Online computer-based practice tests
These practice tests are provided by the NSW government and simulate the actual placement tests, helping students familiarise themselves with the test content and format.
Online computer-based practice tests
These practice tests are provided by the NSW government and simulate the actual placement tests, helping students familiarise themselves with the test content and format.
How are NAPLAN tests administered?
As of now, it is expected that all NAPLAN tests will be held online in 2026. The exception is Year 3 Writing, which will continue to be paper-based. ACARA has created a public demonstration site to allow students, teachers, parents, and carers to familiarise themselves with the online format.
Selective High School Practice Placement Test
Copies of the online computer-based practice tests, answers and the explanation of answers are also available in PDF format below. You can download and print the PDF versions of each test section.
Opportunity Class Practice Tests
Copies of the online computer-based practice tests, answers and the explanation of answers are also available in PDF format below. You can download and print the PDF versions of each test section.
NAPLAN Past Test Papers
Consistent with ACARA’s Copyright and Terms of Use, members of the public can download, print and copy tests directly from ACARA’s website, free of charge and for their own personal use.
NAPLAN Past Test Papers
Consistent with ACARA’s Copyright and Terms of Use, members of the public can download, print and copy tests directly from ACARA’s website, free of charge and for their own personal use.
NAPLAN Past Test Papers
Consistent with ACARA’s Copyright and Terms of Use, members of the public can download, print and copy tests directly from ACARA’s website, free of charge and for their own personal use.
NAPLAN Past Test Papers
Consistent with ACARA’s Copyright and Terms of Use, members of the public can download, print and copy tests directly from ACARA’s website, free of charge and for their own personal use.
Sample Test Papers
All tests (maths, thinking skills, reading, writing) are included in each document
Past Test Papers
With Answers and Answer Sheets for Selective High School Entrance
Past Test Papers
Real exams (2001–2003) with answers. Answers are included in the exam paper.
| Reading | Mathematics | General ability |
|---|---|---|
| Test Paper [PDF 0.6 MB] | Test Paper [PDF 0.7 MB] | Test Paper [PDF 0.7 MB] |
| Not available | Test Paper [PDF 0.7 MB] | Test Paper [PDF 0.5 MB] |
| Not available | Test Paper [PDF 0.3 MB] | Test Paper [PDF 0.3 MB] |
Previous Sample Test Papers
The answers are available at the end of each sample exam paper.
Sample Test Papers
With Answers (Year 4 for entry into Year 5)
Past Test Papers
| Reading | Mathematics | Thinking Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Test Paper [PDF 322 KB] | Test Paper [PDF 552 KB] | Test Paper [PDF 2.2 MB] |
| Answers [PDF 91 KB] | Answers [PDF 71 KB] | Answers [PDF 90 KB] |
| Answer Sheets [PDF 67 KB] | Answer Sheets [PDF 67 KB] | Answer Sheets [PDF 66 KB] |
| Test Paper [PDF 0.5 MB] | Test Paper [PDF 1.1 MB] | Test Paper [PDF 1.5 MB] |
| Answers [PDF 112 KB] | Answers [PDF 91 KB] | Answers [PDF 74 KB] |
| Answer Sheets [PDF 127 KB] | Answer Sheets [PDF 127 KB] | Answer Sheets [PDF 127 KB] |
| Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Not available | Not available | Not available |
Past Test Papers
Real exams (2001–2003) with answers. Answers are included in the exam paper.
Year 3 Demonstration Tests
To try the demonstration tests, use the buttons below to choose a year level and then a NAPLAN domain: reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) or numeracy. Please note that answers are not provided. As all Year 3 students complete the writing test on paper, there is no Year 3 writing demonstration test.
| Reading | Language conventions | Numeracy |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Test | Test |
Past Test Papers
Consistent with ACARA’s Copyright and Terms of Use, members of the public can download, print and copy tests directly from ACARA’s website, free of charge and for their own personal use.
Year 5 Demonstration Tests
To try the demonstration tests, use the buttons below to choose a year level and then a NAPLAN domain: writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) or numeracy. Please note that answers are not provided.
| Writing | Reading | Language conventions | Numeracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test | Test | Test | Test |
Past Test Papers
Consistent with ACARA’s Copyright and Terms of Use, members of the public can download, print and copy tests directly from ACARA’s website, free of charge and for their own personal use.
Year 7 Demonstration Tests
To try the demonstration tests, use the buttons below to choose a year level and then a NAPLAN domain: writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) or numeracy. Please note that answers are not provided.
| Writing | Reading | Language conventions | Numeracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test | Test | Test | Test |
Past Test Papers
Consistent with ACARA’s Copyright and Terms of Use, members of the public can download, print and copy tests directly from ACARA’s website, free of charge and for their own personal use.
Year 9 Demonstration Tests
To try the demonstration tests, use the buttons below to choose a year level and then a NAPLAN domain: writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) or numeracy. Please note that answers are not provided.
| Writing | Reading | Language conventions | Numeracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test | Test | Test | Test |
Past Test Papers
Consistent with ACARA’s Copyright and Terms of Use, members of the public can download, print and copy tests directly from ACARA’s website, free of charge and for their own personal use.
