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The Rockhampton Grammar School Scholarship Exam

Day and boarding Rockhampton, QLD Years 7 and 10 entry
Exam boardACER
Year levelsYears 7 and 10
Applications closeWed 11 March 2026 (ACER registration)
Exam dateSat 21 March 2026
Scholarship value25% - 100% of tuition (and boarding where applicable)

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

"Grow in Character and Scholarship."

The Rockhampton Grammar School, Archer Street, Rockhampton QLD 4700.

TypeDay and boarding
Years—
Enrolment—
LocationArcher Street, Rockhampton QLD 4700

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
"Academic Scholarships are available to new and current students entering Years 7 and 10. The scholarships are awarded based on academic performance and ability and results from the ACER Scholarship Test." To be eligible, applicants must: "Be entering Years 7 or 10 in 2027; Be a current RGS student or new enrolment to the School; Have a record of very good academic performance and good behaviour and effort; Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or holder of an Australian Permanent Residence Visa; Register to sit the ACER Exam."
Value
"Successful students will be awarded a Scholarship ranging from 25% - 100%, applicable to tuition fees, and where applicable, boarding fees. The Scholarship does not apply to any other School fees, including levies, uniforms, textbooks and supplies, co-curricular costs, excursions, camps etc. Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Headmaster."
Test provider
"All Academic Scholarship applicants must register to sit the ACER Scholarship Exam." "Students entering Year 7 must register for Level 1. Students entering Year 10 must register for Level 2." "registration for the ACER Scholarship exam includes a $150 registration fee payable online to ACER."
Conditions
"Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to attend an interview with the Headmaster." Supporting documents required: "Last three Semester school reports; Latest NAPLAN report; A cover letter (single-sided, A4) from the student addressed to the Headmaster, Dr Phillip Moulds."

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Applications close"2027 Scholarship applications are now closed."
ACER registrations close"Registrations close on Wednesday 11 March, 2026."
Exam"The applicant must sit the ACER Exam at RGS on Saturday 21 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.

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This guide is independent. The Rockhampton 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.