Selective High School Places for Year 7 in 2026
There are two entry points for students wishing to gain access to the Selective Stream at Armidale Secondary College:
Year 7 Entry
Application for entry into the Year 7 selective class occurs when students are in Year 5.
Parents with internet access should apply online at https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7 . Limited quantities of printed application forms are available from primary schools and can be downloaded from the Department’s Website.
Students entering the Year 7 class must sit and pass the State Selective High School Placement Test.
Successful students are made an offer by the High Performing Students Unit and take up that placement in Year 7.
Information for applicants For entry to selective high schools in Year 7 in 2026
Selective High School Places for Years 8 to 11
Application Letter from Principal
Applications for entry to Year 8-11 in 2026 open on 18 June 2025 and close on 25 July 2025. Late applications are not accepted.
Application forms and information can be downloaded from the Selective Placement Website to apply for a position. The documents must be returned to Armidale Secondary College.
Identification will be required throughout the process.
Further information can be found at Department of Education
Key dates
Check the dates below for the key application stages and their timing.
There may be changes to these dates and procedures, so please check back regularly for any updates.
