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NSW Opportunity Class Test · Sunday 9 May 2027

NSW Opportunity Class Practice Tests

For Year 3–4 students who want to walk in ready.

Test day shouldn't feel like a guess. Give your child the structured practice, honest feedback, and steady week-by-week routine that 500+ NSW Year 4 families have trusted. Built in Parramatta, refreshed every season, written for the real exam.

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Next NSW OC Test: Sunday 9 May 2027 (337 days)
5.0 Google Rating 500+ NSW Y4 students/year Built in Parramatta No credit card to try
500+ NSW Y4 students/year
50,000+ Tests Completed
150 Tests in Complete bundle
5.0  Google Rating

Pricing that scales with how serious you are.

Try free. Upgrade when you're ready for the structured prep. One-time payment; no subscription.

Compare plans Free $0 /forever Essential $259 /once · 6mo access Complete $359 /once · 12mo access
Highly Realistic Mock Tests Our famous mock tests, refreshed after the 2026 sittings Claim 4 free tests of your choice
  • 30 × Reading
  • 30 × Mathematical Reasoning
  • 30 × Thinking Skills
  • 50 × Reading
  • 50 × Mathematical Reasoning
  • 50 × Thinking Skills
Testy Coach Your child's personal AI study coach A friendly AI study coach that chats one-to-one, explains tricky concepts step by step, and sets adaptive practice across Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills and Vocabulary — plus rapid Mental Maths drills. It targets weak areas and rewards effort with XP. 5 / day 25 / day 50 / day
LearningHub Master every question type in every section Master every question type that appears in the OC Test. Practice individual types (e.g. inference, lateral reasoning, geometric reasoning) with adaptive difficulty. Targets weak skills first. Try 15 15 / day Unlimited
WritingHub Selective head-start — criterion-by-criterion feedback Bonus for Complete OC families: criterion-by-criterion writing feedback (Content / Creativity / Organisation / Language). OC has no writing section in the exam — this gives your child a 2-year head-start on the Selective writing rubric. Not included Not included
Forum Student community (ask questions, discuss) Ask questions, discuss strategy with other students, and get answers from the Test Academy team. Not included
Adaptive study schedule Refreshed every Monday to drive consistent engagement Every Monday, a fresh schedule shows your child what to practise that week — built from their recent attempts, weak spots, and how close test day is. Items auto-prune as your child reviews them. Not included
Weekly performance summary Plain-English narrative on what's improving and what needs work A short, plain-English summary of your child's week each Monday — what improved, what needs work, and what to focus on next. Up to 10 weekly summaries are kept for parents to scroll back through. Not included
Step-by-step explanations on every question
Deep test analytics Per-test performance dashboard with percentile and time efficiency After every mock or section test, your child sees a full performance dashboard: percentile ranking against the NSW cohort, score-distribution chart, time-per-question vs the cohort (Efficient / Overthinking / Rushing / Struggling buckets), question-by-question accuracy, and a personalised next-milestone target.
Percentile rankings vs NSW peers
Student analytics dashboard
Leaderboard
Access period forever 6 months 12 months
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How the platform works.

Four connected tools your child uses across the year. Each one feeds the next — foundation, mastery, simulation, expression.

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    Testy Coach

    A friendly AI coach that chats one-to-one, explains the method step by step, and sets adaptive practice across Reading, Maths Reasoning, Thinking Skills and Vocabulary — plus quick Mental Maths drills. Build the floor for Year 3–4.

  2. 2

    LearningHub

    Master every question type that appears in the OC Test — inference, lateral reasoning, geometric reasoning, and the rest. Adaptive difficulty targets weak skills first.

  3. 3

    Mock tests

    Highly realistic full OC mock tests, refreshed after the 2026 sittings. Build exam-day fitness with timed practice across all 3 sections.

  4. 4

    WritingHub

    Bonus for Complete OC families: criterion-by-criterion feedback on writing pieces. Start Selective writing prep early — by Year 6 your child has a 2-year head-start.

50,000+ Tests completed since 2021
500+ NSW Y4 students each year
5.0  Google rating across reviews

Hundreds of NSW students preparing for the 2026 OC Test used Test Academy.

Whenever you start, there's a recommended pace.

Year 3 and Year 4 parents come in at different distances from the OC Test. The roadmap intensifies toward test day — join at the entry point that matches your timing.

12+ months out

Build the habit

  • 1 section test per week
  • 20–30 min of Testy Coach or LearningHub on weak areas, most days
  • Goal: format fluency + a routine that sticks
6+ months out

Find the weak spots

  • 3 section tests per week, rotating Reading / Maths Reasoning / Thinking Skills
  • First full OC mock at the 4-month mark; monthly mocks after that
  • Dedicate the next 4 weeks to fixing the weakest section
3+ months out

Build exam-day fitness

  • 4–5 sessions per week: full mock fortnightly, section weekly, daily LearningHub
  • Treat every mock under exam timing and conditions
  • Stop adding new content in the final 2 weeks — review only
Final month

Sharpen, don't cram

  • Weeks 4–2: 5–6 sessions per week — 2 full mocks in week 4, 1 in week 2, section tests in between
  • Treat every mock under exact exam timing and conditions
  • Daily LearningHub on the two weakest question types — Thinking Skills first
  • Final 7 days: hard taper — rest, light review only, sleep, calm

How Test Academy compares.

