Brisbane State High selective stream
BSHS runs an academic selective stream inside one of Australia's most storied state high schools — ACER® HAST entry, ATAR pathway. It's a separate process from the Academies, and families can apply to both in one year.
Test format
| HAST | Higher Ability Selection Test (ACER®) |
|---|---|
| Rounds | Entry rounds across Years 8–11 |
| HAST-P | Year 5 conditional early-entry pathway |
Key dates
Verified 5 July 2026. Dates shift annually and late applications are not accepted — always confirm with Brisbane State High School before you rely on them.
How SmartPrep helps today
- HAST is an ACER®-family test — our Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Writing and Thinking Skills modules build the same higher-ability skill base.
- The skills transfer whether you sit HAST-P in Year 5 or a later Years 8–11 round.
- Custom HAST-style practice is live now — Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills and Writing.
Customised Brisbane State High (HAST) practice is live: AI-generated items styled to this test's real components, adapting to your child. Free during the 2026 beta.
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Brisbane State High selective stream: frequently asked
How do you get into Brisbane State High's selective stream?
Through the ACER® HAST (Higher Ability Selection Test), with entry rounds across Years 8–11. There is also a HAST-P conditional early-entry pathway from Year 5.
Is Brisbane State High the same as the Queensland Academies?
No — it's a separate selective process using ACER® HAST rather than the Academies' EduTest® pathway. Because they're separate, families can apply to both QASMT and BSHS in the same year, which is the biggest lever for QLD parents.
What is HAST-P?
HAST-P is a conditional early-entry pathway that lets eligible students engage the HAST process from Year 5. Confirm current eligibility and timing with Brisbane State High School.
Other states & territories
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Practise for Brisbane State High (HAST) — free
Free during the 2026 beta. Custom Brisbane State High (HAST) practice is live now — sign in to start a diagnostic and adaptive practice.