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St Luke's Grammar School Scholarship Exam

Anglican Co-educational Dee Why & Bayview, Northern Beaches Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12
Exam boardAAS
Year levelsYear 7 & Year 10 & Year 11
Applications openTBC
Applications close31 Jan 2027
Exam date13 Feb 2027
Scholarship value100%, 50% or 25% of School Fees

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

"As an educator, Geoff Lancaster is committed to developing the whole person, encouraging students to become intentional learners, taking opportunities to try things outside their comfort zone and bringing their skills and talents to bear within the different communities to which they belong."

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TypeAnglican co-educational school
YearsPre-Kindergarten to Year 12
Enrolment—
LocationDee Why & Bayview, Northern Beaches

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
"All Academic Scholarships are available to both existing St Luke's students and those not currently enrolled." “These Scholarships are for students entering into Years 7, 10 and 11.”
Value
"either 100%, 50% or 25% of School Fees (not including acceptance fees or service charges)" “Successful candidates will be offered either 100%, 50% or 25% of School Fees (not including acceptance fees or service charges) depending upon the number of students identified for receiving a Scholarship.”
Test provider
Academic Assessment Services (AAS)
Conditions
"based upon performance in the Academic Assessment Services testing as well as a review of the student's portfolio"

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Applications openY7 & Y10 & Y11 (2028 entry): TBC
Applications closeY7 & Y10 & Y11 (2028 entry): 31 Jan 2027 — “ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES SUNDAY 31 JANUARY 2027”
ExamY7 & Y10 & Y11 (2028 entry): 13 Feb 2027 — “EXAMINATION TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2027”

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

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. St Luke's Grammar 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.