Opportunity Class (OC) Test Preparation
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OC Test preparation can be a transformative step towards your child boosting their confidence and achieving academic success. At Maths Words Not Squiggles, we understand how essential OC Exam preparation is to your child achieving their best possible outcome. That’s why we offer a comprehensive OC Test preparation course that aligns perfectly with their needs.
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Starting OC Test preparation early is crucial. It builds a strong academic foundation and enhances your child’s problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. At MWNS, we focus on providing a head start that positions your child for success in the OC Test and beyond.
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Our OC preparation classes best prepare your child for their opportunity class exam by exposing them to various exam-style questions and the best exam tips and strategies.Â
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Our experienced teachers will work with your child to familiarise them with what to expect on exam day and extend their current knowledge to help them feel prepared.
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We provide students with course material, detailed notes and learning resources they can learn from and refer to at home and during tutoring.
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What is the Opportunity Class (OC) Test?
Opportunity Classes are designed for academically gifted students who would benefit from learning in an environment tailored to brighter students. Students sit the OC Test in Year 4 for placement in Year 5. It assesses reading, mathematical reasoning and thinking skills, serving as a pathway for academically gifted students to thrive in an environment that nurtures their talents.
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Unlike other tests, like NAPLAN, the Opportunity Class Test is not mandatory, and it is encouraged that only students who are excelling at school apply. There are 1840 places available in 2024 across NSW in 77 government schools. Students can leave their current school and attend the two-year OC program if selected.
There are 77 schools offering an OC in 2024, with schools located across the state of NSW.
| School | Location | Places in 2024 |
| ALEXANDRIA PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL | Park Rd, Alexandria | 30 |
| ALSTONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Main St, Alstonville | 15 |
| ARMIDALE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL | Faulkner St, Armidale | 15 |
| ARTARMON PUBLIC SCHOOL | McMillan Rd, Artarmon | 60 |
| ASHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Liverpool Rd, Ashfield | 30 |
| AURORA COLLEGE | Rural and remote | 100 |
| BALGOWLAH HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL | Lewis St, Balgowlah | 30 |
| BALMAIN PUBLIC SCHOOL | Eaton St, Balmain | 30 |
| BATHURST WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL | Suttor St, Bathurst | 15 |
| BEECROFT PUBLIC SCHOOL | Beecroft Rd, Beecroft | 30 |
| BIRABAN PUBLIC SCHOOL | Beckley St, Toronto | 15 |
| BLACKTOWN SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Flushcombe Rd, Blacktown | 30 |
| BLAXCELL STREET PUBLIC SCHOOL | Blaxcell St, Granville | 30 |
| BLAXLAND EAST PUBLIC SCHOOL | Old Bathurst Road, Blaxland East | Not available in 2024 |
| BRADBURY PUBLIC SCHOOL | Jacaranda Ave, Bradbury | 15 |
| CAMDEN SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Old Hume Hwy, Camden | 15 |
| CARINGBAH NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Cawarra Rd, Caringbah | 30 |
| CASULA PUBLIC SCHOOL | De Meyrick Ave, Casula | 15 |
| CESSNOCK WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL | Cnr Campbell Street and Wollombi Rd, Cessnock | 15 |
| CHATSWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Centennial Ave, Chatswood | 30 |
| COLYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL | Nelson St, Mount Druitt | 30 |
| COONABARABRAN PUBLIC SCHOOL | Newell Hwy, Coonabarabran | 15 |
| CUDGEGONG VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL | Madeira Rd, Mudgee | 15 |
| DUBBO WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL | East St, Dubbo | 15 |
| DURAL PUBLIC SCHOOL | Old Northern Rd, Dural | 30 |
| EARLWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Homer St, Earlwood | 30 |
| ERMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL | Winbourne St, West Ryde | 30 |
| GEORGES HALL PUBLIC SCHOOL | Pennington Ave, Georges Hall | 15 |
| GLENBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOL | Woodville St, Glenbrook | 30 |
| GOONELLABAH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Ballina Rd, Goonellabah | 15 |
| GOSFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Faunce St West, West Gosford | 30 |
| GOULBURN WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL | Combermere St, Goulburn | 15 |
| GREENACRE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Waterloo Rd, Greenacre | 15 |
| GREYSTANES PUBLIC SCHOOL | Merrylands Rd, Greystanes | 30 |
| HARRINGTON STREET PUBLIC SCHOOL | Harrington St, Cabramatta | 15 |
| HOLSWORTHY PUBLIC SCHOOL | Infantry Pde, Holsworthy | 15 |
| HURSTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Forest Rd, Hurstville | 60 |
| ILLAROO ROAD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Illaroo Rd, Nowra | 30 |
| IRONBARK RIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Ironbark Ridge Rd, Rouse Hill | 30 |
| JEWELLS PRIMARY SCHOOL | Lepton Pde, Jewells | 15 |
| KINGSWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Second Ave, Kingswood | 30 |
| LEUMEAH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Burrendong Rd, Leumeah | 15 |
| LITHGOW PUBLIC SCHOOLE | Mort St, Lithgow | 15 |
| MARYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL | John T Bell Dr, Maryland, Newcastle | 15 |
| MATTHEW PEARCE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Astoria Park Rd, Baulkham Hills | 30 |
| MONA VALE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Waratah St, Mona Vale | 30 |
| MOREE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Albert St, Moree | 15 |
| NEUTRAL BAY PUBLIC SCHOOL | Ben Boyd Rd, Neutral Bay | 30 |
| NEWBRIDGE HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL | Lewin & Magree Cres, Chipping Norton | 15 |
| NEW LAMBTON SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL | St James Rd, New Lambton | 15 |
| NORTH ROCKS PUBLIC SCHOOL | North Rocks Rd, North Rocks | 30 |
| PICNIC POINT PUBLIC SCHOOL | Thomas St, Picnic Point | 15 |
| PORT MACQUARIE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Grant St, Port Macquarie | 15 |
| QUAKERS HILL PUBLIC SCHOOL | Medlow Dr, Quakers Hill | 30 |
| QUEANBEYAN SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Cameron Rd, Queanbeyan | 15 |
| RICHMOND PUBLIC SCHOOL | Windsor St, Richmond | 30 |
| RUTHERFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Weblands St, Rutherford | 15 |
| RYDE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Pope St, Ryde | 30 |
| SMITHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL | O’Connell St, Smithfield | 15 |
| SOLDIERS POINT PUBLIC SCHOOL | Cromarty Rd, Soldiers Point | 15 |
| SOUTH GRAFTON PUBLIC SCHOOL | Vere St, South Grafton | 15 |
| ST ANDREWS PUBLIC SCHOOL | Ballantrae Dr, St Andrews | 15 |
| ST JOHNS PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL | Sandringham St, St Johns Park | 15 |
| STURT PUBLIC SCHOOL | White Ave, Wagga Wagga | 15 |
| SUMMER HILL PUBLIC SCHOOL | Moonbie St, Summer Hill | 30 |
| SUTHERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL | Eton St, Sutherland | 30 |
| TAHMOOR PUBLIC SCHOOL | Bronzewing St, Tahmoor | 15 |
| TAMWORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Napier St, Tamworth | 15 |
| TAMWORTH SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Petra Ave, Tamworth | 15 |
| TIGHES HILL PUBLIC SCHOOL | Elizabeth St, Tighes Hill | 15 |
| TOORMINA PUBLIC SCHOOL | Cavanba Rd, Toormina | 15 |
| WAITARA PUBLIC SCHOOL | Edgeworth David Ave, Wahroonga | 30 |
| WENTWORTH FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL | Falls Rd, Wentworth Falls | 15 |
| WILKINS PUBLIC SCHOOL | Park Rd, Marrickville | 30 |
| WOLLONGONG PUBLIC SCHOOL | Church St, Wollongong | 30 |
| WOOLLAHRA PUBLIC SCHOOL | Forth St, Woollahra | 60 |
| WYONG PUBLIC SCHOOL | Cutler Dr, Wyong | 30 |
Reading
25 questions in 30 minutes
Reading comprehension assesses your child’s ability to understand, interpret and analyse texts. At MWNS, our expert tutors will help your child develop these skills during the OC preparation through various texts, fostering a love for reading and learning.
