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Selective Test
Preparation
Support your child's Selective Test success with
our proven online Selective practice tests, trial exams and tutor support.
Congratulations to our 2025 Cohort!
We're so proud of what our students have accomplished this year
of students got into their dream schools
got either an offer or waitlist position
students made it into selective schools
Why booklets and question banks keep your child busy, not improving
Booklets and online test packages throw questions at your child blindly. So they keep re-drilling what they already know, with no one to ask when they're stuck.
Knowing what to work on
Quiz reports pinpoint weak topics, down to the question type. Tutorials teach the best methods.
Practising for the real exam
Every question and Full mock exam mirrors the latest NSW DoE Selective Test format
Turning weak topics into marks
Personalised revision and Recommended quizzes target the exact question types they keep missing
Help the moment they're stuck
Explanations on every question, an AI tutor on the spot, and weekly Live homework help
Seeing progress over time
Quizzes, mocks, feedback and grades in one place, tracking growth across every attempt and topic
Families choose us for
Quiz reports & tutorials
Know what areas to work on and how to improve
After every quiz, pinpoint the question types or exam skills costing marks, and learn the best strategy for each.
73
lessons
14
tutorial modules
All 4
subjects covered
“The diagnostic reports showed us exactly which topics my daughter was weak in. We stopped guessing and started practising the right things.”
Improve their time management
Build speed and timing skills by seeing where time was lost or gained.
Pinpoint opportunities for improvement
Compare performance against their usual level and separate quick wins from real gaps.
Turn hard question types into routine ones
Learn the content and the technique for every question type, so the right approach is automatic under time pressure.
Stop nerves costing them marks
Learn the exam-day strategies for staying calm, pacing the paper, and performing their best on the day.
Master the Selective Exam
Modules across all four subjects work through every question type in the test, so nothing on the paper is unfamiliar on the day.
Practice quizzes & mock exams
Sit the real exam format before exam day
Every question and full mock mirrors the latest NSW DoE Selective Test format, on a replica computer-based interface.
5,000+
curriculum-aligned questions
100+
full mock exams
52,000+
questions completed in 2025
“Practising on a platform that feels like the real computer-based exam made all the difference. Exam day felt familiar.”
The Selective Test is less intimidating if you've done it before
Build exam stamina with full-length mock exams under real time pressure, and benchmark performance against peers.
Never spend a session on the wrong questions
Every question is written to the latest Selective syllabus, at the real test's difficulty.
Improve weak areas faster with focused practice
Drill specific topics so study time lands where the marks are missing instead of on what they can already do.
Take control of your practice
Run a set untimed to learn the content, or start the clock to build speed.
Practise on the go
The same quizzes run on a phone, tablet or laptop, so a spare twenty minutes anywhere turns into real practice.
Smart review & feedback
With smart review, you'll never stop improving
Automatically retarget weak areas, and improve writing skills with instant AI marking or detailed tutor feedback.
25,000+
incorrect questions reattempted
3,000+
writing pieces marked by AI & tutors
“Review is the feature I lean on most. It shows me exactly which lessons I need to focus on, so my study time actually goes where it counts.”
Stop making the same mistake twice
Reattempt the questions they missed with the review tool, so the same mistakes stop turning up.
Improve their writing with real feedback
Send any writing task to our AI or a qualified Selective marker, so every piece comes back with a plan to improve.
See which sentences cost the marks
Receive line-by-line feedback, marked with the Selective Test marking criteria.
AI tutor & live help
Get unstuck in seconds, with expert help at your fingertips
Empower your child with all the knowledge and support they'll need to help boost their Selective result.
8,500+
AI tutor questions answered
240+
live sessions held
“The AI tutor has been a huge help for both of us. My son used to come to me every time he got stuck, but with it he gets instant guidance on his own, without being spoon-fed the answers.”
Learn by getting guided, not spoon-fed the answer
The AI tutor can see the question and what they picked, and guides them towards the solution.
Never leave a wrong answer unexplained
Every question carries a worked explanation, so a mistake turns into a method they can use again.
Access specialist tutors at your fingertips
Drop into any small live classes throughout the week when you're truly stuck.
Discuss and grow together
Students improve by discussing tough questions together, or reach admins privately when they need help.
Grades & analytics
Focus on what matters, and track progress over time
Quizzes, mocks, feedback and grades in one place, tracking growth across every attempt, topic and question type.
“I performed in the top 10% for three subjects and top 25% for Maths. The analytics kept me focused on what mattered.”
Never wonder what to practise next
Personal performance data turned into recommended quizzes, so you can focus on learning.
Watch weak topics turn green
Track progress on every topic and question type over time.
Know how they hold up under time pressure
Understand if it's a knowledge gap or an exam-strategy problem.
See where your child stands
Every mock ranks them against everyone who sat it, section by section.
See how other students answered
Each option shows the share of students who chose it, so a common trap reads differently from a careless mistake.
Establish study streaks
Every session lands on an activity calendar, so consistency becomes something they can see and keep up.
The right prep at every stage of Selective mastery
- 12+ months out
Build the foundation
- Start with the free diagnostic quiz to map natural strengths and gaps.
