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Wesley College (Perth) Scholarship Exam

Co-ed to Year 6, then boys South Perth, WA Uniting Church Day & boarding Pre-kindergarten–Year 12
Exam boardAAS
Year levelsYear 7 & Year 10
Applications openOPEN FROM late 2026
Applications closeTBC
Exam dateTBC
Scholarship value25% to 50% of tuition fees

Last checked 4 Oct 2026 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

"By daring & by doing"

"non-selective and egalitarian, welcoming students from all backgrounds" "each child reaching for their personal best"

Type"co-educational up to Year 6 then boys-only to Year 12"
Years"Pre-kindergarten to Year 12"
Enrolment"1,300 students" "including 160 boarders"
Location"Corner of Coode and Angelo Streets, South Perth WA 6151"

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
“Year 7 Scholarships are open to external students and current Wesley students.”
Value
Academic Scholarships: "These scholarships recognise and reward students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance" — 25–50% remission on tuition and boarding fees. Council Entrance Scholarships: "Introduced in 1954 and awarded each year to the top three academic students" — 25–50% remission. Council Music Scholarship: up to 50% remission on tuition fees plus 100% instrumental tuition for one instrument. General Excellence Scholarships: "Acknowledgement for students who mirror the College's core values" — 25–50% remission. “Scholarships provide partial remission of varying levels (between 25% to 50%) on tuition fees, and boarding fees, where applicable.”

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Next roundThe school says applications open late 2026 — “Applications for 2028 will open towards the end of the year.” Exact dates are not published yet.
Last round (over)Y7 (2027 entry): opened 1 Dec 2025 — “Applications open: Monday 1 December 2025”; closed 11 Feb 2026 — “Applications Close for Year 7 & 10 Scholarships | Wednesday 11 February 2026”; exam 20 Feb 2026 — “Scholarship Examination Day Friday 20 February 2026”. “Applications for 2027 scholarships have closed. Applications for 2028 will open towards the end of the year.”

Dates quoted from the official scholarships page, last checked 4 Oct 2026. 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

GA (General Ability)

Verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning patterns, trained for speed under exam conditions.

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This guide is independent. Wesley 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.