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NSW Practice Tests — Selective, OC & NAPLAN

NSW practice tests for Selective, OC, and NAPLAN.

Which test does your child need?

Help your child walk into test day ready, not anxious. Step-by-step explanations on every question and criterion-by-criterion writing feedback. Trusted by 3,000+ NSW families.

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What is your child preparing for?

Three test pathways. Pick the one your child is sitting and go deep — or scroll on for what every bundle includes.

Year 5–6

Selective Test

Built for the May 2027 Selective sitting. 4 sections: Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills, Writing. Criterion-by-criterion writing feedback.

  • 200 tests in Complete bundle
  • LearningHub, practice by skill
  • WritingHub feedback
  • Percentile rankings

From $269
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Year 3–4

Opportunity Class

Built for the May 2027 OC sitting. 3 sections: Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills. WritingHub bonus for Selective head-start.

  • 150 tests in Complete bundle
  • LearningHub, practice by skill
  • Step-by-step on every question
  • Percentile rankings

From $259
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Year 3 & 5

NAPLAN

Online NAPLAN practice tests for Year 3 and Year 5 students. All 4 domains: Reading, Numeracy, Language Conventions, and Writing — with criterion-by-criterion writing feedback.

  • Y3 + Y5 bundles
  • WritingHub feedback
  • Step-by-step explanations
  • Free trial available

From $74
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Every Test Academy bundle includes…

These run across Selective, OC, and NAPLAN. The deep pages have full per-test pricing.

Personalised study schedule

Built from your child's recent attempts, areas for improvement, and how close test day is. Updates as new results come in.

Weekly performance summary

A short, plain-English narrative each Monday on what improved and what to focus on.

Percentile rankings & analytics

Every score positions your child against thousands of NSW peers preparing for the same test.

Step-by-step explanations

Every question explained. Students learn the method, not just the answer.

Student forum

Ask questions, get answers from the Test Academy team and other students.

Built by Sydney specialists

Every question, explanation, and rubric comes from the team that runs our Parramatta classrooms.

Which test does my child need?

Year level determines which tests are coming up. Most students sit more than one.

Year 3
Year 4
  • OC Test — May sitting (Year 5 entry)
Year 5
Year 6

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 targeted practice across Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills, Vocabulary and Writing — plus quick Mental Maths drills. Build the floor.

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    LearningHub

    Master every question type that appears in the test — inference, lateral reasoning, geometric reasoning, and the rest. Weak skills come back until they are mastered.

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    Mock tests

    Highly realistic full mock tests, refreshed after the 2026 sittings. Same on-screen digital format as the real Selective/OC tests, plus the exact NAPLAN domain split. Build exam-day fitness with timed practice.

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    WritingHub

    The ultimate writing improvement tool. Submit, get criterion-by-criterion feedback in minutes, and complete targeted writing exercises to improve.

Hundreds of NSW students preparing for Selective, OC, and NAPLAN tests use Test Academy each year.

What parents and students are saying.

5.0 stars across Google. Pulled from real Test Academy families across Selective, OC, and NAPLAN.

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Ash Saxena Sept. 28, 2026

My son enrolled with Test Academy's 'OC Mastery' package in Term 1 of 2026. Recently he was successful at the OC exam (offer from Ashfield, reserve list for Ryde and Waitara Public Schools). Test Academy’s package was the only material we used for my son's OC journey and Arya and his team were very supportive throughout for his Opportunity Class exam preparation. Every weekend, for 12 weeks, my son took simulated OC tests in an exam environment and received specific and detailed feedback on his performance from his teacher Ms. Nethra. This detailed feedback highlighted specific areas for his improvement and helped to track his progress. Arya’s guidance in addition during the 12-week preparation phase were useful to work on focus areas. After the OC Mastery program was complete, my son also separately enrolled for the OC Mock Test package. In hindsight, we especially appreciate how accurately these mock tests resembled the actual OC exam - this is a reflection of the effort Arya put in for creating a realistic experience. These mock tests really helped my son in the final weeks with his preparation and his performance at the actual OC exam mirrored that in the Mock Tests. Some additional features of the Test Academy OC experience that helped my son with his preparation were: (1) Ample practice tests on the portal - While 50 tests were available initially, towards the final fortnight, when my son had worked through them all, Arya uploaded more tests for practice on request - this was useful and much appreciated. Students can take each test multiple times (useful to practice tricky questions/concepts) and parents get notified every time a test has been completed. (2) Leaderboard and XP points - These are fun, internal incentives that serve to keep children motivated as they track their own performance against peers and gather points as they learn from various tools on the site. (3) AI-enabled learning hub - With different levels of difficulty, this tool is useful for students to understand tips/strategies to improve in and to address specific question types in their focus areas (4) Prompt response on feedback - Arya was very responsive to feedback - for example, he made available a ‘Bookmark’ feature to flag tricky questions for quick review - this was useful in the last fortnight before the exam to review past mistakes etc. After the OC exam, I consulted Arya on 2 occasions to seek his inputs into school selection and then after my son received his OC offer, to assess potential decisions. Arya genuinely cares about his students and offered useful perspectives on both occasions. Overall, Test Academy’s intensive OC Mastery 12 week course is highly recommended for serious students willing to put in the work and prepare well for the OC exam. Arya and his team provided excellent support and without this Mastery program and its resources - my son would not have been able to confidently prepare for and subsequently, succeed at the OC exam! We look forward to exploring the Selective Exam packages in due time as we are happy with the rigour and professional preparation focus at Test Academy!

