Year 5 process for Year 7, 2028
Applications open: Monday, 11 May 2026.
Applications close: Monday, 15 June 2026.
Applications received after the closing date will NOT be considered.
As there are limited places being offered for Year 5 students, there will be a further opportunity to sit the Year 6 Test in 2027.
To gain ‘conditional entry’ into Brisbane State High School, applicants in Year 5 are required to:
complete the Selective Entry Online Application Form
complete the Academic Selectve Entry Student Summary
submit Year 4 reports (both semesters). Submit Year 5 Semester 1 report (when available) via email to bshsenrolments@brisbaneshs.eq.edu.au
submit Year 5 NAPLAN report (when it becomes available) via email to bshsenrolments@brisbaneshs.eq.edu.au
complete the Photo Identification Form – must be presented with the Year 5 student for registration at the test venue on the day of the Test
sit the Academic Selective Entry Test and be offered a conditional offer of enrolment
demonstrate successful participation in transition activities (TBA) in 2026
demonstrate continued excellence in academia, attendance, effort and behaviour whilst at Primary School whilst in Years 5 and 6
attend an enrolment interview with a member of the Leadership Team.
Year 7, 2028 enrolment application due dates and test dates are listed in the Year 7 2028 Enrolment Timelines.
Payment
A non-refundable and non-transferable Processing Fee of $420.00 applies for all Academic Selective Entry Applications. The Processing Fee is required to be paid via an app called Qkr!
To make payment of the fee:
download Qkr! for free from Apple's app store for iPhones (iPads to download iPhone version) or from Google Play for Android phones and tablets.
refer to the Qkr! Guide.
enter your child's current year level (for e.g. Year 5 2026) when adding a student profile in Qkr!
submit evidence of payment with the online application form.
All Selective Entry applications must include evidence of payment of the $420.00 Processing Fee upon lodgement of the application.
HAST-P Information for Year 7, 2028
The Higher Ability Selection Test - Primary (HAST-P) provides an opportunity for Year 5 students wishing to apply for Academic Selective Entry for Year 7, 2028.
Test categories
1. Reading Comprehension: 35 minutes
2. Mathematic Reasoning: 35 minutes
3. Written Expression: 30 minutes
Test Preparation
We believe the best Test preparation is to be actively engaged in the current learning at Primary School.
Past test papers are not available.
We also recommend a good night's sleep, a healthy breakfast and parental/caregiver support in maintaining perspective and sense of calm.
One week prior to the Test, all registered students will receive an email containing all of the details you need to know for the day of the Test. Please check your junk or spam folder for this.
Year 8 - 11 process
Applications for Years 8-11, 2027 have not yet opened. Years 8-11 2027 Timelines coming soon.
Entry to the school through the Academic Selective Entry category for Years 8 - 11 is very limited and always heavily oversubscribed. All places for Selective Entry in Years 8 to 11 are offered based on availablity and the enrolment capacity of the school.
Fee and Application Status
- From 2025, a one-off, non-refundable fee of $420.00 is required to be paid once, regardless of whether you are applying under multiple categories (Academic, Sporting, Cultural - Instrumental Music).
- The fee must be paid when lodging the initial application for consideration.
- Once submitted, an application will remain active each year until the student reaches Year 11 (the School does not consider Selective Entry applications for Year 12 entry). The application only remains active if the below conditions are met.
- Families who are interested in enrolment in subsequent years must update the student's application annually with their most recent reports and achievements to ensure the application remains current. Updated documents should only be submitted within the application opening period, as per the Year 8-11 Enrolment Timelines each year.
- Failure to provide updated information will result in the application not being considered for future years.
Enrolment application due dates will be listed in the Years 8 - 11 2027 Enrolment Timelines.
Achievement Level for Years 8-11
Academic Selective Entry applicants must demonstrate ongoing academic excellence (e.g. strong school reports, NPLAN results, academic competitions or testing).
It is strongly recommended that students only apply if they have a minimum of straight A's in learning areas of English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities & Social Science. Applications will be reviewed holistically, alongside high-level reporting information.
If successful, students must continue to maintain a strong focus on their academia (effort, behaviour and results).
