Macarthur Anglican School Scholarship Exam

Christian, Co-educational, Independent Private School Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 Approximately 1,300 students 85 acres in Cobbitty South West Sydney
Exam board
Year levelsYear 7, 9, 11
Applications closeFriday, 29 January 2027
Exam dateTo be confirmed
Scholarship valueUp to 80% tuition discount

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

"Macarthur is a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 Christian, Co-educational, Independent Private School with approximately 1,300 students."

"Nestled amongst 85 acres of land in picturesque Cobbitty, in South West Sydney, Macarthur is not only a beautiful school but an environment inspiring students to learn." "As a Christian school, our aim is to pursue excellence in order to honour and bring glory to God."

TypeChristian, Co-educational, Independent Private School
YearsPre-Kindergarten to Year 12
EnrolmentApproximately 1,300 students
LocationCobbitty, South West Sydney, NSW

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
Year 7: "Academic Scholarships are open to both existing and external students." Year 9: "Year 9 Academic Scholarships are open to future (external) students." Year 11: "Academic Scholarships are open to future (external) students."
Value
Year 7 Academic: "Successful candidates may receive a 30%, 60%, or 80% tuition fee discount."

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Applications open"2028 Scholarship applications open: Monday, 26 October 2026"
Applications close"2028 Scholarship applications close: Friday, 29 January 2027"
Exam"Scholarship academic testing: To be confirmed"

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. Macarthur Anglican School 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.