Artarmon Public School at a glance
- Location
- Artarmon, Lower North Shore
- Type
- Opportunity Class
- Enrolment
- Co-educational
- Year levels
- Year 5–6 (Opportunity Class)
- Entry test
- Opportunity Class (OC) Placement Test
Artarmon Public School hosts an Opportunity Class for high-potential students in Years 5 and 6. Located on the Lower North Shore, it draws academically capable children from across the surrounding suburbs.
Reputation and results
Artarmon Public School is a large and well-regarded primary school with a strong academic culture on the Lower North Shore. Its Opportunity Class is a popular option for high-potential students in the area, and demand for places remains high.
How entry works
Places at Artarmon Public School are offered through the Opportunity Class (OC) Placement Test. Students sit the test in Year 4 (for Year 5 entry), list their preferred schools in order, and receive at most one initial offer based on performance and those preferences. For the full mechanics — sections, timing and how placement is decided — see our guide to the OC test.
How to prepare for Artarmon Public School
Because entry is relative and competitive, the families who do best prepare in a way that mirrors the real exam: timed, on a screen, with every mistake reviewed properly. Test Academy’s online platform recreates that environment, marks instantly, and gives the kind of detailed writing feedback that few other providers offer.
- The OC test is taken in Year 4, so keep preparation short, positive and low-pressure.
- Familiarity with the on-screen test format matters as much as content knowledge at this age.
- Weigh travel and fit carefully, as a large school suits some children better than others.