NSW Opportunity Class · Summer Hill
Summer Hill Public School
Quick answer
Summer Hill Public School is a NSW government primary school in Summer Hill that hosts an Opportunity Class (OC) — a two-year program for high-potential Year 5 and Year 6 students. Entry is through the NSW Opportunity Class Placement Test, sat in Year 4 for Year 5 entry. It offers about 30 Year 5 OC places each year (Source: NSW Department of Education) — a guide only, as intakes change.
Summer Hill Public School at a glance
| School type | NSW government primary school with an Opportunity Class |
|---|---|
| Program | Opportunity Class (Years 5–6) |
| Location | Summer Hill, Sydney's Inner West |
| Entry test | NSW Opportunity Class Placement Test (Year 5 entry) |
| Year 5 OC places | ~30 per year |
Opportunity Class facts are sourced from the NSW Department of Education. Year 5 place counts change with each intake, so treat them as a guide. Last verified 2026-06-07.
How to get into the Summer Hill Public School Opportunity Class
Entry is decided by the NSW Opportunity Class Placement Test, sat in Year 4 for Year 5 entry. Families apply through the NSW Department of Education and nominate Opportunity Class schools in order of preference; placement is based on the test score and those preferences. Our NSW Opportunity Class preparation hub walks through the full timeline, test sections and a preparation runway.
Summer Hill Public School Opportunity Class — frequently asked questions
- What is the Opportunity Class at Summer Hill Public School?
- Summer Hill Public School is a NSW government primary school in Summer Hill that hosts an Opportunity Class (OC) — a two-year program for high-potential Year 5 and Year 6 students. Entry is through the NSW Opportunity Class Placement Test, sat in Year 4 for Year 5 entry. It offers about 30 Year 5 OC places each year (Source: NSW Department of Education) — a guide only, as intakes change.
- How do students get into the Summer Hill Public School Opportunity Class?
- Entry to the Opportunity Class at Summer Hill Public School is through the NSW Opportunity Class Placement Test, sat in Year 4 for Year 5 entry. Families apply through the NSW Department of Education and nominate Opportunity Class schools in order of preference; placement is decided by the test score and those preferences. Read our OC test format guide for the section-by-section breakdown.
- How many Opportunity Class places does Summer Hill Public School offer?
- Summer Hill Public School offers about 30 Year 5 Opportunity Class places each year (Source: NSW Department of Education). Intakes can change year to year, so treat this as a guide rather than a fixed number.