Every claim below comes from product features parents can verify. Nothing puffy.

Feature Test Academy Other online platforms Print books
Content & Practice
Highly realistic OC mock tests (refreshed after 2026 sittings)
Test quality — visuals, explanations, exam realism
Testy Coach
LearningHub
NSW DoE digital test format
Feedback & Marking
WritingHub
Step-by-step explanations on every question
Instant marking (no waiting)
Personalisation
Adaptive weekly study schedule, refreshed every Monday
Weekly performance summary
Growth tracking across attempts over time
Insights & Tracking
Deep test analytics
Percentile rankings vs NSW peers
Student analytics dashboard
Leaderboard
Built for NSW
Built in Parramatta, Sydney — not licensed from overseas
Fast local support
Student forum (ask questions, discuss)
Content updated each year

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See exactly what your child gets.

Three minutes inside the platform — LearningHub adaptive practice, step-by-step explanations, full OC mock tests.

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A 3-minute platform tour is in production. In the meantime, you can start the free trial to see LearningHub adaptive practice and full OC mock tests directly.

Why OC parents trust Test Academy.

5.0 across Google reviews from parents just like you.

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Jasper Lee May 18, 2026

"Wow! What an amazing college with incredibly patient and gifted instructors. Their entire approach is highly focused on selective school test readiness. We started with a full-day “real world” mock test, which gave us an excellent benchmark of where our son stood just one term before the actual selective test. We then enrolled him in their online course, which included weekly practice tests and detailed debrief sessions covering time management, test strategies, and identifying areas wher…"

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Noor Milon May 8, 2026

"My two children explored Test Academy and Matrix Education for their selective and OC tests in 2026. Our recommendation goes to Test Academy due to their computer-based, instant assessment. My children have really benefited from seeing the percentile and different graphs to understand their comparative progress visually. Their online writing modules show where the mistake is, help to improve vocabulary, and provide the best sample answer. Along with that, their ability to teach complex topics i…"

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Sahba Danesh Sept. 24, 2025

"We’ve had such a positive experience with Test Academy Tutoring run by Arya and Aryan. The flexiclasses have been a particularly helpful addition, offering that extra layer of support to further enhance both our kids’ capacities. The flexible nature of the program means they can focus on areas where progress is needed, while still maintaining consistency with the theory being covered. What really stands out is the dedication and care Arya and Aryan put into every session. They create an enco…"

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Frequently asked questions

When you enrol, our system guides you through a digital consultation on the student dashboard. We gather information about your child's strengths, weaknesses, and entry goals to complete their student profile — so that teaching is personalised from day one and we can make better recommendations as teachers.

If your child misses a session, they can attend any other available session that week — simply email us in advance to notify. Depending on availability, they may also be able to join an online session instead.

The Test Academy dashboard is your central hub. Parents can track improvement over time, view deep test analytics including percentiles and timing data, and review personalised teacher feedback after every session.

All tutors are selective high school graduates with a 98+ ATAR who have at least a few years of teaching experience. They are undertaking or have completed Law or STEM degrees at USyd or UNSW.

Yes — switching between online and in-person attendance is possible with notice to our admin team. We're happy to accommodate flexibility where we can.

Yes. During online enrolment, we offer a multi-term discount for families who are committed to ongoing preparation — just as we're committed to helping your child thrive.

Returning students who re-enrol for non-multi-term courses receive a 5% discount — permanently. Once you're part of the Test Academy family, you're always looked after.

Yes. A 5% sibling discount is provided upon request when two or more students from the same family are joining, or if an existing sibling is already enrolled with us.

That's great — they're already getting support, which is the most important thing. Many of our students actually come from other tutoring centres when they're looking for something more tailored, better technology and student engagement, and more personalised attention from top-quality teachers.

Ideally from Term 1 or Term 2 of Year 3. That said, we regularly help students make significant jumps in marks across all sections with just one term of preparation.

We offer a free first session subject to availability. That said, most parents commit knowing they can leave within the first two weeks — and almost all end up staying.

Just stationery, a snack, and water. Everything else — from printed booklets and worksheets to computers — is provided by us. We don't do BYOD.

Since the OC Test doesn't have a writing section, we replace it with a Mastery Test — a custom assessment that deliberately exposes students to question types they're still struggling with. This targeted approach finetunes their understanding and accelerates improvement where it matters most.

Built in Parramatta. Online for all of NSW.

