Exam format · updated 24 October 2026

EduTest entry test format

EduTest entry tests are used by schools for Year 8 to Year 11 entry. The parts are Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics and Written Expression, and each school picks which to use.

PartOur practice paper formatPapers
Verbal Reasoning60 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes (5 options each)20
Numerical Reasoning50 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes (5 options each, no calculator)20
Reading Comprehension52 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes (4 options each)20
Mathematics60 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes (4 options each, no calculator)20
Written Expression1 timed writing task (15 minutes) plus 1 extra practice task20

The table uses the Year 8 papers. Years 9, 10 and 11 use the same layout with harder content.

Speed matters

Several EduTest parts give about half a minute per question or less, so practise to the clock. Mark each paper with the worked solution and note which question types cost time, not just marks.

Practice papers for this exam

Australia · Year 8 entry

EduTest Year 8 Verbal Reasoning

20 papers. 60 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes (5 options each).

Browse 20 papersAustralia · Year 8 entry

EduTest Year 8 Numerical Reasoning

20 papers. 50 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes (5 options each, no calculator).

Browse 20 papersAustralia · Year 8 entry

EduTest Year 8 Reading Comprehension

20 papers. 52 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes (4 options each).

Browse 20 papersAustralia · Year 8 entry

EduTest Year 8 Mathematics

20 papers. 60 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes (4 options each, no calculator).

Browse 20 papersAustralia · Year 8 entry

EduTest Year 8 Written Expression

20 papers. 1 timed writing task (15 minutes) plus 1 extra practice task.

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Questions

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