NSW Year 6: the primary-school milestone
Distinction: 93 · High Distinction: 116 · Prize: 129. For Years 5–6, choose primary-level training before moving to secondary course material.
NSW AMC CUT OFF 2026
New South Wales · Australian Mathematics Competition · Years 3–12. Match the year level on the result report before comparing award thresholds.
NSW AMC Cut Off 2026
Find your child’s year level, then read across to the award column.
On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every award.
| Division | Year level | Proficiency | Credit | Distinction | High Distinction | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Primary | 3 | 32 | 52 | 70 | 88 | 111 |
| 4 | 32 | 65 | 82 | 99 | 124 | |
| Upper Primary | 5 | 32 | 65 | 82 | 104 | 122 |
| 6 | 32 | 73 | 93 | 116 | 129 | |
| Junior | 7 | 32 | 53 | 71 | 93 | 116 |
| 8 | 32 | 58 | 76 | 100 | 121 | |
| Intermediate | 9 | 32 | 51 | 69 | 92 | 118 |
| 10 | 32 | 54 | 72 | 97 | 118 | |
| Senior | 11 | 32 | 48 | 64 | 83 | 116 |
| 12 | 32 | 50 | 67 | 89 | 126 |
Based on supplied Australian Maths Trust information. Final interpretation and award decisions rest with AMT; cut-off scores may be adjusted slightly. For reference only. AMT scoring and award guidance.
NSW Year 8: the junior milestone
Distinction: 76 · High Distinction: 100 · Prize: 121. Use the result alongside the questions your child found difficult to choose foundation work, harder AMC problems or an AIMO sample.
Your result is a starting point. What comes next?
Choose the situation that fits your child. Start with one clear action today.
AMC went well?
Next step: explore higher-level AMC, AIMO, Science Competitions or AIO · Informatics.
- Choose tougher AMC problems or try AIMO for deeper mathematical reasoning.
- Explore science competitions or AIO if your child enjoys applying logic in a new subject.
- Open the full course, try the free lessons and choose one steady learning routine.
Not the AMC result you hoped for?
Next step: build a systematic learning routine.
- Review missed questions: topic gaps, unfamiliar methods or rushing?
- Each week: learn one method, practise it, then explain the solution.
- Revisit mistakes before adding timed mock practice.
Start with the level your child can work through thoughtfully. A course supports preparation; it does not guarantee an award or selection.
What is your child aiming for next?
Choose a goal. See the course. Try a lesson.
Q21–25 still uncertain? Build that base first. Our Year 7–8 Advanced course focuses on Q26–30. Course targets are not award cut-offs.
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What score does a Year 7 student in NSW need for AMC Distinction in 2026?
The supplied 2026 NSW table lists 71 for Year 7 Distinction. Read the Year 7 row, not the Year 6 or Year 8 row, and compare against your child’s official result. These figures were transcribed from AMT-labelled information supplied to us; AMT has final authority and may make adjustments. This is the Australian Mathematics Competition, not the American AMC 10 or AMC 12.
Official event reference: organiser information. Study routines are Ace Achievers suggestions; confirm current entry and selection rules with the organiser.