JA
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 where he needed extra support. His instructor, Aryan, was especially engaging and motivating — to the point where our son became genuinely self-driven and took real ownership of his preparation. Over just 12 weeks, we saw a massive improvement in his internal test scores and overall confidence. By test day, he walked into the exam room calm, prepared, and ready to give it his best shot. Having such a targeted and tactical program made a huge difference, and we’re extremely happy with the way Test Academy supported and guided him throughout the process. Fingers crossed for great results!

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Praveen Singh Aug. 19, 2026

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Aryan and the team at Test Academy for their incredible support throughout Ayansh's Selective High school placement. A huge factor in his success was having access to Test Academy's practice platform-hands down the best preparation tool available. Thanks to Aryan's strategic guidance and the Academy's top-tier resources, Ayansh cleared every hurdle and secured a direct offer to his dream school [Sydney Boys]! We couldn't have asked for a better partner in this journey. Highly recommended to any parent and student aiming for selective success.

Good test material. Helps to prepare for the real test. Recommended for all.

Sandeep Deshpande

great tests. the worked solutions are good, especially for maths because it is handwritten and detailed so my son can learn by himself. thinking skills can get hard.

Steven Handel

Nice tests and good online platform, recommend.

Pedram Mohammadi

Really nice tests. But wow, some of the thinking skills were really hard for me and my daughter. The math questions at the end of tests are also hard and creative.

Theresa Cooke

Hard to find websites that offer quality selective tests for a reasonable price so I'm really glad I found this one. My son loves the layout of the website and the formatting makes the content more enjoyable for him.

Adam Nguyen

This is great. I am a student in year 6 and now I feel very confident.

Parthib Hasnat

Quality test material at an affordable price. I bought Selective test modules for my son. The questions are a good mix of various styles and difficulty levels. A detailed explanation of answers is a big plus. Highly recommended.

Senthil K Sarangapani

Great platform and easy to use. Highly recommend and super affordable.

Michael Farah

Bought this recently for the selective test coming soon and my child is super happy with the questions and the explanations. The platform is amazing to use.

Bahariyeh A Arabi

Test academy is a great package, it helped my sibling a lot with preparing for the selective tests. Many other places are too expensive and don't have quality material, or some don't even have answers. But when I found Test Academy, my problems were solved. Answers to all the questions, which was beneficial because there were a lot of difficult and challenging questions, so the solutions helped my sister understand how to answer the question. Great Value for money, and very satisfied with the test material

Riley Luxmoore

Dev is using this for the last 2 weeks and is finding challenging and useful. I highly recommend this website. And for me as a father it’s has great customer service.

Tanuj Sharma

Arya truly care about their students success, and it shows. Thank you for being such a great teacher and role model. Really appreciate for supporting everyone. Thanks alot.🙏😃

Stuti Agrawal

It's helped me a lot with preparation for the selective test and it's taken a lot of pressure off my shoulders

Idin Zah

Testacademy is excellent. Very resourceful and helpful for my kid. It builds confidence in his selective test. He enjoys practising tests and writing task. There are many coaching centres and online test packs. But Test Academy provides questions way similar to Selective test and their team have motto of each and every kid should have access to it.