- 1–2 topic quizzes a week, using the step-by-step tutorials to learn the method to each question type properly the first time
- A writing piece every fortnight, untimed. Get feedback from a human marker or AI review. Build quality before speed
- 6+ months out
Identify weak spots
- Continue to perfect technique with tutorials and topic quizzes across all subjects. Resolve confusing areas with the AI tutor or live classes
- Watch the analytics build a picture of exactly where marks are leaking
- Start writing to the clock, guided by AI and tutor-marked feedback
- Begin full-length mocks to see how they handle the format and timing
- 3+ months out
Master exam conditions
- Take full mocks under real exam conditions to improve stamina, timing and nerves
- Turn every weakness the mocks expose into personalised revision
- Writing to full exam criteria — submit and review the feedback.
- Bring anything they can't crack to the live homework help classes or ask the AI tutor on the spot
- Final month
Polish and sharpen
- Focus on completing full mocks to lock in confidence and exam-day fitness
- Narrow down prep to the few question types the analytics still flag
- Revisit the explanations of past mistakes rather than grinding new questions
Test day
The NSW Selective Test usually sits in early May. Achieve your dream result!
Whatever your stage,
start the same way.
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Held weekly on Saturdays leading up to the Selective Exam
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A challenging, comprehensive trial exam program powered by our platform for the NSW Selective School Test. Designed to replicate real test conditions and maximise student performance
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environment. We help you better than anyone else.
I performed in the top 25% for 3 subjects and in the top 10% for Math. Thank you again for you help
Sophia L.
Received offer - North Sydney Girls High School
What I loved most was how easy it was for my son to revise on his iPad. Whether we were at home or on the go, PassPapers worked perfectly — it made consistent practice so much more convenient.
Priya (Parent)
Received offer - Sydney Boys High School
Thanks to the practice quizzes and step-by-step tutorials, my confidence and grades have improved dramatically!
Vanessa K.
Received offer - Baulkham Hills High School
PassPapers helped my son stay motivated and focused in the lead-up to the Selective school test. The writing feedback was especially valuable.
Grace (Parent)
Received offer - Normanhurst Boys High School
I liked how the tutorials showed me how to solve hard questions step by step. It made tricky subjects feel easier.
Amelia C.
Received offer - Fort Street High School
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| Who is this for? | Best for trying the platform | Best for independent students | Best for students targeting competitive selective scores | Best for top selective school candidates |
| Practice Questions | 500+ | 5,000+ | 5,000+ | 5,000+ |
| Mock Exams | 3 | 100+ | 100+ | 100+ |
| In-depth Analytics & Grades |  | | | |
| Mini-Games |  | | | |
| Personalised Revision Tool | | | | |
| Forums | Preview | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Tutorial Modules | | | | |
| Live Homework Classes | | | | |
| Free AI Writing Reviews | 3 on sign up | 3 on sign up | 3 / week | 10 / week |
| Free Tutor-Marked Writing | | | | 1 / month |
| PMAT Access | | 30% off | 1 / month | Unlimited |
| AI Tutor | 3 daily messages | | | |
| Price | Free | from$19/wk | from$29/wk | from$39/wk |
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NSW Selective School Exam and why take it?
The Selective High School Placement Test is a test designed to evaluate a student's abilities in the following categories: mathematical reasoning, thinking skills, reading comprehension and writing. The test is designed to qualify students for Selective schools which group students into similar skill levels for an optimal learning pace.
What makes PassPapers different to the other online exams?
PassPapers has many educational features that many other online websites do not.
While other Selective practice tests and Selective test past papers only provide mock exams, there are four components to Passpapers: Tutorial, Practice, Mock Exams, and Revision. These four components build up the essentials of preparing for the Selective Test and give your child the academic edge.
PassPapers allows students to identify their individual strengths and weaknesses through personalised progress tracking and tailor made revision quizzes. Through our platform, students will improve their test-taking ability and have confidence when tackling the official Selective Test.
Another key difference are the writers of the questions at PassPapers, all the questions are written by experts and professionals who have excelled in past Selective Tests and are checked to ensure it is of highest quality.
Are PassPapers questions the same style as the Selective Test ones?
Yes. All questions are written in accordance to the latest Selective Test Syllabus.
How can PassPapers help my child prepare?
Once you purchase one of the PassPapers packages, your child will then be able to start learning different concepts and methods to tackle the huge range of Selective Test questions.
After they have established foundations on a certain topic, they will be able to apply their newly gained knowledge to attempt similar questions in the practice component of PassPapers. Once mastered, they can attempt Trial Exams under time pressure, which simulates the official Selective School exam. The combination of these components will ensure your child is confident in an exam environment and all the areas of the Selective School Entrance Test.
Is the payment system on PassPapers secure?
Yes, our payment system is powered by Stripe which has been audited and certified as a PCI compliant service provider. Passpapers will not know your credit card details.
What if I am unsatisfied with PassPapers?
We at Passpapers strive to provide the best services possible by catering for your needs, however, if you are still unsatisfied we will provide you with a full refund.
If I need any help, how do I contact PassPapers?
You can send an email to support@passpapers.com.au, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
If I subscribe to the monthly course, will I be charged automatically every month? How can I cancel the subscription to avoid future charges?
Yes, the monthly subscription will renew automatically each month. However, you can cancel at any time to avoid future charges. If you only plan to use the course for one month, you can cancel your subscription immediately after signing up and you will still retain access until the end of the billing period. To cancel your subscription, go to the same place in the store where you originally made the payment and follow the cancellation instructions.