SWAT Test Information

SWAT follows the same format and structure as the NSW OC and Selective School Placement Tests. The exam simulates real test conditions and is delivered in a full-length, computer-based format.

Year 3 & 4 – OC Format

SWAT Mock Exam for Year 3 and 4 students mirrors the current OC Placement Test and includes the following sections:

  • Reading – 30 minutes, 25 answers across 13 questions
  • Mathematical Reasoning – 40 minutes, 35 questions
  • Thinking Skills – 30 minutes, 30 questions

🟨 Note: No marks are deducted for incorrect answers.

Year 5 – Selective Format

Year 5 students will sit a SWAT Mock Exam based on the current Selective High School Placement Test format, consisting of:

  • Writing Test – 30 minutes (stimulus-based)
  • Reading – 40 minutes, 30 answers across 16 questions
  • Mathematical Reasoning – 40 minutes, 35 questions
  • Thinking Skills – 40 minutes, 40 questions

🟨 Note: No marks are deducted for incorrect answers.

Writing Test Assessment Criteria:

Students are provided with a stimulus and assessed on:

  • Relevance to the topic
  • Quality of thinking
  • Clear organisation of ideas
  • Originality and creativity
  • Language use
  • Grammar, punctuation, and spelling

🛑 Important: No marks will be awarded for writing that closely resembles published works.

2025 Schedule:

The 2025 testing schedule will be released soon.