Padmashree Rao

After my son had a very bad experience on another platform, I decided to try test academy and he is very happy now. The platform is well designed and fast, questions are very interesting, and the explanations are really helpful. I think the tests are a bit more difficult than the past NSW selective papers, but this is a good thing because my son will be more prepared for the real thing. The writing system is also amazing, my son is actually starting to enjoy writing now and the feedback has helped him improve. Totally worth the price!

Laetitia Fishcer

Excellent platform to help kids for selective exam. The team understands what exactly a student requires to prepare and provide as much as related straight forward assistance via platform.

Trupti Kotadia

Excellent platform, interface and questions for selective prep. Solutions are simple and easy to understand in steps. Great for building confidence in children, my child’s confidence has improved. I really liked the feedback provided and model writing provided for writing. Thanks Arya for your kindness and generosity.. I wish the whole team all the best!

Kulbir Kaur

We’re so proud of our daughter’s progress in thinking skills where she used to struggle. Thanks to the support from test academy, she went into the selective test feeling prepared and walked out confident in her performance. The improvement has been amazing, huge thanks to the team for helping her reach this point!

Annie Yuan

The platform really helped my son get into the top writing band in selective tests 2025. Amazing team who took our feedback on the platform and also implemented possible ones. Big shout out the entire crew!

Manju Muralidharan

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 encouraging environment where the kids feel motivated and supported, and it’s clear how much thought and effort goes into their approach. We’re so grateful for the way they nurture learning while ensuring steady progress is made.

Sahba Danesh

Great Selective Course and easy to access thanks.

Yves Zheng

Great practice test and affordable, highly recommended

Anita

Online bundle is very useful for practise.

Poongodi Saravanan

We are so happy with test academy for selective test preparation. The teacher is incredible and our daughter actually say she looks forward to class. The technology they use is advanced, nothing like anything I have seen. Online student platform is very useful for her practice. Other big tutoring centres we went to for long time before here are way behind. She has made major improvements in her weakest sections and is more confident now. Thank you.

Daniel Lao

Test Academy’s teachers are compassionate, knowledgeable, and creative. My daughter’s confidence in maths grew significantly in just one term, and her second school report clearly showed a meaningful improvement in her mathematical skills. My son, even though he is in kindergarten and not usually a fan of school, absolutely loves his classes at Test Academy and remembers what he learns there. We are very grateful for the supportive and inspiring environment they create for children.

Simin Gouran

A very effective platform for Studies. It provides clear insights into a student’s performance, including strengths, gaps, and trends, along with helpful explanations for incorrect answers. Highly appreciated.

Jibran Sabir

The best selective test tutors we've had and the test academy student platform is super fun and useful.

Idin Zah

The way they teach is so fun and engaging, I learn so quickly and I actually look forward to my classes.

Armin Zah

Hi my son really enjoyed the Holiday crash course at Test Academy, He said that the platform was superb with feedback and teaching method. Thank you

Kasunthi Nissanka

My son is extremely engaged preparing for selective at testacademy and actually looks forward to class. So many places have qualified teachers but his teacher here has the fancy resume and can actually teach complex topics very clearly. Great culture and always feel updated as a parent.

Adrian Nader

Test Academy helped me familiarise myself with the selective tests format, and their teaching style is very patient and understandable.

Bianca Tamang

Very nice. Very good.

Forrest Lin

I honestly think Test Academy is one of the most underrated tutoring centres in Sydney. Arya and Aryan explain concepts really well, and it’s made a big difference for my child. They’re very patient, take the time to address all our questions, and always provide helpful feedback. Their software is also excellent and keeps getting better.

Rajkumar Narmeti

My daughter completed all four terms of selective school test preparation using materials from two different institutions. Despite that, she still lacked confidence and struggled to perform well. A friend recommended Test Academy, and we decided to try a trial class. From the very first session, we were impressed. In the initial weeks, my daughter faced significant challenges. She often felt overwhelmed, struggled to choose the correct answers, and was scoring fewer than 10 correct responses. Writing tasks were also difficult for her. However, within a few weeks, we began to see real improvement. In just 1.5 months, she progressed to achieving nearly 100% correct answers and showed remarkable improvement in her writing skills. What truly sets Test Academy apart is their LearningHub platform. It provides outstanding support by offering questions ranging from basic to advanced levels, ensuring students fully understand each concept. The system identifies weak areas, corrects mistakes, and guides students step by step until they gain confidence. This structured approach made a huge difference for my daughter. Another key strength is Arya, who I believe leads Test Academy. His dedication is exceptional. He provides almost 24/7 support, responds quickly, and always follows up—even if a call is missed. He also guided us through school selection after the test, which was incredibly helpful. After the exam, my daughter said that all the questions felt easy except for one in mathematics. She was able to complete each subject within 20 minutes and felt confident throughout the test. This transformation is entirely due to Test Academy and their excellent platform. I strongly recommend Test Academy for selective school test preparation. This is not a promotional review—this is our genuine experience.

