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How OC Placement Works in NSW: Scores & the New Rule

How OC Placement Works in NSW: Scores & the New Rule

How NSW opportunity class placement works: the four performance bands, preference order, the Equity Placement Model, and the new 2027 equal girls/boys rule.

12 Jun 2026 14 min read 15 views

What Is FlexiClass (Years 1–6)? Flexible Primary Tutoring

What Is FlexiClass (Years 1–6)? Flexible Primary Tutoring

FlexiClass (Years 1–6) is Test Academy's flexible, pay-as-you-go primary tutoring in Sydney: no lock-in, matched specialist tutors, free first session.

10 Jun 2026 15 min read 31 views

Best K-6 Tutoring in Sydney: How to Choose Well

Best K-6 Tutoring in Sydney: How to Choose Well

There's no single 'best' K-6 tutor in Sydney - just six things any good one must show you. A senior tutor's honest checklist for choosing well in NSW.

09 Jun 2026 14 min read 44 views

How to Choose the Best Selective Tutor in Sydney

How to Choose the Best Selective Tutor in Sydney

There's no single 'best' Selective tutor in Sydney - just six things any good one must do. A senior tutor's checklist for choosing well in NSW.

08 Jun 2026 14 min read 148 views

OC vs Selective Test: What's the Difference? (NSW)

OC vs Selective Test: What's the Difference? (NSW)

OC test: sat in Year 4 for a primary opportunity class. Selective test: sat in Year 6 for high school, and it adds a writing task. Full NSW comparison.

08 Jun 2026 14 min read 128 views

2026 NSW Opportunity Class (OC) Placement Test: Everything Parents Should Know

2026 NSW Opportunity Class (OC) Placement Test: Everything Parents Should Know

Prepare your child for the 2026 Opportunity Class (OC Placement Test with this complete guide, covering key dates, test format, application details, and tips.

28 Oct 2025 6 min read 1443 views

2026 NSW Selective High School Placement Test: Everything Parents Should Know

2026 NSW Selective High School Placement Test: Everything Parents Should Know

Prepare for the 2026 Selective High School Placement Test with this complete guide for parents, covering key dates, test format, application process, and tips.

28 Oct 2025 6 min read 2436 views

Top 30 Selective Schools in NSW (2025 Rankings)

Top 30 Selective Schools in NSW (2025 Rankings)

Discover the top 30 selective high schools in NSW for 2025, ranked by 2024 HSC success rates. Find the best academic fit for your child’s future.

17 Sep 2025 10 min read 36754 views

Should You Send Your Child to a Selective School?

Should You Send Your Child to a Selective School?

Explore the benefits, challenges, and key considerations of sending your child to a selective high school in NSW.

17 Sep 2025 5 min read 709 views

What are the best Opportunity Class (OC) schools in Sydney?

What are the best Opportunity Class (OC) schools in Sydney?

Table of ContentsIntroductionBeecroft Public SchoolMatthew Pearce Public SchoolEpping West Public SchoolArtarmon Public SchoolChatswood Public SchoolHurstville Public SchoolNorth Rocks Public SchoolMurray Farm Public SchoolWaitara Public SchoolConclusionIntroductionOpportunity …

12 Oct 2024 10 min read 14108 views

What are the best Selective Schools in Sydney?

What are the best Selective Schools in Sydney?

Table of ContentsIntroductionJames Ruse Agricultural High SchoolBaulkham Hills High SchoolNorth Sydney Boys High SchoolNorth Sydney Girls High SchoolSydney Girls High SchoolSydney Boys High SchoolHornsby Girls …

12 Oct 2024 10 min read 7932 views

Annual Selective and OC Mock Tests

Annual Selective and OC Mock Tests

We are very pleased to announce a new feature on our platform: Annual Selective and OC Mock Tests Ready to ace the Selective or OC exams? …

25 Aug 2024 3 min read 1116 views

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Verbal Reasoning Inference: Spot the Assumption

Verbal Reasoning Inference: Spot the Assumption

If your child is preparing for the OC test or Selective Schools test then this resource will help them learn and master the art of inference for the Thinking Skills section. With increasingly difficult 60 mini passages and detailed answers, students extensively practice identifying assumptions, providing counter-examples, and strengthening assertions. There are also tips and a worked example.

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Reading Comprehension Mastery: Find the Evidence

Reading Comprehension Mastery: Find the Evidence

Expertly written material guiding students and parents to ace reading comprehension with useful tips, worked examples, and 96 questions with answers. Suitable for Year 3 to Year 6 students, especially those preparing for Year 3 NAPLAN, Year 5 NAPLAN, OC test, and Selective Schools test.

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