Good Shepherd Lutheran College scholarships: the test and 25% academic awards

Quick answer: Good Shepherd Lutheran College in Noosaville offers Academic Excellence Scholarships for students entering Years 6 to 11 in 2028, typically worth 25% of tuition for the rest of Middle Years (Years 6 to 9) or Senior Years (Years 10 to 12). Applicants sit a scholarship test; Good Shepherd is on EduTest's client school list.

Good Shepherd Lutheran College at a glance

Good Shepherd asks for a lot of supporting material: a handwritten letter, two references (one from school, one from an outside organisation) and evidence of conduct and citizenship as well as academic results.

Which test does Good Shepherd use?

Applicants sit a scholarship test. The page doesn't name the provider, but Good Shepherd is on EduTest's client school list.

EduTest has five sections: verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, reading comprehension and mathematics (30 minutes each, multiple choice), plus a 15-minute written expression task with no separate planning time. Results are compared with students in the same year level nationally.

You register through the EduTest link on the school's website. Use the same email address for every EduTest registration, so results can be matched and, where schools take part, transferred between schools in the same testing cycle.

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Key dates for 2028 entry

Dates change each year and schools sometimes switch providers, so always confirm on Good Shepherd's scholarship page before you register.

What else counts

• Scholarship test results
• A handwritten introductory letter from the student
• Two recent school reports with NAPLAN results, and certificates
• A reference from the current school and one from an outside organisation
• Evidence of academic endeavour, conduct and citizenship; possibly an interview

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 EduTest scholarship test

Our EduTest-format mock exams cover all five sections under timed conditions, with worked explanations, a skill breakdown and written expression marked by a human teacher.

These are independent practice materials, not official test papers, and they don't predict scholarship outcomes.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a Good Shepherd academic scholarship worth?

Typically 25% of tuition fees.

Which years can apply?

Students entering Years 6 to 11 in 2028.

What documents are needed?

A handwritten letter, two reports with NAPLAN, two references and evidence of achievement, conduct and citizenship.

Other Queensland schools

• Pacific Lutheran College
• Grace Lutheran College
• The Lakes College
• Queensland Academies (QASMT, EduTest)

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 Good Shepherd Lutheran College, 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.