Infas Mohamed Sitheeq

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 where he needed extra support. His instructor, Aryan, was especially engaging and motivating — to the point where our son became genuinely self-driven and took real ownership of his preparation. Over just 12 weeks, we saw a massive improvement in his internal test scores and overall confidence. By test day, he walked into the exam room calm, prepared, and ready to give it his best shot. Having such a targeted and tactical program made a huge difference, and we’re extremely happy with the way Test Academy supported and guided him throughout the process. Fingers crossed for great results!

Jasper Lee

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Aryan and the team at Test Academy for their incredible support throughout Ayansh's Selective High school placement. A huge factor in his success was having access to Test Academy's practice platform-hands down the best preparation tool available. Thanks to Aryan's strategic guidance and the Academy's top-tier resources, Ayansh cleared every hurdle and secured a direct offer to his dream school [Sydney Boys]! We couldn't have asked for a better partner in this journey. Highly recommended to any parent and student aiming for selective success.

Praveen Singh

It is a very nice centre the tutors are really nice and they actually helped me get into a selective school, I highly recommend this place for you and your child.

Veekshitha Durgamopen

From my daughter’s words: The selective lessons have really helped me improve. This year, I was able to get into selective, and I thank Test Academy for that. Not only have they pushed me to do harder questions but they will always explain the answer very clearly so that the whole class understands and learns a faster way to solve.

Kam Wong

My daughter’s academic skill improved significantly within Test Academy’s selective course run by Arya and Aryan. She successfully gained an offer from her dream school, James Ruse.

Khadga Tamang

“The secret weapon every student should have” Dear Test Academy, This letter is to show my gratitude towards you, for helping me with my high school admissions. You have given me excellent academic adventures to go on even when I didn't feel confident at the beginning. This progress was beyond insane, so instead of keeping this joy all to myself, I thought "Why not share it with the people who were instrumental in my success?" I really hope you do read this... because trust me, you need to. It will make you as happy as I am! It all started last year, when I started working on my Selective exam. At this point I was terrified of the examination process as well as all the competition.I didn't know where to begin. It all felt very overwhelming. My dad asked one of his friends, whose son got into Selective, for some ideas. They said "Oh, I know the perfect website for you guys", and recommended Test Academy. Now, Test Academy, I'm not trying to be rude to you guys, but at first, I was as petrified as a cat! I wouldn't even come near it, since I was too afraid that I might get a bad score. However, that didn't stop my parents from encouraging me to try them out. So I thought, "Maybe I'll just go for it. My parents paid for the tests, and I don't wanna disappoint them," I started with scores around 35%, and 40%, and I would cry because of the terrible scores. I thought that I would do very badly in my actual exams, but I kept going. Your explanations and answers for the test questions really helped me out, and taught me along the way. As I continued, something surprising happened, I realised that the more I did them, the higher my scores were getting. My parents were right all this time. Eventually, I stopped feeling afraid to take on the challenges that you have to offer. Now, I apologize in advance if this letter is too long, but I have excellent news to share with you. I sat some ACER and AAS exams, to try and win a scholarship. A scholarship is not a joke. It's an amazing thing to achieve. When I was doing the exams though, I went from thinking in the worst case scenario to a positive mindset. Because of this, the news was A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. I got the results from three schools, Tara Anglican, Santa Sabina, and Northholm Grammar. At Tara, I was in the top four per cent in almost everything. In Santa Sabina, I did exceptionally well, but the best outcome was from Northholm Grammar. I was ecstatic beyond words, because a scholarship was something I have always wanted. Now, just remember this. The reason why I got this is because of you. You were the ones who made me smarter, who made me go through the real exam vibe, and made me grow to where I stand today. I hope this boosts your reputation, and when I grow older, I will definitely make sure to tell my younger friends about you. I still have my upcoming Selective Exam, but I feel very confident that I will do well in the test. Thank you for everything you have done for me. Yours sincerely, Akshaya Valluri PS: When the results for the selective examinations came in, I was on the wait-list for my top two choices, but got an offer from Penrith. Mind you, I was spending upwards of 20 hours a week on my music, so I had relatively very little time to focus on the Selective exam. Having "Test Academy" in my toolkit allowed me to make the best use of what little time I had, and the practice was just so invaluable, that the results from the exam were very very positive. I recommend to everyone, irrespective of where you get your tutoring or training, sign up for Test Academy's practice tests and be religious about practicing and you will notice excellent progress in your scores. There are upwards of 200 exams in total and at the end of it all, you will be like a well trained warrior.

