Danebank Scholarship Exam

Anglican Girls Hurstville NSW 2220 Years K–12 Year 7 scholarship entry
Exam board
Year levelsYear 7
Applications close3 Feb 2027
Exam dateFri 12 Feb 2027
Scholarship valuePart/full tuition fees

Last checked 2026-06-24 against the official scholarships page →  |  Dates are indicative — always confirm with the school before applying. All scholarship details on this page are taken from the school's official website; preparation guidance is provided by Ace Achievers.

About the school

"This is a vibrant, passionate community of learning. Where every girl matters and belongs."

"Danebank is anchored in a Christian foundation and, as a member of the Anglican Schools Corporation"

TypeAnglican school for girls
YearsYears K–12
Enrolment
Location80 - 98 Park Road, Hurstville NSW 2220
★★★★★"Danebank is the top performing independent school in Sydney's Georges River and Sutherland Shire regions, and one of the leading girls schools in Australia."

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
"For girls with exceptional academic ability and potential."
Value
"offered for part tuition fees" and covers "remission of tuition fees only (part or full)"

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Applications close"3 February 2027"
Exam"Friday 12 February 2027"

Dates quoted from the official scholarships page, last checked 2026-06-24. Dates are indicative and can change — always confirm directly with the school before applying.

How to prepare for the scholarship exam

Across scholarship papers (AAS, ACER and Edutest), the two sections where most students gain the most ground are Written Expression and Abstract Reasoning / General Ability — the parts rarely taught at school that reward structured practice. Read our detailed exam guides for each (focused courses launching July 2026):

Written Expression

Scholarship Writing

The planning, structure and timing that win marks on a short, timed scholarship writing task.

Explore Writing guide →

Scholarship Writing course — coming July 2026

General Ability

GA (General Ability)

Verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning patterns, trained for speed under exam conditions.

Explore GA guide →

GA course — coming July 2026

Free writing assessment

See exactly where your child's writing stands

We provide an exam-style scholarship writing mock. Your child sits it, we mark it against the real criteria and return detailed feedback and a mark — so you know their level and their weak spots before the exam.

Before the exam — build real experience through competitions

Academic competitions are a low-pressure way to build the reasoning, problem-solving and exam temperament that scholarship exams reward — and to discover what your child enjoys. Pick your child's year level to see where to start.

This guide is independent. Danebank is not affiliated with Ace Achievers. All scholarship details are quoted from the school's official website — always confirm on the official page before applying.