Since 2021, every question, explanation, and rubric on this platform comes from the team that runs our Parramatta classrooms.

Test Academy Parramatta OC class in session

Test Academy is built in Parramatta and used by NSW families online. We've prepared students for the OC and Selective tests since 2021 — every question, every explanation, and every LearningHub adaptive prompt on this platform comes from the team that runs our Parramatta classrooms. Meet the team and approach →

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NSW Opportunity Class Practice Tests — Complete Guide

The NSW Opportunity Class (OC) Test is administered by the NSW Department of Education to select Year 4 students for placement in Opportunity Classes — academic streams in Years 5 and 6 at 88 OC primary schools across NSW. The test is delivered fully online and covers Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, and Thinking Skills. Each year approximately 13,000–15,000 candidates sit for around 1,840 available places — making structured preparation important rather than optional. Test Academy's bundle catalogue covers all three OC sections; bundles are split between Essential (6-month access) and Complete (12-month access plus LearningHub and a WritingHub head-start for Selective).

What the OC Test tests, section by section

Reading. OC Reading tests inference, vocabulary in context, and main idea identification across short passages. Year 4 students should be comfortable reading on screen, scrolling between passage and questions, and managing time across multiple texts. Test Academy's reading bank is calibrated to OC-style passage length and complexity.

Mathematical Reasoning. OC Mathematical Reasoning practice questions cover number, geometric reasoning, time and measurement, and worded problem-solving. The OC level is markedly harder than Year 4 classroom maths — strong students typically build fluency by completing hundreds of varied items, not by drilling one topic in isolation.

Thinking Skills. OC Thinking Skills practice is the section most students find hardest — logical reasoning, pattern recognition, lateral problem-solving, and identifying flawed arguments. This is also the section where the largest score gains come from consistent practice rather than tutoring on specific content.

How the OC Test is scored

Each section's raw mark is scaled and combined into an OC test score. There is no single fixed cut-off — entry scores vary by school and year. The NSW DoE publishes general guidance but not school-by-school cut-offs. Equity placements account for up to 20% of OC offers: 10% for students from low socio-educational advantage backgrounds, 5% for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, with further allocations for rural/remote students and students with disability.

When to start preparing

Year 3 students with a year to go can build the floor at a relaxed pace; Year 4 students with weeks to go should sharpen rather than cram. See the tiered preparation roadmap above for recommended pace at 12, 6, 3, and 1 month out. Volume alone doesn't drive improvement — the quality of review after each test matters far more than the number of tests completed.

How OC and Selective preparation overlap

Students who sit the OC Test in Year 4 are often the same students who'll sit the Selective Test in Year 6. The Complete OC Prep Bundle includes WritingHub — even though OC has no writing section — specifically to start Selective writing prep early. The 2-year head-start on the rubric, prompt types, and feedback loop pays off when the Year 6 test arrives.

2025 Bruniges review aftermath

Following the 2025 Bruniges independent review of test-day disruptions, NSW DoE has tightened OC venue logistics in parallel with Selective: maximum 300 students per large venue and 180 per smaller venue, with the department directly overseeing logistics and dashboard transparency from 2026 onwards. Multiple test versions are now used to reduce any version-difficulty advantage.

From the 2027 intake — gender equity

OC classes will offer equal numbers of girls' and boys' places from the 2027 intake at coeducational OC primary schools, mirroring the gender equity rule introduced for Selective high schools. The OC application and testing format are unchanged.

OC preparation in Sydney

Test Academy is based in Parramatta and used by NSW families across Sydney suburbs including Hurstville, Strathfield, Chatswood, Hornsby, Bankstown, Castle Hill, and Epping, as well as regional NSW. Local in-person OC preparation runs from the Parramatta campus; the online platform serves families anywhere in the state.

Frequently asked questions

What is Test Academy?

Test Academy is an educational platform for students in Years 1–7 preparing for NSW selective school entrance exams, Opportunity Class (OC) tests, and NAPLAN. We offer in-person and online tutoring, self-paced practice tests, and AI-powered study tools. What's available In-person and online tutoring — term-based classes available in-person at our Parramatta centre or fully online. FlexiClass — super-small group tutoring …

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What are test bundles?

A test bundle gives you timed access to a library of online practice tests. Bundles are the main way to access self-paced exam preparation on the platform. Bundle types Selective bundles — practice tests for the NSW Selective High School Placement Test. Covers Reading, Mathematics, and Thinking Skills. Available as Standard and Premium tiers. OC bundles — practice tests for …

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OC Mastery Class

OC Mastery is Test Academy's dedicated preparation program for the NSW Opportunity Class placement test. Weekly 3.5-hour sessions give Year 3 and Year 4 students structured practice across all tested sections in groups of up to 8 students. Who this course is for Year 3 and Year 4 students preparing for the Opportunity Class (OC) placement test Students who want …

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