OC Schools — All Opportunity Class Schools in NSW (2026)

What schools offer OC in NSW

Opportunity Classes are offered at 88 primary schools across New South Wales, with 1840 places available. Note that 100 of these places are reserved for Aurora College, the state’s virtual selective school servicing rural and remote students. These schools provide specialised classes for academically gifted and talented students in Years 5 and 6. OC programs are designed to challenge students with enriched curriculum and learning experiences.

OC schools are located throughout NSW, with concentrations in metropolitan Sydney, but also including schools in regional areas. Each school operates its OC program independently, though all follow the NSW Department of Education's guidelines for gifted and talented education.

Available places

Each OC school has a limited number of places available. The number of spots varies by school, typically ranging from 15 to 60 places per year. This number is determined by the school's capacity and resources. In 2026, schools will require accepted applicants to be equally balanced in gender.

When applying for OC placement, you can list up to 4 schools in order of preference. It's important to consider:

• The number of available places at each school (fewer places = more competitive)
• Your child's academic performance and test results
• The competitiveness level of each school
• Practical considerations like distance and commute time
• The gender balance of applicants to the school in that year

The total number of OC places across all schools is limited, which contributes to the competitive nature of the selection process.

Competitiveness

OC schools are categorised by their competitiveness level, which reflects how difficult it is to gain entry based on historical acceptance patterns and demand.

When choosing your 4 school preferences, consider including a mix of competitiveness levels to maximise your chances of receiving an offer.

All OC Schools in NSW

All 87 Opportunity Class schools in NSW, with their location, available places, competitiveness and NAPLAN ranking. Click any school to see its 2026 OC results: offers and reserve bands shared by families. Aurora College is not included below, as it is a virtual school serving rural and remote students.