Selective high schools and opportunity classes

Changes to the application process for 2026 entry

Selective high schools

Selective high schools are for high potential and gifted students in Years 7 to 12. For Year 7 entry, parents apply when their child is at the end of Year 5 or the beginning of Year 6.

Opportunity classes (Year 5–6)

Opportunity classes are for high potential and gifted students in Year 5 and 6.

Parents apply when students are at the end Year 3 or the beginning of Year 4 for placement in Year 5. It is a 2-year program (Year 5 to 6). Parents cannot apply for Year 6 placement only.