Test Dates
ACER
Scholarship TesT
Saturday
22 Feb 2025
Selective
Placement Test
Friday - Sunday
1-3 May 2026
OC
Placement Test
Friday - Sunday
1-3 May 2026
Selective Test
Some Key Dates:
Thursday 7th November 2024
Applications for entry to Year 7 in 2026 open online
Friday 21st February 2025
Application close
Friday 18th April 2025
Test admission tickets available to parents online
Friday 2nd May to Sunday 4th May 2025
Selective High School Placement Test
Sunday 18th May 2025
Last day to change selective high school choices
Thursday 31st July 2025
Placement outcomes expected to be released
5pm Wednesday - 17th December 2025
Reserve decision date
Selective Placement Test
Application Guide
What to bring:
Information from the NSW government website (click here)
All students need:
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two 2B pencils
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eraser
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pencil sharpener
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a printed copy of the Test Admission Ticket
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a clear bottle of water
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to wear their school uniform
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If required, bring:
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any items approved as adjustments for disability, e.g. FM transmitters
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EpiPen, asthma inhalers, diabetes or other medication
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glasses
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tissues
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a clear plastic bag for stationery (pencil cases are not allowed)
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a wristwatch (that cannot make a noise, calculate, compute, connect to the internet, send or receive messages, or facilitate attempted malpractice).
Note:
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Students do NOT need to bring their own computer to sit the placement test.
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Each student will be given two A3 pieces of paper for working out at the start of the test.​
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These items are NOT allowed:
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pens
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rulers
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calculators
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note paper
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dictionaries or other books
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smart watches, phones or other devices that compute, photograph, communicate or make a noise
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pencil cases
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Scholarship Test
Key Dates:
September 23rd, 2024
Applications open
Midnight AEDT Tuesday 4th February, 2025
Applications close
Saturday 22nd February, 2025
Test date
Register Now
ACER Scholarship Cycle
Information from ACER website (click here)
ACER Test Structure
Test 1: Written Expression (extended response, 25 minutes)
Test 2: Humanities - Comprehension and Interpretation (40 - 45 multiple choice questions, 40 minutes)
Test 3: Mathematics Level 1, Mathematics & Science Level 2 & 3 (32 - 36 multiple choice questions, 40 minutes)
Test 4: Written Expression (extended response, 25 minutes)
Test structures & further test information can be found on the ACER website under "ACER Scholarship Test structure"
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Two blue or black pens for the Written Expression section of the test.
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Two HB or B pencils for the multiple-choice tests + a good eraser
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Something to eat/drink during the break between tests (optional)
Do NOT bring:
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rulers
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books or papers
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calculators
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other mathematical instruments such as compasses or dividers
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photographic or other data/image-recording equipment
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watches or mobile phones
ACER General Information
Costs:
Each school sets its own application fee. You must complete a separate application and pay a separate fee for each school that you apply to. (Can apply for more than one school). Details are available on the schools’ websites.
How to Apply:
To apply for a test you need to create a Parent Account in the ACER Scholarship Test online application system and then complete an application for your child for each school you wish to apply to. Check the individual school websites before applying online.
Results:
ACER will provide your results to the school/s you've applied to. Some schools will post the result reports to parents in the mail. Other schools have opted for parents to be able to access results online; in this case you will receive a notification email from ACER with information about how to access your report.
OC Test
Some Key Dates:
Thursday 7th November 2024
Applications open for Year 5 entry to an opportunity class in 2026
Friday 21st February 2025
Applications close
Friday 18th April 2025
Test admission tickets available to parents online
Friday 2nd May - Sunday 4th May 2025
Opportunity Class Placement Test
Sunday 18th May 2025
Last day to change school choices
Friday 29th August 2025
Placement outcome expected to be released
5pm Thursday - 22nd January 2026
Reserve decision date
How to Apply
Opportunity Class
Application Guide
All students need:
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two 2B pencils
-
eraser
-
pencil sharpener
-
a printed copy of the Test Admission Ticket
-
a clear bottle of water
-
to wear their school uniform
​
If required, bring:
-
any items approved as adjustments for disability, e.g. FM transmitters
-
EpiPen, asthma inhalers, diabetes or other medication
-
glasses
-
tissues
-
a clear plastic bag for stationery (pencil cases are not allowed)
-
a wristwatch (that cannot make a noise, calculate, compute, connect to the internet, send or receive messages, or facilitate attempted malpractice).
Note:
-
Students do NOT need to bring their own computer to sit the placement test.
-
Each student will be given two A3 pieces of paper for working out at the start of the test.​
​
These items are NOT allowed:
-
pens
-
rulers
-
calculators
-
note paper
-
dictionaries or other books
-
smart watches, phones or other devices that compute, photograph, communicate or make a noise
-
pencil cases
​
Reading Test
The questions are based on a diverse range of texts and assess a range of reading skills. The reading test questions are based on different genres such as non-fiction, fiction, poetry, magazine articles and reports.
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Mathematical Reasoning Test
The mathematical reasoning test assesses the student’s ability to apply mathematical understanding and knowledge to problems, with questions drawn from a range of mathematical content areas. Calculators are not used in the mathematical reasoning test.
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Thinking Skills Test
The thinking skills test assesses the student’s ability in critical thinking and problem solving. There are a range of different question types in the test. No previous knowledge is required for this test.
Number of School Choices Allowed
Opportunity class applications allow up to 4 school choices.
You must choose your first choice school, and you may also select up to 3 more schools in case you don't get your first choice.
But please only choose schools you genuinely would like your child to attend – this may be less than the maximum of 4 choices.