OC and Selective test 2027: key dates for 2028 entry
Official 2027 test dates and application deadlines for NSW Opportunity Class (Year 5, 2028) and Selective High School (Year 7, 2028) entry.
Updated 8 November 2026
Applications for 2028 entry to NSW opportunity classes and selective high schools opened on 5 November 2026. These are the official dates published by the NSW Department of Education (page updated 6 November 2026).
Opportunity class (Year 5 entry in 2028)
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 5 November 2026 |
| Applications close | 15 February 2027 |
| Placement test | 11 and 12 May 2027 (one day per student) |
| Make-up test | 10 June 2027 |
| Last day to change school choices | 25 June 2027 |
| Outcomes | September 2027 |
Selective high school (Year 7 entry in 2028)
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 5 November 2026 |
| Applications close | 15 February 2027 |
| Placement test | 13 and 14 May 2027 (one day per student) |
| Make-up test | 11 June 2027 |
| Last day to change school choices | 25 June 2027 |
| Outcomes | August 2027 |
Late applications are not accepted, so put 15 February 2027 in your calendar now. From 2026 the tests are held only in NSW; students living interstate or overseas must travel to NSW to sit them.
What to do now
- Read the official application information and apply online before 15 February 2027.
- Have your child try a full practice test to see where they stand. Our OC Mock Test 1 is free.
- Make a simple plan for the months until May. See our preparation timeline.
Sources
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