OC Schools — All Opportunity Class Schools in NSW (2026)
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A comprehensive guide to all Opportunity Class schools in New South Wales. Explore schools by location, understand available places and competitiveness levels, and find the right OC school for your child.
TL;DR
- There are 88 Opportunity Class schools across NSW
- Aurora College is a distance learning school for students in remote and regional areas
- Schools are categorized by competitiveness: Highly Competitive, Competitive, or Standard
- Each school has a limited number of available places (typically 30-60 spots)
- Use the interactive map below to explore schools by location
- Click on any school card or map marker to see detailed information
- Consider distance, competitiveness, and available places when choosing your 4 school preferences
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 categorized by their competitiveness level, which reflects how difficult it is to gain entry based on historical acceptance patterns and demand.
Highly Competitive
These schools receive the most applications and typically require the highest test scores for entry. They are often located in areas with high academic achievement and strong demand for selective education.
Competitive
These schools are still highly sought after but may have slightly more places available or be in areas with moderate demand. Entry is competitive but may be more achievable than highly competitive schools.
Standard
These schools offer OC programs but may have fewer applications or more available places. They can be good options for students who want an OC experience but may not have scores high enough for more competitive schools.
When choosing your 4 school preferences, consider including a mix of competitiveness levels to maximize your chances of receiving an offer.
All OC Schools in NSW
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