Caringbah High School is a fully selective co-educational school in the Sutherland Shire, drawing strong demand from families across south and south-east Sydney. It is a popular first-preference choice for Shire families seeking a quality selective education close to home.
The Shire's selective school of choice. Strong local loyalty and consistently good academic outcomes make it a trusted option for south Sydney families.
Key Features
Languages: Japanese, French
Estimated Cutoff Scores
How Caringbah compares under the old and new test systems.
Entry Requirements
- 1Sit the NSW Selective High School Placement Test (May 2026)
- 2List Caringbah as a preference on your application
- 3Score competitively across all four modules: Reading, Maths, Thinking Skills, and Writing
- 4Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
How to Prepare
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from parents about Caringbah.
Caringbah High School is estimated to require scores in the range of 90-96 out of 120 on the new computer-based test format (equivalent to approximately 195-205 out of 300 on the old system). NSW DoE no longer publishes official cut-off scores, so these are estimates based on historical data.
Yes. Caringbah High School is one of 17 fully selective comprehensive high schools in NSW. All students are admitted through the NSW Selective High School Placement Test.
Caringbah High School offers approximately 150 Year 7 places each year. It is one of the most popular selective schools for families in the Sutherland Shire and surrounding south Sydney suburbs.
Caringbah is co-educational while St George Girls is a girls-only selective school in Kogarah. Both are strong selective schools in southern Sydney. Caringbah tends to draw heavily from the Shire, while St George Girls draws from the broader St George and Canterbury-Bankstown areas. Cutoff estimates are broadly comparable.
Absolutely. Caringbah is the dedicated fully selective school for the Shire and attracts strong local loyalty. For families in Cronulla, Miranda, Sutherland, and surrounding suburbs, it offers an excellent selective education without a long commute to inner-city schools.