Enrolment

Gosford High School is an academically selective high school

Students seeking enrolment into Year 7 at Gosford High School must sit the selective school's test.

Placements are offered by the NSW Department of Education High Performance Unit based  on the results of that test.

Applications for Year 7 entry in 2026 are now closed.

Application for entry into Year 7 is determined by an examination set by the High Performing Students Unit of the NSW Department of Education.

The Selective High School Placement Test for Year 7 2026 will be held between 2nd and 4th May 2025.

For detailed information regarding Year 7 entry:

Year 7 application process, information and application link

Selective high schools information link:

How to enrol

APPLICATIONS FOR YEARS 8 TO YEAR 11 2026 OPEN 18TH JUNE 2025

• Applications for Years 8-11, 2026  close  on 25th July 2025 at 2:00pm sharp.  No applications will be accepted after this time.

• The placement test in the GHS school hall on 9th August 2025.

• The Selection Committee will meet to consider 2026 applications in September 2025.
• Outcome advice to applicants forwarded by Australia Post in September / October 2025.

Gosford High School and the schools listed below coordinate their entry test procedures for Years 8 to 11.

• Caringbah High School
• Fort Street High School - Year 11 only
• Girraween High School
• Hornsby Girls High School
• Hurlstone Agricultural High School
• Macquarie Fields High School
• Manly Selective Campus
• Sydney Technical High
• Penrith Selective High School
• St George Girls High School

Application can be made to a maximum of three selective high schools.  To gain entry to the above selective schools in Years 8-11 your child will need to sit the  Higher Ability Selection Test (HAST)  developed by the  Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)  in Melbourne.

If your  first preference  is Gosford High School, you will need to  apply and pay for the test at Gosford High School  prior to the closing date.  Your child will then sit the test at Gosford High School.

You must send  separate applications  to all the Selective High schools in which you are seeking enrolment.

An administration fee of  $50  is required to lodge an application at Gosford High School if we are  NOT  your first choice.

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$140.00 - For students sitting the test at Gosford High School

$50.00 - Administration fee if Gosford is not your first choice

For detailed information regarding the application process for Years 8-11 entry, including eligibility criteria

TEST VENUE:      Gosford High School Hall

TEST DATE:         9th August 2025

COST OF TEST:   $140.00

All applicants must bring a photo ID to the exam.

Download  Years 8-11 Application Form  within the open dates listed above.

Along with the application the following information is also required.

• A covering letter
• A copy of your child's birth certificate, citizenship certificate or passport and visa documents
• Copies of the last 2 years reports
• Half yearly report for 2025 (If 2025 half yearly report is not available before closing date, please send in your application with all the other required documents with a covering letter explaining the half yearly report will be forwarded as soon as practicable)
• Copies of the most recent NAPLAN results (2025 results can be emailed to the school when available)
• Copies of achievements/awards
• Also attach copies of any relevant documentation that supports the progress of the student

Due to the volume of applications we are not able to accept them electronically and no late applications will be accepted.

Gosford High School Enrolment Policy

GHS Guidelines for Review of Year 8-11 Placement Decisions

Moving overseas

Moving overseas and need school reports authenticated for DFAT?

Email  document.authentication@det.nsw.edu.au  to arrange to bring original documents to 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta 2150.

Visit NSW Department of Education for more information on enrolling in NSW public schools including:

• additional learning needs
• starting or transitioning to school

Other enrolment details for our school

Our school might have extra steps for enrolment. Our office staff are here to help, so contact us if you have any questions.

School contributions

In NSW public schools, all financial contributions are voluntary. Every student has full access to the curriculum, regardless of whether contributions are made.

For more information, see Voluntary school contributions on the Department of Education's website.

Visit us before you enrol

Starting a new school is a big step. We're here to help make the transition a smooth and positive experience for every student and their family.

We may offer a school tour, open day, information session or orientation program. These events help you and your child feel prepared for starting school.

Meet our friendly staff, explore our school facilities, and see what makes our school a great place to learn.

Contact us to find out what’s available and how we can support you before your child starts at our school.

Does your child need extra support?

Our learning and support team is here to help. Visit Additional learning support before you complete the enrolment form to learn how we can best support your child.

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