Girton Grammar School Scholarship Exam

"leading independent, co-educational school" "Situated in the heart of Bendigo" Prep to Year 12 Re-established 1993
Exam board
Year levelsYears 5 – 11 (or current Year 6 student)
Applications close
Exam dateMay each year
Scholarship value

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

"Situated in the heart of Bendigo, Girton Grammar School is a leading independent, co-educational school"

"Since its re-establishment in 1993, Girton has provided a nurturing and inclusive environment where students from Prep to Year 12 are encouraged to strive for their personal best, both in and out of the classroom."

Type"leading independent, co-educational school"
YearsPrep to Year 12
Location"22 Vine Street, Bendigo, 3550, Australia"

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
"new student to Girton in Years 5 – 11 or a current Year 6 Girton student"

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Exam"Academic examinations will be held in May each year."

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. Girton 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.