Quick answer: Loreto College Coorparoo awards academic scholarships for Year 7 and Year 10 entry in 2028, based on the ACER Academic Scholarship Examination. The exam is on Saturday 27 February 2027 at Loreto College. Applications opened on Monday 21 September 2026 and close on Sunday 7 February 2027. The ACER fee is $180.
Loreto College Coorparoo at a glance
| School type | Catholic girls' secondary college in the Mary Ward tradition |
| Location | 415 Cavendish Road, Coorparoo, Brisbane |
| Scholarship test | ACER, sat at the college |
| Entry years | Year 7 and Year 10 |
| Value | Partial tuition concession for the rest of schooling, reviewed annually |
| 2027 exam date | Saturday 27 February 2027 |
| ACER fee | $180 |
At Loreto, selection is based on the ACER result. Families don't need to have applied for enrolment before the exam, but a scholarship offer must be followed by an enrolment application ($200) and acceptance fee ($900). The concession covers tuition only, not uniforms, texts or the laptop levy.
Which test does Loreto College use?
Loreto selects scholarship holders on their performance in the ACER Academic Scholarship Examination, sat at the college. Year 7 applicants sit Level 1.
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 | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | Monday 21 September 2026 |
| Applications close | Sunday 7 February 2027 |
| ACER exam at Loreto College | Saturday 27 February 2027 |
Dates change each year and schools sometimes switch providers, so always confirm on Loreto College's scholarship page before you register.
What else counts
- Performance in the ACER Academic Scholarship Examination
- A Loreto Academic Scholarship Application Form
- Annual review: attendance and conduct affect renewal
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
When is the Loreto Coorparoo scholarship exam?
Saturday 27 February 2027, at the college. Applications close on Sunday 7 February 2027.
Do we need to enrol before sitting the exam?
No. An enrolment application is only needed if you accept a scholarship offer.
How much does it cost?
$180 to sit the ACER test. If you accept a scholarship, there's a $200 application fee and a $900 acceptance fee.
Other Queensland schools
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 Loreto College Coorparoo, 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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