Rajesh & Akshaya Valluri

My two children explored Test Academy for Selective and Opportunity exam. I am happy to share that my daughter got an opportunity class offer from Wollongong Public School and my son got an offer from a selective school (Karabar high school). Highly recommend Test academy due to their academic excellency, teaching quality and computer-based resources. I believe their continuous monitoring works to achieve this success. And one more thing, my both children achieved top 10% in the mathematical reasoning section.

Noor Milon

We had a really positive experience with Test Academy’s OC online test platform. We purchased the online test package for our son, and we’re very happy to share that he received an OC offer! 🎉 He really enjoyed doing the mock tests and found the platform easy to use, with good-quality questions. It helped him get familiar with the OC test format, question types and time management, while also building his confidence. We’re very happy with the support the platform provided during his preparation and would definitely recommend it to other parents preparing for the OC test.

Kamini Garg

Very clear tutors, taught my son so much!

Khatira Rahmani

Test Academy is a wonderful tutoring centre, filled with great strategies for studying, attitudes to learning, and others who think alike, as well as great tutors who teach students ahead of time, giving them an edge over their peers at school.

Yel Kyaw

My son enrolled with Test Academy's 'OC Mastery' package in Term 1 of 2026. Recently he was successful at the OC exam (offer from Ashfield, reserve list for Ryde and Waitara Public Schools). Test Academy’s package was the only material we used for my son's OC journey and Arya and his team were very supportive throughout for his Opportunity Class exam preparation. Every weekend, for 12 weeks, my son took simulated OC tests in an exam environment and received specific and detailed feedback on his performance from his teacher Ms. Nethra. This detailed feedback highlighted specific areas for his improvement and helped to track his progress. Arya’s guidance in addition during the 12-week preparation phase were useful to work on focus areas. After the OC Mastery program was complete, my son also separately enrolled for the OC Mock Test package. In hindsight, we especially appreciate how accurately these mock tests resembled the actual OC exam - this is a reflection of the effort Arya put in for creating a realistic experience. These mock tests really helped my son in the final weeks with his preparation and his performance at the actual OC exam mirrored that in the Mock Tests. Some additional features of the Test Academy OC experience that helped my son with his preparation were: (1) Ample practice tests on the portal - While 50 tests were available initially, towards the final fortnight, when my son had worked through them all, Arya uploaded more tests for practice on request - this was useful and much appreciated. Students can take each test multiple times (useful to practice tricky questions/concepts) and parents get notified every time a test has been completed. (2) Leaderboard and XP points - These are fun, internal incentives that serve to keep children motivated as they track their own performance against peers and gather points as they learn from various tools on the site. (3) AI-enabled learning hub - With different levels of difficulty, this tool is useful for students to understand tips/strategies to improve in and to address specific question types in their focus areas (4) Prompt response on feedback - Arya was very responsive to feedback - for example, he made available a ‘Bookmark’ feature to flag tricky questions for quick review - this was useful in the last fortnight before the exam to review past mistakes etc. After the OC exam, I consulted Arya on 2 occasions to seek his inputs into school selection and then after my son received his OC offer, to assess potential decisions. Arya genuinely cares about his students and offered useful perspectives on both occasions. Overall, Test Academy’s intensive OC Mastery 12 week course is highly recommended for serious students willing to put in the work and prepare well for the OC exam. Arya and his team provided excellent support and without this Mastery program and its resources - my son would not have been able to confidently prepare for and subsequently, succeed at the OC exam! We look forward to exploring the Selective Exam packages in due time as we are happy with the rigour and professional preparation focus at Test Academy!

