Selective School Entrance Exams
Normanhurst Boys & Sydney Boys
Entrance Exam Mastery
Specialised coaching for the unique school-specific entrance exams used by Normanhurst Boys High School and Sydney Boys High School — Sydney's two top-ranked all-boys selective schools.
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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 — meaning targeted, school-specific preparation is essential. Generic coaching does not translate to success in these exams.
Compare: NBHS vs SBHS
Normanhurst Boys
NBHS
Exam DateSunday 2nd August 2026
SelectionAll applicants sit the exam
Total Time90 mins
Exam Structure & Style
FormatOpen-response, hand-written
WorkingFull working required
DepthAbove grade-level content
English StyleAnalytical + Creative
PaceStandard time pressure
Sydney Boys
SBHS
Exam DateMonday 10th August 2026
SelectionShortlisted via application
Total Time70 mins
Exam Structure & Style
FormatOpen-response, hand-written
WorkingFull working required
DepthAbove grade-level content
English StyleAnalytical + Creative
PaceIntensive time pressure