Cannon Hill Anglican College Scholarship Exam

Co-educational Cannon Hill, Brisbane QLD Anglican P–12 Year 7 entry
Exam boardEdutest
Year levelsYear 7 (first instance Years 7–10)
Applications close
Exam dateSat 28 Mar 2026
Scholarship valueup to 50% tuition remission

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

"Cannon Hill Anglican College (CHAC) is one of Brisbane’s top independent co-educational P-12 Colleges."

"Set on 11.5 hectares of natural bushland in the eastern suburbs of Brisbane, the college is highly regarded for creating students who are world and work ready." "CHAC achieves outstanding academic results for its students as a result of its innovative curriculum offering, award-winning teachers and modern campus facilities."

TypeIndependent co-educational P-12 College
YearsStudents entering the College in Year 7
EnrolmentSet on 11.5 hectares of natural bushland
LocationCnr Junction and Krupp Roads, Cannon Hill QLD 4170

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
"All students, including those already enrolled for Year 7 at Cannon Hill Anglican College, or at other schools, are eligible to apply to sit for the Scholarship Exam. Please note: applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents. Temporary visa holders (e.g. 188 visas, 457 visas and 500 visas) are not eligible to apply."
Value
"Cannon Hill Anglican College is pleased to offer a number of Academic Scholarships for students entering the College in Year 7, affording partial remission of tuition fees (up to 50%)."
Test provider
"The Academic Scholarship exam is administered by Edutest."
Conditions
"Offers of scholarships for successful candidates are based on the scholarship examination results, previous school performance and an interview with the Principal. Scholarships apply in the first instance for Years 7 to 10. A review in Year 10 determines the possible continuation of a Scholarship for Years 11 and 12 based on the following criteria: adherence to the College ethos; commitment and contribution to the broader life of the College; excellent behaviour; a high level of academic achievement."

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Exam"The Year 7, 2027 exam will be held at the College on the morning of Saturday 28 March 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

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. Cannon Hill Anglican College 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.