Ash Saxena

Arian from Test Academy is an exceptional tutor. He is fantastic with kids and has a real ability to understand each child’s strengths and the areas where they need support. He knows exactly how to help improve their scores while also building their confidence. What really stands out is the quality of his advice and guidance. He doesn’t just teach the material, he understands how to get the best out of each student and gives practical, valuable advice along the way. I highly recommend Arian to any parent looking for a knowledgeable, dedicated and genuinely great tutor for their child.

Bashir Mohebpoor

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Frequently asked questions

The Selective High School Placement Test is designed for high-achieving Year 6 students aiming to secure a place in selective high schools. The test assesses students in reading, mathematics, thinking skills, and writing, providing opportunities for academically gifted students to excel in a challenging environment.

Preparation for the Selective Test involves a balance of structured study, practice tests, and time management. Using online platforms like testacademy.com.au can help simulate the actual test environment, provide detailed feedback, and identify areas for improvement. Focus on building strong reading comprehension, problem-solving skills, and test-taking strategies to maximise your child’s performance.

Entry into selective schools depends on a combination of the weighted test percentile and school-specific cut-offs, which vary each year. Typically, weighted percentiles above 95 are considered competitive for top selective schools like James Ruse Agricultural High School, Baulkham Hills High School, Sydney Boys High School, and a few others. A weighted percentile above 76 generally grants entry into a selective school. Understanding your child’s ranking and percentile in practice tests can help gauge their potential score. Use our weighted percentile calculator to see exactly which schools you can get into with different test section percentiles.

Your school performance is no longer considered. The Selective Test is scored solely based on your performance in the tests, which is then weighted by test section and converted to a percentile ranking you against every other student.

Yes. The Test Academy team is always hard at work to ensure that our students practice the most realistic, up-to-date format possible. We have already updated our tests to include the new Reading question type ("inline-cloze") announced by the NSW DoE in late 2025.

Ranking is critical in determining placement. Students are ranked based on their Overall Placement Score and then offered positions according to their preferences for selective schools. Higher-ranked students are more likely to receive an offer from their first preference, making it essential to accurately list school preferences based on realistic scores.

Selective High Schools are for academically gifted students in Years 7-12, while Opportunity Classes (OC) cater to high-achieving students in Years 5 and 6.

Recent updates to the Selective Test include a greater focus on thinking skills, which assess logical reasoning, problem-solving, and critical thinking. This section aims to identify students with strong analytical abilities rather than relying solely on rote memorisation. Further, the Selective Test and OC Test are computer-based as of 2025. The exams are available to be taken over a 2-3 day window. Staying updated with NSW Department of Education announcements is vital to understanding any new changes.

The success rate varies each year depending on the number of applicants and the available spots. On average, around 15,000 students apply for approximately 4,000 spots in selective schools. Roughly 1500 spots are available for the top Selective High Schools. This high level of competition highlights the importance of thorough preparation and understanding the selection process.

If a student doesn’t receive an offer or if parents believe there were exceptional circumstances affecting their performance, they can submit an appeal. The appeals process requires evidence, such as medical certificates or documentation of unforeseen disruptions. Appeals should be lodged promptly, and it’s important to maintain realistic expectations during this process.

The Opportunity Class (OC) Placement Test is designed for high-achieving Year 4 students seeking placement in specialised classes for Years 5 and 6. These classes provide an enriched curriculum that challenges students academically, making them suitable for children with a passion for learning and advanced academic abilities. It is also an excellent stepping stone to entering a Selective High School.

Preparation for the OC Test should include regular practice of sample questions, time management skills, and familiarisation with the test format. Using online practice platforms like testacademy.com.au helps simulate real test conditions, providing targeted feedback on areas needing improvement. A consistent study routine focusing on critical thinking and advanced reading comprehension is beneficial.

Entry into an opportunity class depends on a combination of the weighted test percentile and school-specific cut-offs, which vary each year. Typically, weighted percentiles above 93 are considered competitive for top primary schools like Matthew Pearce Public School, Epping West Public School, Beecroft Public School, and a few others. Use our weighted percentile calculator to see exactly which schools you can get into with different test section percentiles.

There are around 2000 places available in OC classes across New South Wales each year, with over 13000 applicants. This makes the process highly competitive. Ensuring that your child has a strong academic foundation is key to increasing their chances of success.

