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How to apply for our opportunity class

Opportunity classes are one of the ways that the department supports high potential and gifted students. These are students who learn faster and more easily than others.

It is a two-year program from Year 5 to 6. Parents and carers cannot apply for Year 6 placement only.

You can apply even if our school is outside your local enrolment area. Enrolment is by application only. Students must sit the placement test to be offered a place.

We offer an equal number of places for girls and boys. Learn more at Gender parity model

When to apply

Applications are now closed for opportunity class entry in 2027

There is no late application period. If you have a question about your current application, please visit Selective high schools and opportunity classes. You can also send a message to the Selective Education Team in your application dashboard.

Applications usually open in early November (when students are in Year 3) and close in February the next year. You can choose up to 4 schools to apply to.

For more information, check the key dates.

Applications are managed by the department’s Selective Education Team.

Apply online

Residency requirements

To be enrolled in an opportunity class:

• you and your child must be living in NSW at the start of the school year

• and your child must be either:

• an Australian or New Zealand citizen

• an Australian permanent resident

• hold a visa that allows enrolment – check the list here: Visa subclasses and enrolment conditions.

Steps

1. Visit the application website
2. Register to start your application
3. Verify your email address
4. Log in
5. Complete all sections of the application
6. Select submit
7. Student sits the placement test
8. Outcomes are released

Fair access

The department supports high potential and gifted students from all backgrounds to apply. We know that some of these students experience educational disadvantage. To make access fairer, the Equity Placement Model holds up to 20% of places for:

• students from low socio-educational backgrounds

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

• students from rural and remote areas

• students with disabilities.

For more information, visit Fair Access.

Late applications

Closing dates for applications are strictly observed. Make sure you submit your application before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

For more information, check the key dates.

More information

For more information about the placement test, application process and fair access, visit  Selective high schools and opportunity classes.