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Key Facts: Edutest Exam

5 sections

Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics and Written Expression

Edutest exam format

4 MCQ sections

Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension and Mathematics are multiple choice

Edutest exam format

About 30 minutes

Time allowed for each of the four Edutest multiple-choice sections

Edutest exam format

About 150 minutes

Total Edutest testing time across all five sections

Edutest exam format

150-plus schools

Independent schools and programs that use Edutest for selective and scholarship entry

Edutest

Percentile ranking

Edutest reports results against an age-based norm group, with no fixed pass mark

Edutest results reporting

No calculators

Calculators and dictionaries are not permitted in the Edutest exam

Edutest exam rules

100

Free original practice questions here across the four MCQ sections

OpenExamPrep

The Edutest Selective Entry & Scholarship Exam is a private Australian assessment used by 150-plus independent schools and selective programs, including Queensland Academies, for selective and scholarship entry from upper-primary to early-secondary levels. It has four multiple-choice sections (Verbal Reasoning ~60 questions, Numerical Reasoning ~50, Reading Comprehension ~50, Mathematics ~60), each about 30 minutes, plus a 30-minute Written Expression essay. There is no fixed pass mark; Edutest reports age-normed percentiles and each school sets its own thresholds. Fees are set per school (commonly around AUD 100-160). This 100-question bank gives original practice across the four multiple-choice sections; the essay is excluded.

Sample Edutest Practice Questions

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1Choose the word that completes the analogy: Hand is to glove as foot is to ___.
A.Sock
B.Leg
C.Shoe
D.Toe
Explanation: A glove is the item of clothing worn on a hand, so the matching item worn on a foot is a shoe. The relationship is 'body part to the thing worn on it'.
2Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A.Apple
B.Banana
C.Carrot
D.Orange
Explanation: Apple, banana and orange are all fruits, while a carrot is a vegetable. The odd one out is the word that does not share the common category.
3Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'rapid'.
A.Slow
B.Quick
C.Quiet
D.Heavy
Explanation: 'Rapid' means happening quickly or at high speed, so its closest synonym is 'quick'. Synonym questions ask for the word with almost the same meaning.
4Choose the word most opposite in meaning to 'ancient'.
A.Old
B.Modern
C.Huge
D.Distant
Explanation: 'Ancient' means very old or from long ago, so its opposite is 'modern', meaning belonging to the present time. Antonym questions ask for the opposite meaning.
5If the code for CAT is DBU, what is the code for DOG? (Each letter moves forward one place in the alphabet.)
A.EPH
B.CPF
C.EPF
D.DPH
Explanation: In the code each letter moves forward one position: D becomes E, O becomes P, G becomes H, giving EPH. Check the rule using CAT to DBU before applying it.
6Complete the analogy: Author is to book as composer is to ___.
A.Orchestra
B.Music
C.Stage
D.Painting
Explanation: An author creates a book, so a composer creates music. The relationship is 'creator to the work they create'.
7All of the children in Class 6 play at least one sport. Maya plays only netball. Which statement must be true?
A.Maya plays more than one sport
B.Maya plays at least one sport
C.Every child plays netball
D.Maya is the best at netball
Explanation: We are told every child plays at least one sport and that Maya plays netball, so Maya plays at least one sport. Only conclusions guaranteed by the statements 'must be true'.
8Which word can go in front of all three words to make new words: ___ shine, ___ flower, ___ light?
A.Foot
B.Sun
C.Snow
D.Rain
Explanation: Adding 'sun' makes sunshine, sunflower and sunlight, all real compound words. The answer must form a word with every option given.
9Choose the word that does NOT belong: 'happy', 'joyful', 'cheerful', 'gloomy'.
A.Happy
B.Joyful
C.Cheerful
D.Gloomy
Explanation: Happy, joyful and cheerful all describe a positive, pleased feeling, while 'gloomy' means sad or dark. The odd one out has the opposite meaning to the others.
10Complete the analogy: Cub is to bear as foal is to ___.
A.Horse
B.Dog
C.Cat
D.Sheep
Explanation: A cub is the young of a bear, and a foal is the young of a horse. The relationship is 'young animal to its adult'.

About the Edutest Exam

Edutest is a private Australian assessment provider whose Selective Entry and Scholarship exam is used by over 150 independent schools and selective programs, including Queensland Academies, to identify academically able students for selective or scholarship entry from upper-primary to early-secondary year levels. It is distinct from the state ACER selective tests. The exam combines ability testing (Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Reasoning) with achievement testing (Reading Comprehension, Mathematics and a Written Expression essay). The four multiple-choice sections each pack about 50-60 questions into 30 minutes, creating strong time pressure. Results are reported as age-normed percentiles, and each school sets its own thresholds for offers.

