Huntingtower School Scholarship Exam

Co-educational Mount Waverley, Victoria Junior School to VCE Christian values-based Independent
Exam boardACER
Year levelsYears 7, 9 and 10
Applications close3 February 2026
Exam date14 February 2026
Scholarship value25% to 50% of tuition fees

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

"When you visit Huntingtower, you will be warmly welcomed by our wonderful students and staff."

"Our magnificent gardens and grounds provide a tranquil environment where everyone can thrive."

TypeIndependent, co-educational school
YearsJunior School through VCE
Location77 Waimarie Drive, Mount Waverley, Victoria 3149

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
"New or currently enrolled students of Huntingtower; and An Australian citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia"
Value
"25% to 50% of tuition fees"
Test provider
Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) administers the examination in conjunction with the school
Conditions
Assessed on "examination, portfolio review and interview." Awards remain "at the sole discretion of the Principal." "Candidates must sit the Academic exam at Huntingtower on the set date to be eligible."

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Applications close"Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 11.59pm" (for 2027 entry)
Exam"Saturday 14 February 2026 to be held at Huntingtower"

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. Huntingtower 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.