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Haileybury Rendall School Scholarship Exam

"Haileybury Rendall School in Darwin, NT" "ELC to Year 12" Day and boarding "the Northern Territory's top primary school"
Exam boardEdutest
Year levelsYear 7 or 10 (2027)
Applications closeClosed
Exam dateSaturday, 2 May 2026
Scholarship valueTuition fees for duration of student's time at the school

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

"Welcome to Haileybury Rendall School in Darwin, NT, where every student matters every day."

"In 2025, the highest ATAR result in the Northern Territory came from Haileybury Rendall School."

Years"ELC to Year 12"
Location"Darwin, NT"
★★★★★"In 2025, the highest ATAR result in the Northern Territory came from Haileybury Rendall School"

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
"Be a new or current Haileybury Rendall School student entering in Year 7 or or 10 in 2027" and "Attend and complete the academic test"
Value
"Typically, scholarships are awarded in tuition fees for the duration of the student's time at the school"
Test provider
"EduTest"
Conditions
"The academic test covers disciplines including numerical, reading comprehension and mathematics"; "$120 to be paid when registering online"; "All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application in Term 3 of the year prior to entry"

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Applications close"Applications for Academic Excellence Scholarships are closed"
Exam"Saturday, 2 May 2026" at "8:30 am" at "the Dumabudla Centre at Haileybury Rendall School"

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

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Written Expression

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General Ability

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This guide is independent. Haileybury Rendall 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.