Application Process
Application process for Year 8-11 2027:
- complete the Selective Entry Online Application Form
- complete the Academic Checklist and Student Summary – upload to the Selective Entry Online Application Form section (Section 3, Number 4 – Additional Supporting Documentation)
- submit school reports for previous three semesters
- submit most recent NAPLAN report
- submit results of academic competitions and achievements
- pay the $420.00 non-refundable and non-transferable processing fee and attach evidence of payment to application (please see below for details on how to make payment via Qkr!).
Payment
The Processing Fee is required to be paid via an app called Qkr!
To make payment of the fee:
download Qkr! for free from Apple's app store for iPhones (iPads to download iPhone version) or from Google Play for Android phones and tablets.
refer to the Qkr! Guide.
enter your child's current year level (for e.g. Year 5 2026) when adding a student profile in Qkr!
submit evidence of payment with the online application form.
All Selective Entry applications must include evidence of payment of the $420.00 Processing Fee upon lodgement of the application.
Selective Entry Equity Bursary (Academic)
The school acknowledges that the enrolment application processing fee of $420.00 may pose a challenge for some families facing genuine hardship. In response to this concern, the School Council has approved the establishment of Selective Entry Equity Bursaries to support families experiencing financial difficulties.
These bursaries aim to ensure that the application fee does not serve as a barrier for students seeking a place at Brisbane State High School under the Selective Entry category. By offering financial assistance through these bursaries, the school demonstrates its commitment to inclusivity and providing equal opportunities for all students, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Families facing sustained hardship can now apply for the Selective Entry Equity Bursary, which can potentially cover or alleviate the cost of the enrolment application processing fee. This initiative reflects the school's dedication to making education accessible and removing financial barriers for those in need.
We invite families for whom this fee presents an insurmountable barrier to application, to submit interest in this bursary by the closing dates listed below:
Year 7, 2027
| Friday, 13 March 2026.
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Year 7, 2028
| Wednesday, 8 June 2026.
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Years 8–11, 2027
| TBA
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To prepare the bursary application for submission, please download the Selective Entry Bursary Application Form (PDF, 754KB).
Contact enrolmentenquiry@brisbaneshs.eq.edu.au for Selective Entry Equity Bursary enquiries.
Submitting your application
1. Before you apply
Before you start the application, please ensure that you have reviewed the following information:
- Enrolment Management Plan for the conditions under which students may be enrolled in this category;
- Enrolment Timelines for the relevant year of entry including application submission dates and test dates (Year 7 entry only);
- Download the app - Qkr! for payment of Selective Entry applications - refer to the Qkr! Guide. Please add your child's current school year level (for e.g. Year 6 2026) when adding a student profile in Qkr!
2. Completing an application
Year 7, 2027: Applications close Friday, 20 March 2026.
Year 7, 2028: Applications open Monday, 11 May 2026.
Years 8 – 11, 2027: Applications have not yet opened.
Applying under Academic Selective Entry and other Selective Entry categories for Year 7, 2027:
- Complete the Selective Entry Online Application Form once and tick all categories you wish to apply for.
- Pay the Application Processing Fee ($420.00) once.
- Submit the Selective Entry Online Application Form with supporting documentation by the closing date for Academic Selective Entry.
- Supporting documentation for categories with later closing dates should be emailed to bshsenrolments@brisbaneshs.eq.edu.au by the closing date for each relevant category.
3. Payment
The Processing Fee is required to be paid via an app called Qkr!
Download Qkr! for free from Apple's app store for iPhones (iPads to download iPhone version) or from Google Play for Android phones and tablets.
Refer to the Qkr! Guide
Enter your child's current year level (e.g. Year 6 2026) when adding a student profile in Qkr!
Submit evidence of payment with the online application form.
4. Submitting your application
Applications for Academic Selective Entry are required to be submitted online.
If required, original documents will be sighted by our Enrolment Office at a later date (to be advised).
As per the Enrolment Management Plan, there is no internal review of the Executive Principal's decision. Feedback will not be given on unsuccessful applications.
For further information regarding Academic Selective Entry enrolment, please contact the Enrolment Office.
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