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Loreto College Marryatville Scholarship Exam

all-girls Catholic Marryatville Early Learning to Year 12 day and boarding
Exam boardACER
Year levelsYear 5 & Year 7
Applications openTBC
Applications closeTBC
Exam dateTBC
Scholarship valueUp to 50% remission of tuition 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

"Loreto College Marryatville is South Australia's only all-girls independent Catholic day and boarding school, catering for students from Early Learning to Year 12."

"established in 1905 and is set on beautiful heritage grounds."

TypeAll-girls independent Catholic day and boarding school
YearsEarly Learning to Year 12
LocationMarryatville, South Australia

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
Year 5 (Primary ACER), Year 7 (Level 1 ACEP), Year 10 (Level 2 ACER), Year 11 (Level 3 ACER); applicants must be "Australian permanent residents" “Year 5 Scholarships are awarded to new and continuing students who excel in the Primary ACER Scholarship Test.”
Value
"up to 50% remission of tuition fees" “The scholarship can provide up to 50% remission of tuition fees as set by the College Board and is applicable for the duration of the student’s schooling until the completion of Year 12.”
Test provider
Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Conditions
Recipients must maintain "high standards of academic achievement and behaviour" and "contribute positively and enthusiastically to all aspects of College life, including the co-curricular program."

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Next roundTBC — the school has not yet published dates for its next round.
Last round (over)Y5 (2027 entry): exam 7 Feb 2026 — “All academic scholarships are based on the results of an Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) examination held on Saturday, 7 February 2026.”. “Applications for Academic Scholarships are now closed.”

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

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Written Expression

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General Ability

GA (General Ability)

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This guide is independent. Loreto College Marryatville 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.