SEHS Study Guide 2026
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SEHS exam key facts
- The Victorian Selective Entry High Schools exam comprises multiple-choice tests in Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning (60 mins), Reading and Verbal Reasoning (55 mins), and a two-task Writing test (40 mins). Source
- There is no fixed passing score for the Victorian Selective Entry High Schools exam; 85% of places are allocated based on student ranking from examination performance. Source
- The application fee for the Victorian Selective Entry High Schools examination is A$175 payable online at the time of application. Source
- Students may only sit the Selective Entry High Schools examination once for Year 9 entry, with re-sitting permitted only on an approved alternative date due to illness or misadventure. Source
📋 SEHS Exam Format at a Glance
📚 SEHS Topics to Study (27)
✍️ Sample SEHS Questions & Answers
1. Which rhetorical strategy does an author use when they appeal to the reader's emotions rather than logic?
Pathos is the appeal to emotion, designed to persuade an audience by evoking feelings like sympathy or fear.
2. How does SEHS certification benefit employers?
Certified employees have demonstrated verified knowledge and dedication to their profession, reducing risk for employers.
3. How do multiple intelligences theory impact teaching practice?
Gardners theory suggests that offering varied approaches to content can engage students with different cognitive strengths.
4. What is the correct sequence for a physical assessment?
The standard physical assessment sequence is inspection (visual), palpation (touch), percussion (tapping), and auscultation (listening).
5. During a group project, one member consistently misses deadlines. What is the most effective first step the group should take?
Addressing the issue privately and respectfully gives the member a chance to explain and improve without public embarrassment.
6. A student who can explain their own thinking process while solving a problem is demonstrating:
Metacognition is thinking about one's own thinking, allowing learners to monitor and regulate their cognitive processes.
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What Practice Test Geeks adds beyond an AI chat for SEHS
An AI chatbot can quiz you, but it can't reproduce the exam conditions or keep your record. Here you get:
- A timed, full-length SEHS mock exam — 220 questions in 155 minutes with a 70% pass mark, modeled on the official exam's question count and time limit, followed by a score report broken down by exam domain.
- A fixed SEHS question bank: the same test every attempt, so your score is comparable from one try to the next instead of changing with every regenerated quiz.
- Progress saved on your device: completed tests, scores and missed questions stay in My Progress, so you can retake only what you got wrong.
- A printable SEHS cheat sheet you can print or save as a PDF.
- SEHS flashcards built from the same question bank.
- Free SEHS practice tests with the correct answer shown after each question.
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Sources & references
Exam facts on this page (fees, format, dates, passing scores) are checked against these official sources; the date is our last check. Editorial policy
- vic.gov.au — Eligibility, passing score, test dates, exam information · verified Oct 2026
- selectiveentry.acer.org — Exam format, retake policy, fees, exam information · verified Nov 2026