Assessment

Four multiple-choice sections (Verbal Reasoning ~60, Numerical Reasoning ~50, Reading Comprehension ~50, Mathematics ~60) plus a Written Expression task with two prompts. This bank covers the four MCQ sections.

Time Limit

About 150 minutes of testing: each MCQ section runs roughly 30 minutes, plus a 30-minute Written Expression section, with breaks between sections.

Passing Score

No fixed pass mark. Edutest reports percentile rankings against an age-based norm group; each school or scholarship program sets its own offer threshold based on available places.

Exam Fee

Sitting fees are set by each school or scholarship program (commonly around AUD 100-160 per candidate). There is no single national fee; check the specific school's page. (Edutest (Edutest Pty Ltd))

Edutest Exam Content Outline

25%

Verbal Reasoning

Official test: about 60 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes. Practice here covers analogies, word relationships, odd-one-out, synonyms and antonyms, letter and word codes, sequences of words and logical deduction at upper-primary to early-secondary level.

25%

Numerical Reasoning

Official test: about 50 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes. Practice here covers number series, number patterns, missing terms, quantitative logic, ratio and proportion reasoning and multi-step word problems solved without a calculator.

25%

Reading Comprehension

Official test: about 50 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes based on short fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Practice here covers main idea, inference, vocabulary in context, supporting detail, cause and effect, author purpose and figurative language.

25%

Mathematics

Official test: about 60 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes. Practice here covers number and place value, fractions, decimals and percentages, measurement, time, geometry and angles, basic algebra and data interpretation, pitched above grade level.

How to Pass the Edutest Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No fixed pass mark. Edutest reports percentile rankings against an age-based norm group; each school or scholarship program sets its own offer threshold based on available places.
  • Assessment: Four multiple-choice sections (Verbal Reasoning ~60, Numerical Reasoning ~50, Reading Comprehension ~50, Mathematics ~60) plus a Written Expression task with two prompts. This bank covers the four MCQ sections.
  • Time limit: About 150 minutes of testing: each MCQ section runs roughly 30 minutes, plus a 30-minute Written Expression section, with breaks between sections.
  • Exam fee: Sitting fees are set by each school or scholarship program (commonly around AUD 100-160 per candidate). There is no single national fee; check the specific school's page.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Edutest Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practise with a timer set to roughly 30 seconds per question, because each Edutest section packs 50-60 questions into 30 minutes and pacing is the biggest challenge.
2Teach your child to skip and return: mark a hard item, move on, and come back so a single tough question never costs several easy marks.
3For Verbal Reasoning, build vocabulary and practise analogies and codes daily, since these question types reward pattern recognition more than memorised facts.
4For Numerical Reasoning, drill number series and patterns mentally because calculators are not allowed and many items test quick arithmetic and logic.
5For Reading Comprehension, practise finding the exact words in the passage that prove an answer to avoid choices that sound plausible but lack evidence.
6For Mathematics, review fractions, decimals, percentages, measurement and basic algebra; Edutest pitches questions slightly above grade level, so accuracy under time pressure matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sections are on the Edutest Selective Entry and Scholarship exam?

There are five sections: Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension and Mathematics (all multiple choice) plus a Written Expression essay task with two prompts. This practice bank covers the four multiple-choice sections.

How long is the Edutest exam?

Testing takes about 150 minutes. Each of the four multiple-choice sections runs roughly 30 minutes and the Written Expression section is about 30 minutes, with short breaks between sections.

What year levels sit the Edutest?

Edutest is used for selective and scholarship entry from upper-primary to early-secondary levels, most often for Year 7 to Year 9 places, though some programs test other years. The exact year is set by the school running the assessment.

Is there a pass mark for the Edutest?

No. Edutest reports results as percentile rankings against an age-based norm group. Each school or scholarship program decides its own threshold for selective entry or scholarship offers based on the places available.

How is Edutest different from the ACER selective tests?

Edutest is a separate private assessment provider used by over 150 independent schools and programs, including Queensland Academies. The state ACER tests are run for government selective schools. The two use different question styles, timing and scoring.

Are these official Edutest practice questions?

No. These are original OpenExamPrep questions modelled on the Edutest section skills. Edutest publishes its own official practice tests separately on edutest.com.au.