Mathematical Reasoning
35 questions in 40 minutes
This segment of the OC Test evaluates your child's ability to apply mathematical concepts to solve problems. Our course covers key mathematical topics, offering strategies and tips to effectively enhance logical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Thinking Skills
30 questions in 30 minutes
Thinking skills involve critical and creative thinking challenges. Our experienced team of tutors will help your child with OC Exam preparation by developing their analytical skills, ensuring they can approach problems with confidence and innovation.
All questions are multiple-choice.
What is the Opportunity Class (OC) Test?
Opportunity Classes are designed for academically gifted students who would benefit from learning in an environment tailored to brighter students. Students sit the OC Test in Year 4 for placement in Year 5.
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Unlike other tests, like NAPLAN, the Opportunity Class Test is not mandatory and it is encouraged that only students who are excelling at school apply. There are 1840 places available in 2024 across NSW in 77 government schools. If selected, students are given the choice to leave their current school and attend the two-year OC program.
There are 77 schools offering an OC in 2024, with schools located across the state of NSW.
| School | Location | Places in 2024 |
| ALEXANDRIA PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL | Park Rd, Alexandria | 30 |
| ALSTONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Main St, Alstonville | 15 |
| ARMIDALE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL | Faulkner St, Armidale | 15 |
| ARTARMON PUBLIC SCHOOL | McMillan Rd, Artarmon | 60 |
| ASHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Liverpool Rd, Ashfield | 30 |
| AURORA COLLEGE | Rural and remote | 100 |
| BALGOWLAH HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL | Lewis St, Balgowlah | 30 |
| BALMAIN PUBLIC SCHOOL | Eaton St, Balmain | 30 |
| BATHURST WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL | Suttor St, Bathurst | 15 |
| BEECROFT PUBLIC SCHOOL | Beecroft Rd, Beecroft | 30 |
| BIRABAN PUBLIC SCHOOL | Beckley St, Toronto | 15 |
| BLACKTOWN SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Flushcombe Rd, Blacktown | 30 |
| BLAXCELL STREET PUBLIC SCHOOL | Blaxcell St, Granville | 30 |
| BLAXLAND EAST PUBLIC SCHOOL | Old Bathurst Road, Blaxland East | Not available in 2024 |
| BRADBURY PUBLIC SCHOOL | Jacaranda Ave, Bradbury | 15 |
| CAMDEN SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Old Hume Hwy, Camden | 15 |
| CARINGBAH NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Cawarra Rd, Caringbah | 30 |
| CASULA PUBLIC SCHOOL | De Meyrick Ave, Casula | 15 |
| CESSNOCK WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL | Cnr Campbell Street and Wollombi Rd, Cessnock | 15 |
| CHATSWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Centennial Ave, Chatswood | 30 |
| COLYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL | Nelson St, Mount Druitt | 30 |
| COONABARABRAN PUBLIC SCHOOL | Newell Hwy, Coonabarabran | 15 |
| CUDGEGONG VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL | Madeira Rd, Mudgee | 15 |
| DUBBO WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL | East St, Dubbo | 15 |
| DURAL PUBLIC SCHOOL | Old Northern Rd, Dural | 30 |
| EARLWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Homer St, Earlwood | 30 |
| ERMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL | Winbourne St, West Ryde | 30 |
| GEORGES HALL PUBLIC SCHOOL | Pennington Ave, Georges Hall | 15 |
| GLENBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOL | Woodville St, Glenbrook | 30 |
| GOONELLABAH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Ballina Rd, Goonellabah | 15 |
| GOSFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Faunce St West, West Gosford | 30 |
| GOULBURN WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL | Combermere St, Goulburn | 15 |
| GREENACRE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Waterloo Rd, Greenacre | 15 |
