practice with good feedback make a real difference. Many families build that online rather than through weekly classes.

What is the best way to prepare for Sydney Technical High School?

Practise in the real computer-based format, review every wrong answer with a worked explanation, and get specific feedback on writing. Test Academy’s platform is built to do exactly this, which is why we rate it the strongest preparation option we’ve reviewed in Sydney.