Matthew Pearce Public School at a glance
- Location
- Baulkham Hills, The Hills
- Type
- Opportunity Class
- Enrolment
- Co-educational
- Year levels
- Year 5–6 (Opportunity Class)
- Entry test
- Opportunity Class (OC) Placement Test
Matthew Pearce Public School hosts an Opportunity Class for high-potential students in Years 5 and 6. Located in Baulkham Hills in The Hills district, it attracts academically capable children from the surrounding suburbs.
Reputation and results
Matthew Pearce Public School is a large and well-regarded primary school with a strong academic culture in The Hills district. Its Opportunity Class draws high-potential students from across the area, and demand for places is consistently high.
How entry works
Places at Matthew Pearce 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 Matthew Pearce 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.
- Because the OC test is sat in Year 4, keep preparation calm, brief and positive.
- Familiarity with the on-screen test format helps a young child feel comfortable on the day.
- Weigh travel and fit, as a large school suits some children more than others.