| GREYSTANES PUBLIC SCHOOL | Merrylands Rd, Greystanes | 30 |
| HARRINGTON STREET PUBLIC SCHOOL | Harrington St, Cabramatta | 15 |
| HOLSWORTHY PUBLIC SCHOOL | Infantry Pde, Holsworthy | 15 |
| HURSTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Forest Rd, Hurstville | 60 |
| ILLAROO ROAD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Illaroo Rd, Nowra | 30 |
| IRONBARK RIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Ironbark Ridge Rd, Rouse Hill | 30 |
| JEWELLS PRIMARY SCHOOL | Lepton Pde, Jewells | 15 |
| KINGSWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Second Ave, Kingswood | 30 |
| LEUMEAH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Burrendong Rd, Leumeah | 15 |
| LITHGOW PUBLIC SCHOOLE | Mort St, Lithgow | 15 |
| MARYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL | John T Bell Dr, Maryland, Newcastle | 15 |
| MATTHEW PEARCE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Astoria Park Rd, Baulkham Hills | 30 |
| MONA VALE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Waratah St, Mona Vale | 30 |
| MOREE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Albert St, Moree | 15 |
| NEUTRAL BAY PUBLIC SCHOOL | Ben Boyd Rd, Neutral Bay | 30 |
| NEWBRIDGE HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL | Lewin & Magree Cres, Chipping Norton | 15 |
| NEW LAMBTON SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL | St James Rd, New Lambton | 15 |
| NORTH ROCKS PUBLIC SCHOOL | North Rocks Rd, North Rocks | 30 |
| PICNIC POINT PUBLIC SCHOOL | Thomas St, Picnic Point | 15 |
| PORT MACQUARIE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Grant St, Port Macquarie | 15 |
| QUAKERS HILL PUBLIC SCHOOL | Medlow Dr, Quakers Hill | 30 |
| QUEANBEYAN SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Cameron Rd, Queanbeyan | 15 |
| RICHMOND PUBLIC SCHOOL | Windsor St, Richmond | 30 |
| RUTHERFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Weblands St, Rutherford | 15 |
| RYDE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Pope St, Ryde | 30 |
| SMITHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL | O’Connell St, Smithfield | 15 |
| SOLDIERS POINT PUBLIC SCHOOL | Cromarty Rd, Soldiers Point | 15 |
| SOUTH GRAFTON PUBLIC SCHOOL | Vere St, South Grafton | 15 |
| ST ANDREWS PUBLIC SCHOOL | Ballantrae Dr, St Andrews | 15 |
| ST JOHNS PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL | Sandringham St, St Johns Park | 15 |
| STURT PUBLIC SCHOOL | White Ave, Wagga Wagga | 15 |
| SUMMER HILL PUBLIC SCHOOL | Moonbie St, Summer Hill | 30 |
| SUTHERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL | Eton St, Sutherland | 30 |
| TAHMOOR PUBLIC SCHOOL | Bronzewing St, Tahmoor | 15 |
| TAMWORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Napier St, Tamworth | 15 |
| TAMWORTH SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Petra Ave, Tamworth | 15 |
| TIGHES HILL PUBLIC SCHOOL | Elizabeth St, Tighes Hill | 15 |
| TOORMINA PUBLIC SCHOOL | Cavanba Rd, Toormina | 15 |
| WAITARA PUBLIC SCHOOL | Edgeworth David Ave, Wahroonga | 30 |
| WENTWORTH FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL | Falls Rd, Wentworth Falls | 15 |
| WILKINS PUBLIC SCHOOL | Park Rd, Marrickville | 30 |
| WOLLONGONG PUBLIC SCHOOL | Church St, Wollongong | 30 |
| WOOLLAHRA PUBLIC SCHOOL | Forth St, Woollahra | 60 |
| WYONG PUBLIC SCHOOL | Cutler Dr, Wyong | 30 |
Reading
25 questions in 30 minutes
Mathematical Reasoning
35 questions in 40 minutes
Thinking Skills
30 questions in 30 minutes
All questions are multiple-choice.
What is the Opportunity Class (OC) Test?
Opportunity Classes are designed for academically gifted students who would benefit from learning in an environment tailored to brighter students. Students sit the OC Test in Year 4 for placement in Year 5.
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Unlike other tests, like NAPLAN, the Opportunity Class Test is not mandatory and it is encouraged that only students who are excelling at school apply. There are 1840 places available in 2024 across NSW in 77 government schools. If selected, students are given the choice to leave their current school and attend the two-year OC program.
