Earlwood Public School at a glance
- Location
- Earlwood, Canterbury (Inner South-West)
- Type
- Opportunity Class
- Enrolment
- Co-educational
- Year levels
- Year 5–6 (Opportunity Class)
- Entry test
- Opportunity Class (OC) Placement Test
Earlwood Public School hosts an Opportunity Class for high-potential students in Years 5 and 6. Located in the Canterbury area of the inner south-west, it attracts academically capable children from nearby communities.
Reputation and results
Earlwood Public School is a well-regarded primary school with a strong community in the Canterbury area of Sydney's inner south-west. Its Opportunity Class draws high-potential students from the surrounding suburbs, and demand for places is steady.
How entry works
Places at Earlwood 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 Earlwood 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 sat in Year 4, so keep preparation short, steady and positive for a young child.
- Familiarity with the on-screen test format helps as much as content at this age.
- Factor in travel and fit, as a school's setting suits some children better than others.