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St Andrew's Cathedral School Scholarship Exam

Coeducational Sydney CBD Anglican Kindergarten to Year 12 Day school
Exam boardACER
Year levelsYear 4 & Year 7 & Year 10
Applications openY4: OPEN FROM 15 Oct 2026 / Y7: TBC / Y10: TBC
Applications closeY4: 1 Feb 2027 / Y7: TBC / Y10: TBC
Exam dateY4: Feb 2027 / Y7: Feb 2027 / Y10: TBC
Scholarship value10% to 60% discount

Last checked 4 Oct 2026 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

"Reflecting our Christian foundations, we are a strong and hopeful learning community that nurtures the individual strengths of each student in our care."

"Students entering Years 4 to 6, Year 7 and Years 10 and 11" may apply for academic scholarships.

TypeCoeducational day school
YearsKindergarten to Year 12
Enrolment—
LocationSydney Square, Sydney NSW 2000

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
"Students entering Years 4 to 6, Year 7 and Years 10 and 11" “Junior School academic scholarships are for new and current students entering Years 4 – 6.” “All applicants for a Year 7 academic scholarship must sit an on-site Scholarship test.” “Scholarships are available for entry into Year 10 or Year 11 only and extend to the end of Year 12.”
Value
"Scholarships provide a discount to tuition fees only. Other fees, such as the enrolment fee, uniforms, compulsory and optional outdoor education camps, the resource levy and music tuition are full price." “NOTE: Scholarships and discounts vary from 10% to 60% discount.”
Conditions
"An online option is not available and there is no catch-up date."

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Applications openY4 (2028 entry): OPEN FROM 15 Oct 2026 — “Applications open: Thursday 15 October 2026” Y7 (2028 entry): TBC Y10 (2028 entry): TBC
Applications closeY4 (2028 entry): 1 Feb 2027 — “Applications close: Monday 1 February 2027” Y7 (2028 entry): TBC Y10 (2028 entry): TBC
ExamY4 (2028 entry): Feb 2027 — “Scholarship test date: TBC February 2027 (testing information will be sent once applications close)” Y7 (2028 entry): Feb 2027 — “Scholarship test date: TBC February 2027” Y10 (2028 entry): TBC

Dates quoted from the official scholarships page, last checked 4 Oct 2026. Dates are indicative and can change — always confirm directly with the school before applying.

How to prepare for the scholarship exam

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Written Expression

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General Ability

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This guide is independent. St Andrew's Cathedral 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.