Selective enrolment

Our school is a partially selective high school. We have a selective and non-selective stream. Our selective stream is for high potential and gifted students in Years 7 to 12. For Year 7 entry, parents apply when their child is at the end of Year 5 or the beginning of Year 6.

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How to apply for entry into our selective stream year 7-10 at Blacktown Boys High School

Unlike NSW public schools, there are no intake areas for selective classes. Enrolment is on application only. You can apply to up to 3 schools.

Apply online

Steps:

1. Visit Selective high school and opportunity class placement
2. Register to start your application.
3. Verify your email address
4. Log in
5. Complete all sections of the application form
6. Submit the application form
7. Student sits the placement test
8. Family is advised of the outcome.

You must submit a separate application form for each school and list the schools in the same order of preference.

Late applications

Late applications will not be considered **

The application period cannot be extended. Make sure you submit your application before the closing date. For more information, check key dates.

Applying for Selective Enrolment in Years 8-10 at Blacktown Boys High School

Each year, a limited number of places may become available in our selective classes in Years 8-10. Entry into a selective class in Years 8 to 10 does not depend upon a centralised procedure as for entry into Year 7. Applications are managed directly by Blacktown Boys High School.

A selection panel will convene to consider and assess applications based upon the evidence submitted. Successful candidates are notified by email in September of each year.

It should be noted that often there are no vacancies in Years 8 to 10 and successful candidates may be placed on a reserve list.

Step 1: All applicants for entry in Years 8-10 for Blacktown Boys High must apply using the Years 8-10 Selective High School Application Form which is available online: NSW DoE Selective High Schools Application or from the office at Blacktown Boys High School from mid-June each year. For 2026 enrolment, the application form will be available from 18th June, 2025. The closing date for application forms is 25th July 2025.

Step 2: In addition, you must complete the Blacktown Boys’ High School Application Form 2026 Blacktown Boys Selective Application. This application includes a section, that must be handwritten by the student. You should include the following supporting documentation (copies only) as outlined in the BBHS Application:

1. School reports for the past two years.

2. Certificates of outstanding performance in relevant activities over the past two years.

3. A summary of involvement in other activities, over the past two years, which may support the application.

4. Proof of citizenship or permanent residence status where applicable (certified).

5. NAPLAN results from the previous two NAPLAN tests.

6. Any previous Selective School offer or results from the Selective High Schools test.

Please note: Only certified photocopies of any relevant documentation should be included as these documents will not be returned.

Step 3: All selection forms and supporting documentation must be returned to Blacktown Boys High School by the due date that is nominated on the Selective Schools 8 - 12 application form.

NOTE: A $50 non-refundable administration fee is payable to Blacktown Boys High School at the time of lodgement of the application. The closing date for application forms to be handed in to the school is 2.30pm Friday 25th July, 2025. Applications to be lodged in person to the front office before the closing date.

No applications will be accepted via email or post.

Late applications will not be considered