NSW-OC 1.3 – About the NSW OC Test

📖 About the NSW OC Test

Everything parents and students need to know

What is the NSW Opportunity Class Test?

The NSW Opportunity Class (OC) Test is a placement exam sat by Year 4 students seeking entry into academically enriched Year 5 and Year 6 classes at 76 public primary schools across NSW. It is administered by the NSW Department of Education and delivered online.

Test Structure

Section	Questions	Time
📚 Reading	33 questions	40 min
🔢 Mathematical Reasoning	35 questions	40 min
🧠 Thinking Skills	40 questions	40 min

Key Facts

Open to all NSW students currently in Year 4
Students can list up to 3 school preferences in order of priority
Placement is based on OC test score combined with a school assessment score
The test is delivered online – no calculator permitted in any section
Results and offers are released mid-year

🏆 76 Schools

Public primary schools across NSW with OC programs

⭐ Years 5 & 6

OC classes run for two years once placed

📅 Annual

Held once per year – one chance per year level

📍 Year 4

Open to all NSW Year 4 students