There are 77 schools offering an OC in 2024, with schools located across the state of NSW.
| School | Location | Places in 2024 |
| ALEXANDRIA PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL | Park Rd, Alexandria | 30 |
| ALSTONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Main St, Alstonville | 15 |
| ARMIDALE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL | Faulkner St, Armidale | 15 |
| ARTARMON PUBLIC SCHOOL | McMillan Rd, Artarmon | 60 |
| ASHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Liverpool Rd, Ashfield | 30 |
| AURORA COLLEGE | Rural and remote | 100 |
| BALGOWLAH HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL | Lewis St, Balgowlah | 30 |
| BALMAIN PUBLIC SCHOOL | Eaton St, Balmain | 30 |
| BATHURST WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL | Suttor St, Bathurst | 15 |
| BEECROFT PUBLIC SCHOOL | Beecroft Rd, Beecroft | 30 |
| BIRABAN PUBLIC SCHOOL | Beckley St, Toronto | 15 |
| BLACKTOWN SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Flushcombe Rd, Blacktown | 30 |
| BLAXCELL STREET PUBLIC SCHOOL | Blaxcell St, Granville | 30 |
| BLAXLAND EAST PUBLIC SCHOOL | Old Bathurst Road, Blaxland East | N/A |
| BRADBURY PUBLIC SCHOOL | Jacaranda Ave, Bradbury | 15 |
| CAMDEN SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Old Hume Hwy, Camden | 15 |
| CARINGBAH NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Cawarra Rd, Caringbah | 30 |
| CASULA PUBLIC SCHOOL | De Meyrick Ave, Casula | 15 |
| CESSNOCK WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL | Cnr Campbell Street and Wollombi Rd, Cessnock | 15 |
| CHATSWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Centennial Ave, Chatswood | 30 |
| COLYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL | Nelson St, Mount Druitt | 30 |
| COONABARABRAN PUBLIC SCHOOL | Newell Hwy, Coonabarabran | 15 |
| CUDGEGONG VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL | Madeira Rd, Mudgee | 15 |
| DUBBO WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL | East St, Dubbo | 15 |
| DURAL PUBLIC SCHOOL | Old Northern Rd, Dural | 30 |
| EARLWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Homer St, Earlwood | 30 |
| ERMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL | Winbourne St, West Ryde | 30 |
| GEORGES HALL PUBLIC SCHOOL | Pennington Ave, Georges Hall | 15 |
| GLENBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOL | Woodville St, Glenbrook | 30 |
| GOONELLABAH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Ballina Rd, Goonellabah | 15 |
| GOSFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Faunce St West, West Gosford | 30 |
| GOULBURN WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL | Combermere St, Goulburn | 15 |
| GREENACRE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Waterloo Rd, Greenacre | 15 |
| GREYSTANES PUBLIC SCHOOL | Merrylands Rd, Greystanes | 30 |
| HARRINGTON STREET PUBLIC SCHOOL | Harrington St, Cabramatta | 15 |
| HOLSWORTHY PUBLIC SCHOOL | Infantry Pde, Holsworthy | 15 |
| HURSTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Forest Rd, Hurstville | 60 |
| ILLAROO ROAD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Illaroo Rd, Nowra | 30 |
| IRONBARK RIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Ironbark Ridge Rd, Rouse Hill | 30 |
| JEWELLS PRIMARY SCHOOL | Lepton Pde, Jewells | 15 |
| KINGSWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Second Ave, Kingswood | 30 |
| LEUMEAH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Burrendong Rd, Leumeah | 15 |
| LITHGOW PUBLIC SCHOOLE | Mort St, Lithgow | 15 |
| MARYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL | John T Bell Dr, Maryland, Newcastle | 15 |
| MATTHEW PEARCE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Astoria Park Rd, Baulkham Hills | 30 |
| MONA VALE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Waratah St, Mona Vale | 30 |
| MOREE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Albert St, Moree | 15 |
| NEUTRAL BAY PUBLIC SCHOOL | Ben Boyd Rd, Neutral Bay | 30 |
| NEWBRIDGE HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL | Lewin & Magree Cres, Chipping Norton | 15 |
| NEW LAMBTON SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL | St James Rd, New Lambton | 15 |
