Moreton Bay College scholarships: the ACER test and awards worth up to 50%

Quick answer: Moreton Bay College, a girls' school in Manly West, offers Academic Excellence and Co-curricular Excellence scholarships for Years 7 to 11, worth up to 50% of tuition fees. Moreton Bay College is on ACER's participating schools list, and its most recent sitting was in late February. The 2028 round will be published by the college when available.

Moreton Bay College at a glance

Co-curricular Excellence scholarships cover sport, music and the performing arts, and still require strong academic results. Both scholarship types look for exceptional ability, strong character and a passion for learning.

Which test does Moreton Bay College use?

Moreton Bay College's scholarship page doesn't name the test, but the college is on ACER's participating schools list, with its most recent sitting on 28 February 2026. Year 7 applicants would 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

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

What else counts

• Academic: outstanding academic achievement and exemplary conduct
• Co-curricular: excellence in sport, music or performing arts, plus strong academic results
• Exceptional ability, strong character and a passion for learning

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

How much is a Moreton Bay College scholarship worth?

Up to 50% remission of tuition fees.

What test does Moreton Bay College use?

The college is on ACER's participating schools list. Check its scholarship page for the 2028 round.

Which years can apply?

Years 7 to 11.

Other Queensland schools

• John Paul College
• Ormiston College
• Somerville House
• St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School

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 Moreton Bay 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.