Years 5 & 6

NSW Selective School
Preparation

Rigorous Year 5-6 preparation backed by an 88.88% Selective placement success rate in 2026 (16 of 18 students).

What Makes Our Selective Curriculum Different

High-Priority Curriculum Focus (No Busywork)

Unlike mass-market coaching colleges that accept every applicant, Learnikx prepares students through high-intensity, zero-busywork sessions targeting the exact discriminators of the NSW Selective Test:

Classical Poetry & Literary Analysis

Deep structural and thematic analysis of public-domain poetry and literature spanning diverse geographies (examining stanza architecture, couplets, tonal shifts, and authorial intent), cultivating genuine reading comprehension rather than superficial keyword scanning.

Advanced Mathematical Reasoning

Multi-method problem solving across probability, algebraic variables, logical patterns, and complex unit conversions - teaching students why multiple solution paths work rather than memorising brittle formulas.

Critical Thinking Skills

Rigorous evaluation of argument strength, flaw detection, and logical deduction under timed exam pressure.

Targeted Writing Feedback

Direct instructor critique on structure, ideation, and vocabulary, with Rapidex LMS submission resets for students required to rewrite and refine their work.

Year 5 - Selective Prep

  • Small group classes: 2.5 hours per class, 1 class per week
  • Weekly practice: 4 trial tests per week covering Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Thinking Skills
  • Online homework: Access to two Labvision modules per term with 10 attempts each
  • Comprehensive materials: Weekly access to all classwork, including Poetry analysis, Mathematics exercises, and complete Trial Test papers with answer keys
$132 per class (incl GST)  |  $1,320 per term (based on 10 classes)

Year 6 - 16-Week Non-Stop Revision

  • Small group classes: 2.5 hours per class, 1 class per week
  • Weekly practice: 8 trial tests per week covering Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Thinking Skills
  • Online homework: Access to one new Labvision module every week, with 5 attempts each
  • Comprehensive materials: Weekly access to complete Trial Test papers with answer keys
$143 per class (incl GST)  |  $2,288 for 16 weeks non-stop revision (incl GST)

Year 6 Selective Prep is offered as a 16-week intensive revision program rather than a standard 10-week term course.

Adaptive Homework with Labvision

Labvision is our proprietary AI-assisted adaptive homework engine. Unlike static WEMT worksheets where strong students coast to 100%, Labvision dynamically scales question difficulty in real time based on error patterns.

  • Complete every permitted attempt Students should complete the permitted attempts for each assigned module to obtain the full learning benefit.
  • Keep the original answer When an answer and explanation become visible, students should not change their original response simply to obtain a correct mark. Maintaining the original answer allows the adaptive process to respond more appropriately to the student's understanding.
Self-paced · Tests only

Selective Prep - Preptive Only

Preptive trial tests are purchased in bundles of 10. Every bundle covers all three multiple-choice sections of the Selective Test.

10
Reading
10
Mathematical Reasoning
10
Thinking Skills
30
tests per bundle
(10 × 3)

What's included

  • Full working out provided for every question
  • 30 trial tests per bundle across Reading, Mathematical Reasoning and Thinking Skills

Not included

  • No Writing tests in the bundle
  • No teacher support to explain answers
  • No email or chat support to explain answers or concepts
$220 per bundle of 10 (incl GST)  |  Maximum 8 bundles can be purchased
Please note: there are no free trial tests and no refund option for Preptive bundles.
Proven Outcomes

Selective School Placement Outcomes by Test Year

Latest results

2026 Selective Test outcomes - Year 7 entry in 2027

88.88%

16 of 18 students received an offer or reserve-list placement.

15Confirmed offers
1Reserve-list placement without a confirmed offer
2Neither offer nor reserve placement

Cohort defined as students enrolled with Learnikx on 30 April 2026. A reserve-list placement is not a guaranteed offer.

2025 Selective Test - Year 7 entry in 2026
94.44%

Success Rate

18 active students 17/18 confirmed offers 1 no offer
2024 Selective Test - Year 7 entry in 2025
88.88%

Success Rate

18 active students 16/18 confirmed offers 2 no offers
2023 Selective Test - Year 7 entry in 2024
100%

Second year running

All 8 students received offers - several with reserve offers too. A 100% success rate for the second consecutive year.

2022 Selective Test - Year 7 entry in 2023
100%

First-ever batch

Cohort of 3 students achieved outstanding results. The outcomes speak volumes about the quality and effectiveness of our program from our very first batch.

How we report our results

Our figures refer to defined groups of Learnikx students for each test year. We distinguish confirmed offers from reserve-list placements and explain the cohort size and, where available, the relevant cut-off date.

These historical results do not guarantee individual outcomes. Selective School allocation depends on a range of factors beyond tutoring, including a student's performance and school preferences.

Interested in Joining Learnikx?

Admission to our teacher-led selective preparation programs is through an entrance assessment and consideration of available places.

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