| NORTH ROCKS PUBLIC SCHOOL | North Rocks Rd, North Rocks | 30 |
| PICNIC POINT PUBLIC SCHOOL | Thomas St, Picnic Point | 15 |
| PORT MACQUARIE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Grant St, Port Macquarie | 15 |
| QUAKERS HILL PUBLIC SCHOOL | Medlow Dr, Quakers Hill | 30 |
| QUEANBEYAN SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Cameron Rd, Queanbeyan | 15 |
| RICHMOND PUBLIC SCHOOL | Windsor St, Richmond | 30 |
| RUTHERFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Weblands St, Rutherford | 15 |
| RYDE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Pope St, Ryde | 30 |
| SMITHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL | O’Connell St, Smithfield | 15 |
| SOLDIERS POINT PUBLIC SCHOOL | Cromarty Rd, Soldiers Point | 15 |
| SOUTH GRAFTON PUBLIC SCHOOL | Vere St, South Grafton | 15 |
| ST ANDREWS PUBLIC SCHOOL | Ballantrae Dr, St Andrews | 15 |
| ST JOHNS PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL | Sandringham St, St Johns Park | 15 |
| STURT PUBLIC SCHOOL | White Ave, Wagga Wagga | 15 |
| SUMMER HILL PUBLIC SCHOOL | Moonbie St, Summer Hill | 30 |
| SUTHERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL | Eton St, Sutherland | 30 |
| TAHMOOR PUBLIC SCHOOL | Bronzewing St, Tahmoor | 15 |
| TAMWORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Napier St, Tamworth | 15 |
| TAMWORTH SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL | Petra Ave, Tamworth | 15 |
| TIGHES HILL PUBLIC SCHOOL | Elizabeth St, Tighes Hill | 15 |
| TOORMINA PUBLIC SCHOOL | Cavanba Rd, Toormina | 15 |
| WAITARA PUBLIC SCHOOL | Edgeworth David Ave, Wahroonga | 30 |
| WENTWORTH FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL | Falls Rd, Wentworth Falls | 15 |
| WILKINS PUBLIC SCHOOL | Park Rd, Marrickville | 30 |
| WOLLONGONG PUBLIC SCHOOL | Church St, Wollongong | 30 |
| WOOLLAHRA PUBLIC SCHOOL | Forth St, Woollahra | 60 |
| WYONG PUBLIC SCHOOL | Cutler Dr, Wyong | 30 |
Reading
25 questions in 30 minutes
Mathematical Reasoning
35 questions in 40 minutes
Thinking Skills
30 questions in 30 minutes
All questions are multiple-choice.
When is the OC Test?
1st August 2024
The OC test date has been confirmed: 1st August 2024.Â
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OC Test Applications for Year 5 entry usually open around the end of March/start of April and close around the middle of May.
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OC Test Results are usually released around the middle of October.
Advice for OC Test Preparation
Weekly Tuition
At MWNS, we recommend that students planning on sitting the OC test enrol in Individual Lessons for weekly OC preparation. These one-hour classes are $91/hr and allow our tutors to teach your child all 3 test areas — Reading, Mathematical Reasoning & Thinking Skills.
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These specialised Opportunity Class tutoring lessons are one-on-one with a friendly and experienced tutor who will be able to help your child with OC Exam preparation. These weekly lessons will focus on teaching content, exam tips and strategies, and preparing students to perform in exam conditions with time restraints.
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We also run an OC Preparation Course in the Term 2 School Holidays!
OC Preparation Course
Opportunity Class Tutoring Sydney
Content & Structure:
Day 1:
- Understanding the OC Exam
- Our OC preparation classes kick off with a comprehensive introduction to the OC Exam, where students learn about the format, types of questions and the subjects covered.Â
- Exam Tips, Strategies & Common Mistakes
- We teach students time management, how to address questions and read instructions to avoid typical pitfalls and approach the exam with confidence to maximise results.Â
- We teach students time management, how to address questions and read instructions to avoid typical pitfalls and approach the exam with confidence to maximise results.Â
- Reading
- Understanding Literary Texts, Factual Texts, Poetry & Everyday Texts
- Students gain the ability to understand, interpret and critically evaluate information to prepare them for the diverse reading tasks they will encounter in the exam.
