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Ormiston College Scholarship Exam

Co-educational Ormiston QLD Non-denominational Christian ELC–Year 12 Day school
Exam boardACER
Year levelsYear 7 entry
Applications closeSun 25 Jan 2026
Exam dateThu 12 Feb 2026
Scholarship valuePart of fees for secondary education

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

"We celebrate individuality and provide an education that plays to each child's unique strengths."

"One spark can ignite their world." "In 2025, for the eleventh year in a row, the College was named one of Australia's most innovative schools."

TypeCo-educational day school, non-denominational Christian
YearsEarly Learning Centre (15 months) through Year 12
LocationOrmiston, Queensland (heart of Redland City)
★★★★★"In 2025, for the eleventh year in a row, the College was named one of Australia's most innovative schools."

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
"Academic and General Excellence" scholarships are available for Year 7 entry. The assessment covers "general reasoning, reading comprehension, written expression and mathematics."
Value
"Part of their private school fees for the extent of the student's secondary education"
Test provider
"Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)" administers the examination.
Conditions
"Ongoing scholarship support is subject to an annual review to determine how the student has performed throughout the past year both academically and in adhering to and supporting the Ormiston College ethos."

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Applications closeRegistration closes: "11pm AEST on Sunday 25 January 2026"
Exam"Thursday 12 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

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

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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

Free writing assessment

See exactly where your child's writing stands

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This guide is independent. Ormiston 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.