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How NSW opportunity class placement works: the four performance bands, preference order, the Equity Placement Model, and the new 2027 equal girls/boys rule.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prepare your child for the 2026 Opportunity Class (OC Placement Test with this complete guide, covering key dates, test format, application details, and tips.
Prepare for the 2026 Selective High School Placement Test with this complete guide for parents, covering key dates, test format, application process, and tips.
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.
Explore the benefits, challenges, and key considerations of sending your child to a selective high school in NSW.
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 …
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 …
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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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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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