It’s common for children to feel anxious before the OC Test. To alleviate stress, create a balanced study routine that includes breaks, physical activity, and relaxation time. Encouragement and reassurance from parents play a crucial role in building your child's confidence. Using practice tests that mimic the actual exam can also help reduce anxiety by familiarising your child with the test format.

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NSW Practice Tests — Complete Guide (Selective, OC, NAPLAN)

Three NSW tests sit at the centre of academic admissions and assessment for primary-aged students: the Opportunity Class (OC) Test sat in Year 4, the Selective High School Placement Test sat in Year 6, and the national NAPLAN assessment sat in Years 3 and 5. Test Academy covers all three, with bundles split between Essential (6-month access) and Complete (12-month access plus WritingHub and LearningHub).

The NSW Selective Test (Year 6)

The NSW Selective High School Placement Test selects Year 6 students for entry into Year 7 at one of 51 selective and partially selective high schools. ~17,000 candidates sit each year for ~4,248 places. The test is delivered fully online with typed writing; each of the four sections (Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills, Writing) carries 25% of the total mark. See full Selective guide →

The NSW Opportunity Class Test (Year 4)

The OC Test selects Year 4 students for placement in Opportunity Classes — academic streams in Years 5 and 6 at 88 OC primary schools. ~13,000–15,000 candidates sit each year for ~1,840 places. The test covers Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, and Thinking Skills (no writing section). Students often progress from OC to Selective; the Complete OC bundle includes WritingHub to start Selective writing prep early. See full OC guide →

NAPLAN (Year 3 and Year 5)

NAPLAN is the national literacy and numeracy assessment, sat in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9 — Test Academy supports Year 3 and Year 5. Four domains: Reading, Numeracy, Language Conventions, and Writing. The 2026 NAPLAN window ran 11–23 March 2026. NAPLAN is fully online (since 2022) for Years 5/7/9 writing; Year 3 writing is still paper-based. See full NAPLAN guide →

How the three tests overlap

The same student may sit all three over their primary years: NAPLAN Y3 → OC (Y4) → NAPLAN Y5 → Selective (Y6). The skills overlap substantially — Reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning, and thinking skills carry across all three. Families who plan a multi-year preparation arc save effort by starting on the OC bank in Year 3 and continuing onto Selective in Year 5. Test Academy's bundles are independent purchases but the platform is shared.

2026 NSW education reforms (in plain English)

Bruniges review aftermath. Following 2025 test-day disruptions, NSW DoE has tightened venue logistics: max 300 students per large venue / 180 per smaller venue, direct DoE oversight, multiple test versions. Applies to both Selective and OC.

Equity Placement Model. Up to 20% of Selective and OC places held for under-represented groups: 10% low socio-educational advantage, 5% Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander, plus rural/regional and disability allocations.

Gender equity from 2027 intake. Coeducational selective high schools and OC classes will offer equal numbers of girls' and boys' places.

Test 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 preparation runs from the Parramatta campus; the online platform serves families anywhere in the state.

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What Test Academy is

Test Academy prepares primary and upper-primary students in New South Wales for the Opportunity Class test, the Selective High School placement test and NAPLAN. Families use it in three ways, on their own or together: term classes, 1-on-1 tutoring sessions, and the online practice test platform. Term classes Weekly classes run in person at our Parramatta centre and live online …

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Creating your account

A parent or guardian sets the account up at /register/. It is free, and you need a mobile you can receive a text on and an inbox you can open while you fill the form in. The steps are shown along the top as Student, Account, Focus and Trial. Student The student's first name and last name, their date of …

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Overview of term classes

A term class is a weekly session that runs across a school term. Classes run in person at our Parramatta campus and live online, and the two follow the same lesson, the same booklet and the same mock test each week. What a session looks like Groups are kept small, at eight students or fewer, so every child gets attention. …

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What test bundles are

A test bundle is a one off purchase that unlocks the online practice library on your child's dashboard. It is how a family gets self paced exam preparation without enrolling in a class. What a bundle unlocks The confirmation screen after payment lists what has just opened up: Practice tests, the Selective, OC and NAPLAN papers that match the bundle …

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Ways to pay

Card payments everywhere on the site are handled by Stripe, so we never see or store your card number. Which other methods you are offered depends on what you are paying for. Test bundles Buying online access on Test bundles sends you to a secure Stripe page and is paid by card. There is a box on that page for …

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