What is the free selective entry diagnostic test?

The SK Diagnostic is a free 50-question online test covering all four SEHS exam sections: Maths, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and Verbal Reasoning. It provides instant results with a personalised study recommendation showing your child's strengths and areas to focus on.

How long does the diagnostic test take?

The diagnostic test has a 35-minute timer for the 50 multiple choice questions. This simulates exam-like conditions and helps students practise working under time pressure.

Do I need to create an account for the free diagnostic?

No account is required to start the free diagnostic test. Simply visit the page and begin. Results are shown instantly after completion. Creating a free account lets you save results and track progress over time.

What age group is the diagnostic test designed for?

The diagnostic is designed for Year 5 to Year 8 students preparing for the Victorian Selective Entry High School exam. Questions span the difficulty range expected in the actual ACER-administered test.

What happens after I complete the diagnostic?

After completing all 50 questions, you receive instant results broken down by section. The results highlight your child's strongest areas and identify specific topics that need more practice, along with recommended next steps using SK Edge Prep's practice modules.

Free SEHS Diagnostic Test

50 questions across all exam sections. Know exactly where you stand - for free.

50 MCQ (35 min) + 1 Writing (20 min) = 55 min | No Break

Section 1	Maths (15 Qs) + Quantitative Reasoning (15 Qs)
Section 2	Reading Comprehension (10 Qs) + Verbal Reasoning (10 Qs)
Section 3	Persuasive Writing - optional

Your Name (or student name)

Email (to receive your results)

Year Level

I am taking this test on a laptop or tablet, in a quiet environment, with a stable internet connection. I am ready to begin.

Results are private and never shared.

Your Exam Tools

Use these tools during the exam - just like you would with a pencil on paper:

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Answer - Select Your AnswerTap/click any option to select it. Tap again to deselect. This is the default mode.

✓

Keep - Might be the answer 1Tick options you want to keep in play. Multiple ticks allowed. Like ticking on paper.

✗

Reject - Not the answer 2Cross out options you have ruled out. Strikethrough + greyed out. Like crossing out on paper.

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Highlight - Highlight key words 3Highlight important words in reading passages or question text. Useful for Reading Comprehension.

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Erase EscRemove highlights by clicking on them.

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Flag for Review FFlag questions to come back to later.

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Rough Working WScratchpad for working out. Not submitted.

Navigation: Use Back P, Skip S, Next N to move between questions. Click any number in the question grid to jump directly. Select answer with A B C D keys.

⚠ No Calculators Permitted. Paper Working Allowed.

Practice Mode

Real Test starts in 5:00

Practice Zone - Nothing counts here

Try the tools freely. The Real Test starts when you click I'm Ready

Practice Question 1 of 2 Maths (Example)

Sam has 3 apples. His friend gives him 2 more apples, then he eats 1. How many apples does Sam have now?

1. Tap any answer to select it. Tap again to deselect.

A

3

B

4

C

5

D

6

2. Tap ✓ Keep on the bottom bar, then tap a choice. A ✓ appears.

3. Tap ✗ Reject on the bottom bar, then tap a choice. It gets crossed out.

4. Tap ⚑ Flag at the top-right of this question. It turns yellow. Tap again to unflag.

5. Tap ✎ Rough Working below to open a scratchpad. Not submitted.

✎ Rough Working (not submitted) ▼

Practice Question 2 of 2 Reading (Example)

Short Passage Tom has a dog called Max. Max loves chasing balls but is scared of cats.

6. Tap ✎ Highlight below, then drag across words in the passage above.

To remove a highlight: tap ⌫ Erase below, then click the yellow text.

What is Max scared of?

A

Balls

B

Tom

C

Cats

D

Dogs

7. Tap Aa at the top-right to change text size or try Dark Mode.

Your choice here stays for the real exam. Default is A (normal size) + Light Mode.

Practice ends automatically after 5 minutes

Maths Q 1 of 50

35:00

⚑ 0 No calculators

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Your detailed results will be emailed to:

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Please double-check your email. If incorrect, you will not receive your detailed results.

MCQ Sections Complete

Next Section: Persuasive Writing (20 minutes)

Starts in 1:00

What to expect

You will be given a statement and asked to write a persuasive piece for or against it. Aim for 200-300 words.

Section 3 - Persuasive Writing

20:00

Section 3: Persuasive Writing Task

Read the statement below. Write a persuasive piece arguing clearly for or against it. Aim for 200-300 words.

Writing Prompt

"Schools should ban smartphones and personal devices from the classroom entirely."

Do you agree or disagree? Write a persuasive piece presenting your argument. Use evidence, examples and persuasive techniques to support your position.

Tip: State your position clearly in your opening, build your argument with supporting points, and conclude strongly.

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Your Diagnostic Results

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MCQ Score (50 questions)

Section Breakdown

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Want to try again? You can retake the diagnostic anytime to track your improvement.

Results emailed to you.

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