ASAT is a comprehensive assessment program specifically for Year 5/6 students who will sit the Selective High School Placement Test. It prides distinction among other practice exams in producing up-to-date questions and implementing exam information upgrades parallel to that of the actual tests. ASAT is developed and conducted by Pre-Uni New College. For the information about the Selective High School Placement Test, please visit the NSW Department of Education website.
What are the benefits?
Participation in ASAT provides an opportunity for students to gain a measure of their current achievement level under the same exam conditions as actual Selective High School Placement Test. It is greatly help parents select or review suitable school choices for their selective high schools applications.
How are the ASAT results reported?
All candidates receive their ASAT outcome report by email usually 2 weeks after the test. The report contains students’ test performance bands, overall rank as well as other information about averages and levels in the skills compared with the rest of the candidates.
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The 37th ASAT Information
Who can register
Registration is open to Year 6 students scheduled to sit the NSW Selective School Placement Test on 1-2 May 2026.
Test Date
Sunday, 29th March 2026
Test Session
8:20am - 12:00pm OR 1:30pm - 5:10pm session.
Session times may vary based on participant numbers and venue capacity.
Test centre advice letters will be emailed beginning 24th March 2026.
Test Format
The test will be conducted using personal laptops (BYOD) and will consist of four (4) sections: reading, writing, mathematical reasoning and thinking skills.
Testing Device Options
1. Bring your own device (BYOD)
Testing Device Minimum Requirements
O/S: Windows 10 or later, macOS 25 or later, or the latest Chrome OS.
Wi-Fi: Your laptop must be capable of connecting to our local wireless network.
Battery: Fully charged, minimum 4 hours (no power outlets available).
Device Security: No login/security issues; child must know unlock steps.
Chromebooks: Make sure ‘Guest Browsing’ is enabled in Privacy & Security settings. If your Chromebook is managed by your work or school, and this option is not available, use a Windows laptop or a MacBook instead.
Antivirus: Disable any antivirus software to avoid conflicts with the ASAT platform.
Network:NO proxy or VPN settings enabled on your device.
Web Browser:Chrome is recommended. For macOS users, install the macOS version of Chrome and make sure iCloud Private Relay is disabled in System Settings app.
Device Compatibility: Tablet PCs (iPad, Galaxy Tab, etc.) are not supported.
If a student’s BYOD laptop fails during the test, a rental laptop may be provided for a flat $50 rental fee without parental or guardian permission.
2. Device Rental
Laptops are available to rent at $50 per student. Availability is very limited, and rentals will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please indicate your rental preference during registration. Once all laptops are booked, this option will no longer be offered.
Parents/guardians are liable for any damage caused to rental laptops.
Test Result
Parents/guardians will receive an outcome email on 12th April 2026, with a link to download their child's detailed test outcome reports.
Test Structure
The ASAT consists of four sections of tests and is structured as follows:
Section
Minutes
Questions
Reading
45
17 (3 questions have multiple parts to answer)
Mathematical Reasoning
40
35
Thinking Skills
40
40
Writing
30
1
Test Registration
How to Register
Exclusively accepting online registrations. Please click the button below to register.
$100 per appilicant (non-refundable and no credits for cancellations)
Discounted $90 applies for students enrolled in WEMT, STTC, Thinking Skills, or Writing full‑term courses in Term 1, 2, 3, or 4 of 2025, or Term 1 of 2026 (holiday courses not included).
Extra surcharge will be applied to online payments.
Registration deadline
Registration will close at any time when all seats are fully booked.
Conditions of Registration
While every effort has been made to provide an accurate testing experience, no warranties, endorsements, or representations-express or implied-are made regarding the accuracy or suitability of this mock test for any particular purpose.
This test has been developed independently by Pre-Uni New College and is not officially endorsed by the NSW Department of Education. The actual selective school exam may differ in format, content, and level of difficulty.
All test questions are strictly confidential and will not be available for review.
Any form of cheating, including copying or taking screenshots, will lead to immediate cancellation of the test and loss of all results.
Makeup tests will not be available for missed sessions for any reason.
No refunds or credits will be issued for cancelled registrations.
If a student’s personal BYOD laptop encounters technical issues during the test, a rental laptop may be provided to prevent disruption. Parental permission is not required for this provision. A flat fee of $50 applies, regardless of usage duration.
Pre-Uni New College is not responsible for damage to students’ personal laptops.
Parents/guardians are responsible for any damage to the rental laptop resulting from their child’s negligence or carelessness.
If a test cannot proceed as scheduled due to unforeseen circumstances (such as venue issues or technical difficulties), the test centre may be changed, or a makeup session may be scheduled for a different date, time, and location.
What students say.
The ASAT test really helped me in familiarising with the new selective test structure and time frames. The questions were really similar to the real test and they both had the same time limits and questions.
I think that the ASAT test was harder than the selective test, giving us experience and reassurance that we were truly prepared. It was good practice and I think that it was beneficial that many people took part in the ASAT tests so that we could roughly see our ranking.
Reflecting on my ASAT experience, I have no regrets taking the tests as it was good practice and reassuring to know what I got in ASAT when I sat the Selective Test.
Grace's Testimonial
James Ruse Agricultural High School
I found the ASAT test quite similar to the real test. The close passage was easier than the real test, and so was the thinking skills.
Henry's Testimonial
James Ruse Agricultural High School
This was very helpful in preparation for the selective school test. The sessions were managed by staff members just like the real test and it felt like the actual test which helped me familiarise myself with the tension!
Dana's Testimonial
North Sydney Girls High School
The ASAT test was very helpful in preparation for the actual English, Maths and General Ability tests. The test times were very the same.
Even the ASAT questions were a bit harder than the actual tests, it was very helpful and beneficial.
Justine's Testimonial
James Ruse Agricultural High School
The ASAT was a bit harder than the actual tests but that’s always good because it’s preparing me and challenging me further than what we’d actually get. So I was prepared more than I need to be.
Aaron's Testimonial
James Ruse Agricultural High School
The actual test was very similar to the ASAT and I wasn’t feeling nervous because I’ve done the similar tests before. I was feeling really happy as I could let go of my knowledge at the test.
Susan's Testimonial
James Ruse Agricultural High School
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