Hurstville Public School (Opportunity Class) at a glance
- Location
- Hurstville, Southern Sydney
- Type
- Opportunity Class
- Enrolment
- Co-educational
- Year levels
- Year 5–6 (Opportunity Class)
- Places
- One of the largest OC intakes in NSW — around 60 places
- Entry test
- Opportunity Class (OC) Placement Test
Hurstville Public School hosts a large Opportunity Class for academically capable students in Years 5 and 6. Sitting in the heart of Southern Sydney, it draws applicants from across the St George area and beyond.
Reputation and results
Hurstville Public School runs one of the biggest Opportunity Class intakes in the state, making it a focal point for high-potential students across Southern Sydney. Its size and location mean strong, consistent demand for places.
How entry works
Places at Hurstville Public School (Opportunity Class) 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 Hurstville Public School (Opportunity Class)
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.
- OC is sat in Year 4 — keep preparation short, calm and positive for a young child.
- Familiarity with the on-screen test format helps as much as content knowledge at this age.
- Consider travel and fit: a large OC like Hurstville suits some children better than others.