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.
Step 1: All applicants for entry in Years 8-10 for Blacktown Boys High must apply using the common Years 8-10 Selective High School Application Form which is available online: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunityclasses/years-8-to-12 or from the office at Blacktown Boys High School and school education group offices from mid-June each year. In 2024 for 2025 the application form will be available from 21st June, 2024. The closing date for application forms is 26th July, 2024.
Step 2: In addition, you must complete the Blacktown Boys’ High School Application Form 2025 Blacktown Boys Selective Application, which includes a profile of the student, 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 (excluding 2020)
6. Any previous Selective School offer or results from the Selective High Schools test.
Please note: Certified photocopies of any relevant documentation should be included. Any originals of documents will not be returned.
Step 3: A copy of the common Years 8-10 Selective High School Application Form and the Blacktown Boys High School Selective Class Application 2024 as well as 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 payable to Blacktown Boys High School is required 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 26th July, 2024. 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
