Caulfield Grammar School Scholarship Exam

Co-educational Anglican tradition Melbourne, Victoria Years 7-12 (Caulfield) Day and boarding
Exam boardEdutest
Year levelsYears 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11
Applications closeClosed (2027 entry)
Exam dateSat 7 Feb 2026
Scholarship value25%–75% of tuition to end of Year 12

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

"To be a leading, internationally recognised, co-educational school fostering responsible global citizens."

Inspired by their Anglican tradition of faith, hope and love, the school's values drive behaviour, inform decisions, shape perspective and underpin culture.

TypeIndependent co-educational school
YearsYear 7 to Year 12 (Caulfield Campus)
Enrolment
LocationCaulfield, Malvern, Shelford and Wheelers Hill campuses, Victoria

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
"Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 9, Year 10, Year 11"
Eligibility
"New or currently enrolled students of Caulfield Grammar School" and "A Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia at the time of application."
Value
"Successful applicants will receive part remission of tuition fees through to the end of Year 12 – typically between 25% and 75%."
Test provider
"Caulfield Grammar School use Edutest scholarship tests."
Application fee
"$120 AUD"

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Exam"Saturday, 7 February 2026 from 9.00am –12.00pm"
Applications close"Applications for entry in 2027 have now closed."

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. Caulfield Grammar School (St Kilda East) 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.