St Kevin's College Scholarship Exam

Boys Toorak, Victoria Catholic Kinder to Year 12
Exam boardACER
Year levelsYear 7 and Year 9 entry
Applications close
Exam dateSat 9 May (Yr7) / Sat 23 May (Yr9)
Scholarship value40% off 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

"St Kevin's College fosters excellence in the holistic development of boys."

"We provide a nurturing and encouraging environment where students are inspired to strive for excellence, personal growth and social responsibility."

TypeIndependent Catholic boys' school
YearsKinder to Year 12
Enrolment
LocationToorak, Victoria

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
"Entering Year 7 or Year 9"
Eligibility
"Scholarships may only be awarded to students who are permanent residents or citizens of Australia"
Value
"40% discount on tuition fees"
Test provider
"Applicants are expected to rank within the top 5% of students undertaking approved ACER testing"
Conditions
"Intended to apply for the duration of a student's enrolment at St Kevin's College"
Conditions
"Any significant behavioural matters may result in the scholarship being reviewed"

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Exam (Year 7 2027)"Saturday 9 May at 1.30pm"
Exam (Year 9 2027)"Saturday 23 May 1.30pm"

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. St Kevin's College 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.