Below is a list of selective and agricultural high schools run by the NSW Department of Education.
Students may list up to three preferred selective or agricultural high schools they wish to enter.
3 Previously known as Malvina High School (1965–2001) and foundation year for selective stream.
These schools aim to foster excellence in creative arts fields while teaching the same core syllabus as other state-run high schools and are accorded a high degree of autonomy by the department in selecting students and teaching staff.
The schools boast specialised facilities and equipment and competition for places is acute.