Lourdes Hill College scholarships: the ACER test, value and how to apply

Quick answer: Lourdes Hill College, a Catholic girls' school in Hawthorne, awards academic scholarships for Year 7 and Year 10 using the ACER Scholarship Test. Each provides full or partial tuition for three years (Years 7 to 9, or Years 10 to 12). Applications for 2028 entry open in September 2026; the last round closed on Sunday 8 February 2026.

Lourdes Hill College at a glance

Lourdes Hill's academic scholarships run for three years rather than to the end of school, so a Year 7 award covers Years 7 to 9. Students can apply in more than one category but can only receive one scholarship. The college also offers the Mirragin and Aunty Joan Hendriks scholarships for First Nations students.

Which test does Lourdes Hill use?

Lourdes Hill uses the ACER Scholarship Test, sat at the college. Year 7 applicants sit Level 1 and Year 10 applicants sit Level 2.

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

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

What else counts

• Academic ability as measured on the ACER Scholarship Test
• Current academic progress and proven application to study
• The three most recent school reports and latest NAPLAN results
• Evidence of other awards and achievements
• An interview with the Principal or a representative

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

What test does Lourdes Hill College use?

The ACER Scholarship Test, Level 1 for Year 7 and Level 2 for Year 10.

How long does a Lourdes Hill scholarship last?

Three years: Years 7 to 9 for a Year 7 award, or Years 10 to 12 for a Year 10 award.

Can I apply for more than one scholarship?

Yes, but only one scholarship can be awarded to each student.

Other Queensland schools

• Loreto College Coorparoo
• Somerville House
• Brigidine College
• Mount Alvernia College

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 Lourdes Hill 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.