Opportunity Class Placement Test Prep
Prepare your child for the Year 4 entry test to get into one of NSW's selective Opportunity Classes — designed for high-achieving students.
What is the OC Placement Test?
The NSW Opportunity Class Placement Test is a selective exam run by the NSW Department of Education for students currently in Year 3 (sitting in Term 3). It determines entry into Opportunity Classes for Year 4–6 at designated primary schools.
The test consists of two components: Thinking Skills and Reading, plus a combined Mathematical Reasoning section. Students are ranked statewide — competition is intense.
Early, consistent practice is the single biggest predictor of success. Our platform gives your child the structured preparation they need.
OC Test at a Glance
- Sat by Year 3 students (Term 3)
- Statewide competitive ranking
- Reading component
- Mathematical Reasoning component
- Thinking Skills component
- Results released ~Term 4
- Entry for Year 4–6 placement
Three core subject areas
Every practice test mirrors the real OC exam structure — same question types, same timing pressure.
Reading
Comprehension passages with multiple-choice questions testing literal recall, inference, vocabulary in context, and author intent.
- Narrative & informational texts
- Vocabulary in context
- Inference & analysis
- Author's purpose
Mathematical Reasoning
Problem-solving questions that go beyond arithmetic — spatial, logical, and applied maths in real-world contexts.
- Number & operations
- Patterns & algebra
- Space & geometry
- Statistics & probability
Thinking Skills
Abstract reasoning, verbal reasoning, and problem-solving puzzles designed to test cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.
- Abstract/pattern reasoning
- Verbal reasoning
- Logical deduction
- Spatial reasoning
What our practice questions look like
The pattern below follows a rule. Which shape comes next?
▲ ■ ● ▲ ■ ?
How we prepare your child
Diagnostic Test
Start with a full diagnostic to pinpoint exactly where your child is strong — and where they need work.
Targeted Practice
Work through topic-specific mini-tests and full timed simulations. The platform adapts to your child's level.
Track & Improve
Detailed analytics show progress week by week. Focus effort where it matters most heading into exam day.
"My daughter was in Year 3 and quite nervous about the OC test. After 8 weeks of consistent practice on this platform she went in confident. She got offered a place at our first-choice school!"
"The Thinking Skills questions were spot-on. My son said the real exam felt exactly like the practice tests. The explanations made all the difference — he actually understood the patterns."
Ready to start OC preparation?
Join 600+ students already preparing. First 5 practice tests are completely free.