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Want to know which primary schools offer OC classes for Year 5 entry?

Curated by AcePath from the NSW Department of Education list.

See the full list of NSW primary schools that host OC classes

New OC Classes 2026: Doonside and Guildford West Explained — OC article

OC 6 min read

12 Jul 2026

New OC Classes 2026: Doonside and Guildford West Explained

From Term 1 2026, new composite Year 5/6 OC classes opened at Doonside and Guildford West Public Schools, while Ironbark Ridge and Blaxcell Street had...

OC Test Dates 2028: Registration, Exam, and Results Timeline — OC article

OC 7 min read

02 Jul 2026

OC Test Dates 2028: Registration, Exam, and Results Timeline

The OC Test for 2028 entry is expected in early-to-mid May 2027, with applications opening around October–November 2026. Here is the full expected tim...

Hills District OC Schools Guide: 6 Schools Compared — OC article

OC 6 min read

20 Jun 2026

Hills District OC Schools Guide: 6 Schools Compared

For families in the Hills District, six public schools offer Opportunity Class placement. Here's a practical comparison of each — competitiveness, com...

Complete List of NSW Schools with Opportunity Classes — OC article

OC 4 min read

12 Jun 2026

Complete List of NSW Schools with Opportunity Classes

A full list of NSW primary schools offering Opportunity Classes (OC), organised by region. Find out which schools near you have OC programs for Year 5...

Year 3 vs Year 4 OC Prep: When to Start and What to Do First — OC article

OC 4 min read

05 Jun 2026

Year 3 vs Year 4 OC Prep: When to Start and What to Do First

Should you start OC preparation in Year 3 or wait until Year 4? Here's a clear breakdown of what each timing looks like, the pros and cons, and a prac...

Common OC Test Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) — OC article

OC 4 min read

31 May 2026

Common OC Test Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Even well-prepared students lose marks to avoidable mistakes on the OC test. Here are the most common errors, why they happen, and practical ways to e...

Free OC Practice Questions: What to Expect on the Test — OC article

OC 2 min read

25 May 2026

Free OC Practice Questions: What to Expect on the Test

Wondering what the NSW OC test looks like? Here's a breakdown of question types, test structure, and how free practice questions can help your child p...

Sample OC Thinking Skills Questions Walkthrough — OC article

OC 6 min read

20 May 2026

Sample OC Thinking Skills Questions Walkthrough

A guided walkthrough of sample Thinking Skills questions in the style of the NSW OC test — covering pattern matrices, spatial rotations, logical deduc...

How to Prepare for the NSW OC Test in 2027 — OC article

OC 2 min read

16 May 2026

How to Prepare for the NSW OC Test in 2027

A comprehensive guide for parents and students on preparing for the NSW Opportunity Class placement test, covering study strategies, key topics, and t...

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