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Sydney Grammar School Scholarship Exam

"independent secular school for boys" College Street, Darlinghurst Forms I to VI (Years 7–12) day school "one of the oldest schools in Australia"
Exam boardOwn
Year levelsForm I (Year 7)
Applications closeClosed
Exam dateSun 1 Feb 2026
Scholarship value~90% of tuition

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

"Sydney Grammar School is an independent secular school for boys located in Sydney, Australia."

"Sydney Grammar School is one of the oldest schools in Australia. Its ancestor, the Sydney Public Free Grammar School, opened in 1825."

TypeIndependent secular school for boys
YearsForms I to VI (Years 7–12)
Enrolment—
LocationCollege Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
Academic Scholarships are offered for Form I (Year 7) entry. "Our Scholarship Assessment tests skills in English and Mathematics and is age-appropriate."
Value
"Scholarships generally cover 90% of the annual tuition fees, currently set at $52,410"
Test provider
Tests are paper-based and administered by Grammar's staff; the School "strongly discourage[s]" coaching.
Conditions
A $300 non-refundable registration fee is required via the online Enrolment Application form to access the Scholarship Application Form.

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Applications closeApplications have now closed
ExamThe Academic Scholarship Assessment will take place on Sunday 1 February 2026

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

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Written Expression

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General Ability

GA (General Ability)

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

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GA course — coming July 2026

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This guide is independent. Sydney 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.