Year 8-11 Normanhurst Boys & Sydney Boys Coaching
Entrance Exam Mastery
Specialised Year 8, Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 coaching for the Normanhurst Boys (NBHS) and Sydney Boys (SBHS) entrance exams — Sydney's two top-ranked all-boys selective schools.
What Makes the NBHS & SBHS Exams Different?
Unlike the EduTest or HAST, NBHS and SBHS exams are not multiple choice. Students must write full responses that demonstrate their mathematical thinking, reasoning and communication skills. Each school sets its own format, difficulty and assessment criteria for Year 8, Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 entry — meaning targeted, school-specific preparation is essential. Generic selective coaching does not translate to success in these exams.
Compare: NBHS vs SBHS
Normanhurst Boys
Sydney Boys
Course Outline: The 2 Exam Sections
NBHS & SBHS Preparation by Year Level
NBHS and SBHS preparation differs significantly by year level — different cohort competition, different syllabus depth, different writing expectations. We tailor coaching specifically to your child's entry year.
Year 7 → Year 8 NBHS & SBHS Preparation
Year 7 students preparing for Year 8 entry to Normanhurst Boys or Sydney Boys are competing for very limited spots in already top-ranked cohorts. The school-specific entrance exams are unlike EduTest or HAST — they require full written responses, working shown, and above grade-level mathematics. Year 8 entry preparation focuses on bridging the gap between standard Year 7 content and the analytical depth these schools demand.
Year 8 → Year 9 NBHS & SBHS Preparation
Year 9 entry to Normanhurst Boys and Sydney Boys is one of the largest selective transfer points, with both schools opening new classes at this level. Year 8 students preparing for Year 9 NBHS or SBHS entry must master advanced mathematical reasoning beyond Year 8 syllabus content, plus develop the dual analytical and creative writing skills required by both schools.
Year 9 → Year 10 NBHS & SBHS Preparation
Year 10 entry suits Year 9 students seeking transfer into NBHS or SBHS for the senior school years. Spots are limited at this level, making the entry exam highly competitive. Year 10 preparation focuses on mature mathematical reasoning at near-Stage 5 syllabus depth, plus refined written expression matching the writing standards expected of senior selective school students.
Year 10 → Year 11 NBHS & SBHS Preparation
Year 11 entry to North Sydney Boys (uses EduTest), Normanhurst Boys and Sydney Boys is the final major selective school transfer point before HSC. Year 11 NBHS entry has 15 new class spots available — particularly relevant for students seeking the HSC outcomes, peer cohort and academic environment of these elite schools. Preparation emphasises HSC-readiness across mathematics and English.