Saturday, 05 October, 2024

Free Mock OC & Selective Test Day

Is your child aiming for an Opportunity Class (OC) or Selective School placement?

Prepare them with a FREE Mock Test, a vital tool to help them gain confidence and improve their exam performance.

Why a Mock Test is essential:

The Opportunity Class (OC) and Selective High School exams are highly competitive, and well-prepared students have a distinct advantage.

Our free Mock Test offers your child the chance to:

  • Familiarise themselves with the format, timing, and question types they will encounter.
  • Practise under timed conditions, honing their ability to stay focused and manage time effectively.
  • Receive a performance report that provides detailed insights into their strengths and areas for improvement. 

Current students in Year 2 & 3 are invited to sit the Mock OC Test and those in Year 4 & 5 are invited to sit the Mock Selective High School Test.

About the Mock OC & Selective School Test Day

For current Year 2 - 3 students

Mock OC Test

Test structure:

The Mock OC Test is a paper-based exam with multiple-choice questions. It has 3 separate test components:

ComponentTest format
English20 MCQ (20 min)
Maths20 MCQ (20 min)
Critical Thinking20 MCQ (20 min)


Test Date and Time:

Saturday 5 October 10:00am – 11:15am (75 minutes in total)

Location:

Matrix Hurstville, Parramatta, and Strathfield campuses.

After the test:

In the weeks following the Mock Test, you’ll receive an in-depth diagnostic report delivering insights into your child’s performance, including:

  • How their test scores compare to those of other students
  • Their performance in each section of the exam
  • Recommendations for better exam preparation and improvement
For current Year 4 - 5 students

Mock Selective School Test

Test structure:

The Mock Selective High School Test is a paper-based exam with multiple-choice questions. It has 3 separate test components:

ComponentTest format
English25 MCQ (30 min)
Maths25 MCQ (30 min)
Critical Thinking40 MCQ (45 min)


Test Date and Time:

Saturday 5 October 10:00am – 12:00pm (120 minutes in total)

Location:

Matrix Hurstville, Parramatta, and Strathfield campuses.

After the test:

In the weeks following the Mock Test, you’ll receive an in-depth diagnostic report delivering insights into your child’s performance, including:

  • How their test scores compare to those of other students
  • Their performance in each section of the exam
  • Recommendations for better exam preparation and improvement

Register for the Mock OC and Selective Test Day



Frequently asked questions

The Mock OC Test is for students in Years 2 and 3 planning to take the OC test in 2025 or 2026 respectively. The Mock Selective High School Test is for students in Years 4 and 5 planning to take the OC test in 2025 or 2026 respectively.

Register each child individually due to limited spaces.

For Year 2 and 3 students, the Mock OC Test is 75 minutes in total including instructions and breaks.

For Year 4 and 5 students, the Mock Selective School Test is 120 minutes in total including instructions and breaks.

No need. If your child took the Matrix Mock OC Test before, this event isn’t necessary. If your child is now preparing for the Selective High School Test, we invite them to attend and sit the Mock Selective School Test.

Absolutely! We’re offering the test for free to help parents gauge their child’s proficiency in English, Maths, and Critical Thinking.

No. The test is administered in-person under strict exam conditions to mimic the actual test conditions.

Arrive 15 minutes early. Students should bring a water bottle, a 2B pencil, and eraser.

Kindly cancel 48 hours in advance so we can accommodate students on the waiting list.

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