St Mark's Anglican Community School Scholarship Exam

Coeducational Anglican Hillarys Day school ELC to Year 12
Exam boardAAS
Year levelsYear 5 in 2026
Applications close18 February 2026
Exam date28 February 2026
Scholarship valuepartial tuition remission

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

"dedicated to providing educational experiences that inspire and thrill our students".

"caring, inclusive, coeducational and Christian environment". A "vibrant, collaborative, and respectful space that empowers every student".

TypeCoeducational, Anglican, independent day school
YearsPrimary School, Middle School and Senior School
Enrolment
LocationHillarys, Western Australia 6025 (St Marks Drive)

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
Year 6 Middle School Academic Scholarship: "Students who will be in Year 5 in 2026."
Value
"Up to four scholarships are available, with partial tuition fee remission."
Test provider
"The testing will be conducted independently by Academic Assessment Services."
Conditions
"Scholarships will be awarded for the students' entire Secondary School career at St Mark's, subject to ongoing review."

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Applications close"Remote and Overseas candidates must register on the correct link by Friday 13 February 2026. All other scholarships close on Wednesday 18 February 2026."
Exam"Saturday 28 February 2026."

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 Mark's Anglican Community 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.