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Full-length online NSW Selective practice tests for Year 5 & 6 — timed like the real exam, with a worked solution for every question.
Unlocks the full mock test, free — 93 questions, 4 timed sections, 2h 35m.
Not the full mock — a 15-question taster, about 30 min. No account needed.
Instant results
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Worked solutions
for every question
Track your progress
session by session
Buy as many as you like
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Keep it up! Every question you practise makes you sharper. Smart Panda tracks your progress so you always know what to work on next. 🐼
How it works
Prep in four simple steps.
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Buy a test
Pick a single practice test, or save with a pack of full mock tests.
Take it
Sit a full mock under real exam conditions, or practise one section at a time.
Review & improve
Instant results, step-by-step worked solutions, and progress tracking.
Your first full mock test is free · no card needed
What's inside every test
Each full mock test mirrors the real NSW Selective Test — the same four sections, sat under the same timing.
Reading
17 questions · 45 minComprehension and interpretation across a mix of texts — narrative, persuasive, informative and poetry.
Mathematical Reasoning
35 questions · 40 minProblem-solving with number, patterns, measurement and data — reasoning, not just calculation.
Thinking Skills
40 questions · 40 minLogic, critical thinking and problem-solving — the section most students have never seen before.
Writing
1 task · 30 minOne extended response, marked against the Smart Panda writing rubric and returned as a band.
One test = all four sections, back-to-back — a true full-length practice test. Free guides for each section →
Built like the real thing
Authentic questions aren't an accident. Here's the work behind every paper.
Modelled on real papers
Every mock is assembled to a blueprint drawn from real Selective exams — the right mix of skills, question types and difficulty in each section.
Calibrated difficulty
Questions ramp from accessible to genuinely challenging, so a score means something — and the hard ones test thinking, not tricks.
Checked question by question
Every question is reviewed for clarity and a single correct answer, so your child is tested on the skill — not tripped up by the wording.
Examiner-style marking
Writing is marked by AI-assisted tools in the style of a real examiner — six criteria, returned as a band from 0 to 6 with specific feedback.
Smart Panda is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by the NSW Department of Education.
Simple, honest pricing
Every test includes all four subjects and full worked solutions — buy as many as you like and top up anytime.
Single Mock Test
Try the real thing, once
1 full mock test · $19 per test
One complete mock under exam conditions, marked the moment you finish.
- 92 questions
- 1 full mock test
- 1 marked writing task
Every pack includes
- 4 subjects — Reading, Maths, Thinking Skills, Writing
- 155 minutes per mock, properly timed
- Writing marked on all six NSW criteria
- Instant results and worked solutions
- Step-by-step working on every question
- Practice mode — feedback after each question
- Section practice — or the full mock end to end
- Real test format — drag-and-drop, dropdowns
- Unlimited retakes
- No expiry — yours to keep
Confidence Pack
Steady preparation, term by term
5 full mock tests · $12 per test
Enough tests to build a routine — sit one a fortnight through the year.
- 460 questions
- 5 full mock tests
- 5 marked writing tasks
Save $35 — 37% off buying singly
Every pack includes
- 4 subjects — Reading, Maths, Thinking Skills, Writing
- 155 minutes per mock, properly timed
- Writing marked on all six NSW criteria
- Instant results and worked solutions
- Step-by-step working on every question
- Practice mode — feedback after each question
- Section practice — or the full mock end to end
- Real test format — drag-and-drop, dropdowns
- Unlimited retakes
- No expiry — yours to keep
Ultimate Pack
The full run-up to exam day
10 full mock tests · $9.90 per test
Every mock we publish, at our lowest price per test. Nothing expires.
- 920 questions
- 10 full mock tests
- 10 marked writing tasks
Save $91 — 48% off buying singly
Every pack includes
- 4 subjects — Reading, Maths, Thinking Skills, Writing
- 155 minutes per mock, properly timed
- Writing marked on all six NSW criteria
- Instant results and worked solutions
- Step-by-step working on every question
- Practice mode — feedback after each question
- Section practice — or the full mock end to end
- Real test format — drag-and-drop, dropdowns
- Unlimited retakes
- No expiry — yours to keep
All prices in AUD and include GST · Buy once, no subscription — your tests never expire. See full pricing →
Frequently asked questions
Who is Smart Panda for?
Australian families with a child in Year 5 or 6 preparing for the NSW Selective High School Placement Test.
What does it cover?
All four test areas — Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills, and Writing.
How is each test structured?
Every full mock has four timed sections — Reading (17 questions, 45 min), Mathematical Reasoning (35 questions, 40 min), Thinking Skills (40 questions, 40 min) and Writing (1 task, 30 min) — mirroring the real NSW Selective Test.
Are the questions like the real test?
Yes. Every paper is built to a blueprint modelled on real Selective exams, calibrated from easy to hard, and reviewed question by question for clarity — so the style, format and difficulty match what your child will face.
How is the Writing task marked?
Your child’s response is marked by AI-assisted tools against the Smart Panda writing rubric — six criteria, each returned as a band from 0 to 6 with feedback quoting their own writing. The real test is marked by human examiners and reports scaled results, so treat the band as a guide rather than an official score.
Do I get worked solutions?
Every question comes with a clear, step-by-step worked solution, so you learn from every mistake.
How much does it cost?
Full mock tests are sold in affordable packs — see the pricing section above for current prices. There is no subscription.
Do I need to pay to start?
No — create a free account and sit your first full mock test free. You only pay if you want more.
Success starts with the right practice.
Realistic Selective-style mock tests, worked solutions and progress tracking.