Selective
30 Aug 2026
9 min read
NSW Reserve Bands Explained: What A to F Really Means
The reserve band on your placement outcome estimates when an offer might arrive — and selective and OC use different scales. Selective bands run A to F (A–E likely, F unlikely); OC bands run A to E (A–D likely, E unlikely). Here are both official tables, what the letters are calculated from, and the reserve decision date that quietly removes families from higher-choice lists.
