Presbyterian Ladies' College (Perth) Scholarship Exam

Girls' school Peppermint Grove, WA Uniting Church Day & boarding Kindergarten–Year 12
Exam boardOwn
Year levelsYears 5–10
Applications close4 Feb 2026 (on-site)
Exam date12 Feb 2026 (on-site)
Scholarship value15% to 50% reduction

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 educate girls not only for academic success, but for lives of confidence, character, and purpose"

"We know that when girls are challenged, supported, and genuinely known, they flourish" "committed to nurturing the whole student in preparation for a meaningful and impactful life"

TypeGirls' school
YearsKindergarten to Year 12
Denomination"A College of the Uniting Church in Australia"
Location"14 McNeil Street, Peppermint Grove, Western Australia 6011"

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
Academic Scholarships: "Years 5-10" — demonstrated "outstanding academic results and progress at school" and "high level of engagement in learning activities". General Excellence Scholarships: "Years 5-10". Music Scholarships: "Years 5-10". Performing Arts Scholarships: "Years 7-10".
Value
Academic, General Excellence and Performing Arts Scholarships: "Scholarships cover a tuition fee reduction of varying values from 15% to 50%." Music Scholarships: "Scholarships will cover a tuition fee reduction of varying values from 15% to 50%, as well as full remission of Music lesson fees and instrument hire."
Conditions
"Academic testing (compulsory) and personal interviews for shortlisted candidates."

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Applications close4 February 2026 (on-site) / 30 January 2026 (online)
ExamTesting: 12 February 2026 (on-site) / 11 February 2026 (remote)

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. Presbyterian Ladies' College (Perth) 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.