A message from Miss Russell

Parent Portal Access – New Families

A quick note for families who are new to the school this year

You don’t need access to the Parent Portal just yet. Portal access for new parents will be organised later in the term.

When it’s ready, you’ll receive an email from the school with:

instructions on how to set up your account

all the information you need to get started

In the meantime, any important information will continue to be shared through our usual school communication channels (school enews).

Thank you for your patience, and welcome to our school community — we’re so glad to have you with us!

Opportunity Class and Selective High School applications open

The application process for 2027 entry into selective high schools and opportunity classes will open on Thursday 6 November 2025.

The application link is available at https://education.nsw.gov.au/schooling/parents-and-carers/choosing-a-school-setting/selective-high-schools from 6 November.

Students seeking placement in an opportunity class are in Year 3 when applications open and will be in Year 4 when applications close.

Students seeking placement in a selective high school are in Year 5 when applications open and in Year 6 when applications close.

Parents who can't use a computer due to disability can seek assistance from the Selective Education Team.

Parents and carers must apply during the application period – late applications will not be accepted. Applications close on Friday 20 February 2026.

To share the online application link with parents and carers, refer to Selective high schools and opportunity classes.

Key dates

Thursday 6 November 2025: Selective high school and opportunity class applications open

Friday 20 February 2026: Applications close

Late April 2026: Students will be allocated to test centres. Test admission tickets will be available to parents/carers in the application dashboard and to schools in SHS and OC schools’ site.

Friday 1 May and Saturday 2 May 2026: Students sit Selective High School Placement Test.

Friday 8 May and Saturday 9 May 2026: Students sit Opportunity Class Placement Test.

Friday 22 May 2026: Selective high school and opportunity class placement make-up tests for students with an approved illness/misadventure request

Late August 2026 (TBC): Selective high school placement outcomes expected to be released

Late September 2026 (TBC): Opportunity class placement outcomes expected to be released