Kids Learning HubFree NSW Selective practice questions (PDF)
A free, printable practice set for the NSW Selective High School Placement Test — 20 original questions across Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills and Reading, with a full answer key. No sign-up, no email: just download, print and go.
What's inside
- Mathematical Reasoning (10 questions) — worded, multi-step problems covering number, money, measurement, patterns, fractions, time, averages and percentages.
- Thinking Skills (5 questions) — logic and reasoning puzzles like the real test's unfamiliar section: valid conclusions, ordering, letter codes and if-then reasoning.
- Reading & Vocabulary (5 questions) — synonyms, antonyms and best-word-in-context, the vocabulary skills the Reading part leans on.
- A full answer key on the last page, so you can mark it in seconds.
Original — not a copy of any real paper
Every question is written by Kids Learning Hub in the style of the test. We never reproduce official NSW Department of Education or ACARA papers — so you get genuine, fair practice you can trust, and we can offer it freely.
How to get the most from it
- Time it lightly. The real test is done under time pressure, so once your child is comfortable, give them a gentle time limit to build pace.
- Review the misses, not the score. Go through any wrong answers together — understanding why is where the improvement happens.
- Practise the unfamiliar part most. Thinking Skills isn't taught at school, so it's usually where practice pays off the fastest.
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Start the free Selective courseFrequently asked questions
Is the practice set really free?
Yes — the PDF is free to download, print and share for personal or classroom use, with no sign-up required.
What is in the practice set?
Twenty original multiple-choice questions across Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills and Reading & Vocabulary, plus a full answer key. The style matches the NSW Selective test.
Are these real past Selective test questions?
No. Every question is original material written by Kids Learning Hub in the test style. We never reproduce official ACARA or NESA papers.
What year level is it for?
The NSW Selective test is sat in Year 6 for entry into Year 7, so the set suits Year 5 and Year 6 students preparing for it.