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The pass mark explained
Home Affairs describes the overall requirement as at least 15/20, which is 75%. But the Australian Values section creates a second compulsory threshold: 5/5.
So a score such as 18/20 is not automatically a pass. If one of the five Australian Values questions is wrong, the Values requirement has not been met.
Examples of passing and failing scores
15/20 overall with 5/5 Values: meets the published score requirements.
20/20 overall: meets both requirements because all Values questions are necessarily correct.
18/20 overall with 4/5 Values: does not meet the Values requirement.
14/20 overall with 5/5 Values: does not meet the 15/20 overall requirement.
What score should you aim for in practice?
Do not treat 15/20 as your practice target. A stronger preparation goal is to pass repeatedly with a margin above the minimum while maintaining 5/5 Australian Values.
Consistent results are more useful than one strong attempt. If your scores fluctuate, identify the sections causing the errors and review them before your next timed test.
Why Australian Values need separate study
The Values questions assess understanding and commitment to values based on freedom, respect and equality. Because the requirement is 100% for these five questions, they deserve dedicated revision.
Read our Australian Values guide, then practise those concepts until you can explain why an answer is correct rather than merely remembering a letter or phrase.
Official source
For the current pass requirements, use the official Home Affairs citizenship test page.
Put the guide into practice
Take a 20-question, 45-minute simulation and track the 15/20 overall requirement and 5/5 Australian Values requirement separately.
Start Free Test →Frequently asked questions
Is 75% enough to pass the Australian citizenship test?
You need at least 75% overall and you must also answer all five Australian Values questions correctly.
Can I pass with 14 out of 20?
No. The published minimum overall score is 15 out of 20.
Can I pass with 18 out of 20 if I miss one Values question?
No. All five Australian Values questions must be correct.
Should I aim for exactly 15 out of 20 in practice?
It is better to build a safety margin and pass consistently above the minimum.