Complete List of NSW Schools with Opportunity Classes

What Schools Offer Opportunity Classes?

Opportunity Classes run at 88 NSW government primary schools for Year 5 and Year 6 students — 57 in metropolitan Sydney and 31 in rural and regional centres. Aurora College also delivers opportunity class learning online, bringing the total to 89 OC settings statewide.

When applying for OC placement, families can list up to 4 schools in order of preference (a fourth choice is unique to OC — selective high school applications allow three). Your order never changes your chances at any single school; every choice is judged only on your child's test performance. It simply decides which offer you receive if your child qualifies for more than one. Understanding which schools are available in your area helps you make informed choices.

The schools below are grouped by area for convenience. Region labels are a guide only — always confirm against the official NSW Department of Education list before applying.

Sydney — Inner West & City

• Ashfield Public School
• Balmain Public School
• Earlwood Public School
• Summer Hill Public School
• Wilkins Public School

Sydney — Eastern Suburbs

• Maroubra Junction Public School
• Woollahra Public School

Sydney — North Shore & Northern Beaches

• Artarmon Public School
• Balgowlah Heights Public School
• Beecroft Public School
• Brookvale Public School
• Chatswood Public School
• Lindfield East Public School
• Mona Vale Public School
• Neutral Bay Public School
• Ryde Public School
• Wahroonga Public School
• Waitara Public School

Sydney — Hills & North West

• Dural Public School
• Ironbark Ridge Public School
• Matthew Pearce Public School
• North Rocks Public School

Sydney — Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

• Blacktown South Public School
• Blacktown West Public School
• Blaxcell Street Public School
• Blaxland East Public School
• Colyton Public School
• Doonside Public School
• Ermington Public School
• Glenbrook Public School
• Greystanes Public School
• Guildford West Public School
• Harrington Street Public School
• Kingswood Public School
• Penrith Public School
• Quakers Hill Public School
• Richmond Public School
• Smithfield Public School
• St Clair Public School
• St Johns Park Public School
• Toongabbie Public School
• Wentworth Falls Public School

Sydney — St George & Sutherland Shire

• Caringbah North Public School
• Hurstville Public School
• Miranda Public School
• Sutherland Public School

Sydney — South West & Macarthur

• Bradbury Public School
• Camden South Public School
• Casula Public School
• Georges Hall Public School
• Greenacre Public School
• Holsworthy Public School
• Leumeah Public School
• Newbridge Heights Public School
• Picnic Point Public School
• St Andrews Public School

Regional & Rural NSW

• Alexandra Park Community School (Coffs Harbour)
• Alstonville Public School (Northern Rivers)
• Armidale City Public School (New England)
• Bathurst West Public School (Central West)
• Biraban Public School (Lake Macquarie)
• Cessnock West Public School (Hunter)
• Coonabarabran Public School (Warrumbungle)
• Cudgegong Valley Public School (Mudgee)
• Dubbo West Public School (Orana)
• Goonellabah Public School (Lismore)
• Gosford Public School (Central Coast)
• Goulburn West Public School (Southern Tablelands)
• Illaroo Road Public School (Nowra)
• Jewells Primary School (Newcastle)
• Lithgow Public School (Central Tablelands)
• Maryland Public School (Newcastle)
• Moree Public School (North West)
• Moss Vale Public School (Southern Highlands)
• New Lambton South Public School (Newcastle)
• Port Macquarie Public School (Mid North Coast)
• Queanbeyan South Public School (Capital Region)
• Rutherford Public School (Maitland)
• Soldiers Point Public School (Port Stephens)
• South Grafton Public School (Clarence Valley)
• Sturt Public School (Wagga Wagga)
• Tahmoor Public School (Wollondilly)
• Tamworth Public School (New England)
• Tamworth South Public School (New England)
• Tighes Hill Public School (Newcastle)
• Toormina Public School (Coffs Harbour)
• Wollongong Public School (Illawarra)
• Wyong Public School (Central Coast)

Recent Changes for 2026

The OC network is reviewed regularly. From Term 1, 2026, new composite Year 5/6 opportunity classes are being introduced at Doonside Public School and Guildford West Public School, while Ironbark Ridge Public School and Blaxcell Street Public School move to a reduced intake. Because the list changes year to year, always check the official source before you apply.

How to Choose an OC School

When selecting your preferred schools, consider:

• Location and travel — daily commute for a primary school student matters. Choose schools your child can realistically travel to
• School culture — visit open days if possible. Each OC school has its own character and community
• Demand — some schools are more competitive than others. Well-known schools like Artarmon, Chatswood, and Matthew Pearce receive more applications
• Feeder to Selective — some OC schools have strong pathways to nearby Selective high schools

Important Notes

This list is based on publicly available information and may change year to year as the NSW Department of Education updates its OC program. Always check the official NSW Education website for the most current list before submitting your application.

If your child is preparing for the OC placement test, start with a free practice quiz to understand the test format, then explore our comprehensive practice packs for full preparation.