EduTest Preparation

EduTest Exam Mastery

A fast-paced multiple-choice aptitude test used by NSW selective schools including James Ruse Agricultural High School, Baulkham Hills High School, North Sydney Boys High School, North Sydney Girls High School and Sydney Girls High School.

5
Sections
220
Questions
2.5h
Total Duration
~30s
Per Question

What is the EduTest?

The EduTest is a selective entry and scholarship assessment used by schools across Australia. It is a fast-paced, multiple-choice written exam (~30 seconds per question) which assesses aptitude and reasoning skills that are not directly taught in school. This is what makes targeted preparation essential: the test rewards trained pattern recognition, timing strategy, and exam-specific technique rather than raw classroom content.

Course Outline: The 5 EduTest Sections

01

Mathematics

30 mins | 60 questions

Tests year-level appropriate mathematical skills. Students apply curriculum mathematics under heavy time pressure — speed and accuracy are equally weighted.

~30 sec per question
Number & arithmetic fluency
Algebra & problem solving
Geometry & measurement
Ratios, percentages & rates
02

Reading Comprehension

30 mins | 50 questions

Measures the capacity to read and interpret meaning from written passages, plus the ability to correct, complete and punctuate sentences.

~36 sec per question
Inference & main idea
Vocabulary in context
Author's tone & purpose
Grammar & punctuation
03

Numerical Reasoning

30 mins | 50 questions

Measures the ability to think and reason using numbers — patterns, sequences and relationships rather than taught syllabus content.

~36 sec per question
Number patterns & sequences
Logical grids & matrices
Spatial-numerical reasoning
Ratio & proportion logic
04

Verbal Reasoning

30 mins | 60 questions

Measures the ability to think and reason using words and language — vocabulary, analogies, and language-based logic puzzles.

~30 sec per question
Synonyms & antonyms
Verbal analogies
Word relationships
Logical word puzzles
05

Written Expression

30 mins + 5 mins planning

Assesses the ability to convey ideas clearly in written form. Students respond to a prompt — typically narrative or persuasive.

1 extended writing task
Structure & coherence
Vocabulary & expression
Grammar & punctuation
Idea development

NSW Schools Using the EduTest

James Ruse Agricultural High School
Baulkham Hills High School
North Sydney Boys High School
North Sydney Girls High School
Sydney Girls High School
Next Exam Date:Saturday 15th August 2026