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05/10/2007 |
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It is important to select the most appropriate schools so parents need to understand how to make the best choices. There is a choice of four high schools, regardless of residential location. The table below is an example of an application where the best four choices can be made if the female student has an average score of about 85%.
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School Name |
Show Day or Border |
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James Ruse Agricultural High School |
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2 |
Baulkham Hills High School |
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3 |
Hornsby Girls High School |
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4 |
Girraween High School |
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When making a choice parents should consider the following:
(1) Choose schools which reflect the child's academic capabilities. It is understandable that parents want their children to qualify for the top selective schools in NSW. However, many parents fall into the trap of selecting schools without taking into consideration their children's academic capabilities. So, take into consideration not only your child's performance in the Basic Skills Test, UNSW competitions, Australian Math Olympiad and school reports but also your child's assessment tests results from a reputable and reliable coaching college or centre with the facility to conduct such assessments. This could be a good indicator of your child's real ability.
Choosing wisely is important as the selection committee will only consider the choices listed on the application form. Ensure that you only apply for schools for which your child is likely to achieve a high enough score in the test. Be realistic and not over ambitious. Refer to the table given as a guideline when choosing schools for your children.
Minimum Marks Needed (out of 300) for Entry to Year 7 in 2006 to Fully Selective High Schools
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Selective High Schools |
Marks (out of 300) |
Percentage |
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James Ruse Agricultural |
246.56 |
82.19 |
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North Sydney Girls |
231.89 |
77.30 |
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Baulkham Hills |
230.09 |
76.70 |
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North Sydney Boys |
226.16 |
75.39 |
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Sydney Girls |
222.78 |
74.26 |
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Sydney Boys |
222.07 |
74.02 |
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Hornsby Girls |
219.95 |
73.32 |
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Fort Street |
215.32 |
71.77 |
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Normanhurst Boys |
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