Quick answer: Mount Alvernia College, a Catholic girls' school in Kedron, awards scholarships for Year 7 and Year 10 using the ACER Scholarship Test, sat on site in February. Awards are worth 50 to 100% of tuition fees for three years (Years 7 to 9, or Years 10 to 12). The ACER registration fee is $180.
Mount Alvernia College at a glance
| School type | Catholic girls' secondary college in the Franciscan tradition |
| Location | 82 Cremorne Road, Kedron, Brisbane |
| Scholarship test | ACER (Level 1 for Year 7, Level 2 for Year 10) |
| Value | 50 to 100% of tuition fees for three years |
| Testing | On site, each February |
| ACER fee | $180 |
Mount Alvernia, founded in 1956, has about 950 students. Its scholarships recognise general excellence or high potential in academic disciplines and are awarded at the Principal's discretion.
Which test does Mount Alvernia use?
Mount Alvernia uses the ACER Scholarship Test: Level 1 for students entering Year 7 and Level 2 for students entering Year 10. Families register on ACER's site and the college then sends details of the on-site testing.
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 |
|---|---|
| Register on ACER's scholarship site | Now, for 2028 entry |
| On-site ACER test | February 2027 (ACER's cooperative date is Saturday 27 February 2027) |
Dates change each year and schools sometimes switch providers, so always confirm on Mount Alvernia's scholarship page before you register.
What else counts
- ACER Scholarship Test results
- Commitment and dedication to academic studies
- Support for the college's ethos, mission and vision
- Capacity to be a role model for other students
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 Mount Alvernia scholarship worth?
50 to 100% of tuition fees, for three years.
Which ACER level does my daughter sit?
Level 1 for Year 7 entry, Level 2 for Year 10 entry.
How much is the ACER fee?
$180.
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 Mount Alvernia 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.
Sources and further information
Check the school or assessment provider for current arrangements.
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