Day 2:
- Thinking Skills
- Students apply logical reasoning, identify patterns and solve complex problems efficiently, fostering a mindset geared towards analytical excellence to excel in the OC Exam.
- Problem Solving Questions & Reasoning Questions
- By breaking down various question types and employing strategic problem-solving methods, students build a robust toolkit for tackling questions with precision and agility.
- Working in Exam Conditions
- Students work under timed conditions, honing their ability to manage time and stress for OC preparation, helping to familiarise students’ performance in an exam environment.
Day 3:
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Students will develop a solid understanding of mathematical concepts and their applications for OC Test preparation through interactive lessons and practical exercises.
- Numerical Reasoning, Measurement, Numeracy Skills, Number Sequencing, Space & Geometry, Chance and Data & Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
- By fostering an intuitive understanding of numbers, shapes and data analysis, we equip students with the essential numeracy skills essential for their OC Exam preparation.Â
Locations:
Dates:
Tuesday 9th –Â Thursday 11th July 2024
Time:
9:30am – 1:30pm (4 hours each day)
Total hours:
12 hoursÂ
Price:
$475
Early Enrolment Price:
$395 (Enrol before 29/06/24)
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Since 2003, MWNS has been helping build confident learners by teaching personalised, enjoyable and productive Maths & English lessons both face-to-face and online.
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We focus on helping our students achieve their personal best inside and outside our classrooms.Â
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While you’re here, explore our Primary School tutoring, Selective School tutoring and NAPLAN preparation courses to help your child address their areas of concern and achieve to the best of their ability. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our staff, who would be delighted to assist you further.Â
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Frequently Asked Questions
OC Test preparation tutoring classes equip students with the skills, knowledge and strategies needed to excel in the OC placement test, which is highly competitive and designed for academically gifted students in New South Wales, Australia.Â
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These classes focus on enhancing students’ mathematics, reading, thinking skills and writing abilities while improving their test-taking strategies, time management and confidence.Â
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By attending OC preparation classes, students can tackle the challenging questions they will face on the exam, significantly increasing their chances of securing a place in an Opportunity Class.
OC Test preparation courses specifically focus on enhancing students’ abilities in three core testing areas — Reading, Mathematical Reasoning and Thinking Skills. The Reading component aims to improve comprehension, interpretation and analytical skills across various texts, including literary and informational materials.Â
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Mathematical Reasoning covers a broad spectrum of mathematical concepts, from basic arithmetic to more complex topics like number sequencing, geometry and data interpretation, designed to bolster numerical problem-solving capabilities.Â
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Thinking Skills development is crucial for these courses, emphasising logical reasoning, pattern recognition and critical thinking, essential for tackling verbal and non-verbal reasoning questions. These subjects prepare students to excel across the full breadth of the OC Test’s demands.
At MWNS, students can attend our OC preparation classes in person at Northern Beaches, South Sydney or the Sutherland Shire. Alternatively, students can study from the comfort of their homes with our OC preparation online classes.Â
Students should begin their OC Test preparation at least a year before the test date, typically in Year 3, to ensure they have ample time to develop the necessary skills and confidence.Â
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Starting early allows for a gradual and thorough understanding of the test material, reduces last-minute stress and provides opportunities for identifying and strengthening any areas of weakness.Â
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This timeline helps students become accustomed to the test format and time constraints, making them more competent and comfortable when taking the actual test.
Our OC preparation course runs from Tuesday, 9th July to Thursday, 11th July 2024, for 4 hours per day, adding to 12 hours of learning.Â
Yes, OC Test preparation tutors provide a range of practice exams and materials designed to closely mirror the format and content of the actual OC Test. These resources include sample questions, practice tests, worksheets and customised study materials that cover the key subjects of Reading, Mathematical Reasoning and Thinking Skills.Â
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The practice exams are particularly valuable as they help students familiarise themselves with the test structure, timing and types of questions they encounter, enhancing their confidence and exam-taking strategies.