The NSW Selective Test is now fully computerised — and most students have never sat 3.5 hours at a computer under exam conditions before test day. ACST is the only mock exam that replicates the real software, the real format, and the real pressure.
Sessions are filling — don't let the real exam be the first time your child sits 3.5 hours at a computer under exam conditions.
ACST 2026
Australian Computerised Selective Trial
Morning Session
10:00am – 1:30pm
Afternoon Session
2:00pm – 5:30pm
📍 Test Academy, Parramatta
📅 Dates Coming Soon



Real exam conditions — ACST at Test Academy, Parramatta
Exam Confidence
Walk in knowing exactly what to expect
Real Software
Same interface, navigation, and tools as test day
Performance Insights
Section-by-section breakdown and time analysis
School Predictions
Know which selective schools are within reach
Not a printout. Not a PDF. Your child uses the exact computerised interface from test day — same navigation, same tools, same on-screen reading passages. No surprises on the day.
We provide dedicated computers for every student. Reliable hardware, consistent environment. Your child focuses on the exam, not the equipment.
Reading (45 min) · Maths (40 min) · Thinking Skills (40 min) · Writing (30 min). 5-min break between each section, 20-min break in the middle. The only mock exam that mirrors the complete timed computerised format from start to finish.
Invigilators. Timed sections. Supervised breaks. Real pressure, real conditions — so the actual exam feels familiar, not foreign.
Every year, parents tell us the same thing after results: "I wish we'd done this earlier." The ACST is the one practice opportunity that mirrors what actually happens on test day.
See scaled percentile rankings in official NSW style, showing exactly where your child stands among all ACST participants.
Identify which of the 4 sections cost the most marks. Stop guessing. Start targeting the right weaknesses.
Discover if your child is rushing, stalling, or pacing correctly. Time management is the most under-trained exam skill — and ACST data reveals it clearly.
Based on your ACST cohort data, we model your child's competitiveness across all NSW selective schools. Know which schools are within reach before the real test.
Results delivered to your Test Academy account within 1 week of the final session.
Sample analytics report preview
Select your preferred session — morning (10am–1:30pm) or afternoon (2pm–5:30pm). Pay online. Receive confirmation with everything you need before the day. Spots per session are strictly limited.
Come to our Parramatta campus on your chosen date (Dates Coming Soon). A computer is assigned. An invigilator runs the session. Your child sits all four sections with supervised breaks — exactly as the real test runs.
Within 1 week, detailed analytics appear in your Test Academy account. Review every question with full explanations. See percentile rankings and school predictions. Use the data to focus remaining prep where it counts.
$100 AUD
All-inclusive
Students who prepare with a full trial consistently outperform those who don't. Book your session below.
Sessions are coming soon. Check back shortly or contact us to register your interest.
The ACST is designed for Year 5 and Year 6 students preparing for the NSW Selective High School Placement Test.
Your analytics report includes scaled percentile rankings in official NSW style, a section-by-section breakdown, time efficiency analysis showing time spent per question, cohort comparisons, and school entry projections modelling your child's competitiveness across NSW selective schools.
ACST is the only fully computerised mock exam in NSW that uses the real selective test software interface. Most mock exams are paper-based — ACST replicates the exact digital experience your child will face on exam day.
Just your child and their booking confirmation. We provide dedicated computers, all stationery, and supervised exam conditions. No BYOD required.
No — each student sits one session only. Choose either the morning session (10:00 AM – 1:30 PM) or the afternoon session (2:00 PM – 5:30 PM) when booking.
Click "Reserve Your Spot" on this page, select your preferred session date and time, create or log in to your Test Academy account, and complete payment. Spots per session are strictly limited.
ACST registrations are non-refundable. If your child is unwell, contact us as soon as possible — we will do our best to accommodate a transfer to another available session.
Detailed analytics are delivered to your Test Academy account within approximately one week of the final ACST session date.
ACST mirrors the official NSW Selective High School Placement Test in every way: same computer interface, same 4-section structure (Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills, Writing), same 3.5-hour duration, and same supervised conditions.
Yes — our Selective Mastery course runs throughout the year and provides weekly intensive preparation. The ACST is an ideal checkpoint to measure progress. Students who combine ongoing preparation with a full trial exam consistently perform at a higher level on exam day.
Absolutely. The ACST is valuable for all students, regardless of preparation level. For students who haven't begun formal prep, ACST serves as a powerful diagnostic — it reveals exactly where your child stands and which areas to prioritise. Many parents use the ACST results to decide whether to enrol in ongoing preparation.
No — parents are not permitted in the exam room. This replicates the real selective test conditions where students sit independently under supervision. Drop-off is at the session start time and pick-up is at the end. This helps your child build confidence and independence before the real exam.
Yes. There is a McDonald's car park directly in front of our building with 1 hour of free parking. We are also a 3-minute drive (approximately 15-minute walk) from Westfield Parramatta, which offers additional paid parking options.
Each ACST session is capped at 16 students. This ensures every student has a dedicated computer, adequate space, and a quiet, focused exam environment — just like the real test.
No. Just like the real NSW Selective Test, no calculators, dictionaries, or external aids are permitted. All tools required (such as the on-screen calculator for the Maths section) are built into the test software.
ACST gives your child the one thing no amount of practice papers can: the experience of sitting the real thing before it counts. Each session is capped — once full, it's full.
Students who haven't sat a computerised exam before consistently report surprise at the interface, the scrolling, and the timer anxiety. One trial run changes that.
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