OC test

OC test articles from Braintree Coaching Australia focus on the NSW Opportunity Class placement test — the Year 4 computer-based assessment for entry into Opportunity Class streams in Years 5 and 6. Families often start here when a child is in Year 3 and parents want to understand whether OC is the right goal before selective high school preparation begins.

The guides below explain the three scored sections (reading, mathematical reasoning, and thinking skills), official application windows, and how OC reserve lists work after offers are released. We reference NSW Department of Education dates and note that testing is held only in NSW from 2026 onward. For a full preparation pathway with mock timing, start with our Opportunity Class preparation hub, which covers all three components and a realistic six-to-twelve-month timeline.

You will also find school list context, comparisons between OC and selective entry, and articles on when to begin structured practice without burning out a Year 3 child. Use this index when OC — not Year 6 selective — is your family's immediate focus.