Quick answer: Brisbane Girls Grammar School doesn't offer academic scholarships. Instead, it runs a means-tested bursary program for girls starting in Year 7, which can cover up to the full cost of tuition. Bursary applicants have historically sat the ACER Level 1 scholarship test. The main entry points are Year 5 and Year 7, with offers made three years ahead in order of application date.
Brisbane Girls Grammar School at a glance
| School type | Independent girls' school |
| Location | Gregory Terrace, Spring Hill, Brisbane |
| Academic scholarships | Not offered |
| Bursaries | Means-tested, for students starting in Year 7, up to 100% of tuition |
| Main entry points | Year 5 and Year 7 |
| Application fee | $500 (non-refundable) |
| Offers | Made three years before entry, in order of application date |
Because enrolment offers for Year 5 and Year 7 are made three years ahead in order of application, the timing of your application matters more at Brisbane Girls Grammar than at most schools. Occasional places come up in Years 8 to 11.
Which test does Brisbane Girls Grammar use?
Brisbane Girls Grammar doesn't run an academic scholarship round. Its bursary program has historically used the ACER Level 1 scholarship test, through ACER's cooperative testing program. ACER's participating schools list shows its next date as not yet confirmed, so check the school's bursary page for the current process.
The ACER scholarship test is set by the Australian Council for Educational Research. Year 7 and 8 entry uses Level 1, with Written Expression (two 25-minute tasks), Humanities (about 40 to 45 multiple-choice questions in 40 minutes) and Mathematics (about 32 to 36 questions in 40 minutes). Primary entry (Years 4 to 6) uses Level P, with Reading and Viewing, Mathematics and Writing. Later secondary entry uses Levels 2 and 3.
Many Queensland schools use ACER's cooperative sitting, where your child sits the test once and the results go to each school you've registered with. For 2028 entry, the cooperative sitting is on Saturday 27 February 2027, with registrations closing on Sunday 7 February 2027.
More on this test: The ACER scholarship test explained · Which ACER level your child sits
Key dates for 2028 entry
| Step | Detail |
|---|---|
| Enrolment applications | Accepted from birth; offers made three years before entry |
| Bursary round | For Year 7 entry; check the school's bursary page for the current round |
| ACER test date | Not yet confirmed on ACER's list |
Dates change each year and schools sometimes switch providers, so always confirm on Brisbane Girls Grammar's scholarship page before you register.
What else counts
- Bursaries are means-tested, based on family circumstances
- Bursary applicants have historically sat the ACER Level 1 test
- Enrolment itself follows the school's application-date order
How to prepare
- Start about three months out. For a February test, that means November.
- Sit one full timed practice test in the right format to find the weakest section.
- Practise writing under time, with feedback on one thing at a time. Writing is the section families find hardest to judge at home.
- Build reading stamina with a mix of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, and talk about what writers imply, not just what happens.
- Keep the last week light. Familiarity and rest matter more than cramming.
Practice for the ACER scholarship test
Our ACER Level 1 practice tests are designed for Year 7 entry, with Humanities, Mathematics and Written Expression. Check the product page for the available mocks and writing-marking options.
These are independent practice materials, not official test papers, and they don't predict scholarship outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
Does Brisbane Girls Grammar offer academic scholarships?
No. It offers means-tested bursaries instead, which can cover up to 100% of tuition.
When should I apply to Brisbane Girls Grammar?
As early as possible. Applications are accepted from birth, and Year 5 and Year 7 offers are made three years ahead in order of application date.
Do bursary applicants sit a test?
Historically, yes: the ACER Level 1 scholarship test. Check the school's bursary page for the current round.
Other Queensland schools
- Brisbane Grammar School
- Somerville House
- St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School
- Brisbane State High School (BSHS practice tests)
See which test every Queensland school uses in our Queensland school scholarships guide.
Practice Tests & Exams is an independent provider and is not affiliated with Brisbane Girls Grammar School, ACER, EduTest or AAS. Details are from the school, the test providers and published sources as of 27 October 2026. Always check the school's own website for current dates and conditions.
Sources and further information
Check the school or assessment provider for current arrangements.
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