Quick answer: Rockhampton Girls Grammar School offers Academic Excellence and General Excellence scholarships worth up to 50% of tuition, from Year 6 entry. Academic applicants, new and existing, sit ACER testing from 2026. Awards run to the end of Year 9 (Year 6 or 7 entry) or for Years 10 to 12 (Year 10 entry).
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School at a glance
| School type | Independent girls' school, Prep to Year 12, with boarding |
| Location | Rockhampton |
| Scholarship test | ACER (academic, from 2026) |
| Entry years | Year 6, Year 7 and Year 10 |
| Value | Up to 50% of tuition |
| Award length | To end of Year 9, or Years 10 to 12 |
Rockhampton Girls Grammar moved its academic scholarships to ACER testing from 2026. General Excellence scholarships cover academics, agriculture, the arts, sport, leadership and community engagement. Year 6 entry and General Excellence awards are for new students only.
Which test does Rockhampton Girls Grammar use?
Academic applicants sit ACER testing, which the school describes as designed to test critical thinking and problem solving. Year 6 entrants would sit a primary-level test, and Year 7 entrants 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 |
|---|---|
| 2027 applications | Closed |
| 2028 round | Enquire with the school |
Dates change each year and schools sometimes switch providers, so always confirm on Rockhampton Girls Grammar's scholarship page before you register.
What else counts
- ACER test results (academic)
- A cover letter outlining achievements
- Two recent reports and NAPLAN results (new students)
- Evidence of achievement in academics, sport, culture or leadership
How to prepare
- Start about three months out. Count back from the school's test date.
- 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 are Rockhampton Girls Grammar scholarships worth?
Up to 50% of tuition.
Do academic applicants sit a test?
Yes. ACER testing applies from 2026.
Can current students apply?
Yes, for Year 7 and Year 10 academic scholarships. Year 6 and General Excellence awards are for new students.
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 Rockhampton Girls Grammar School, 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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