St John's Lutheran School Kingaroy scholarships: the EduTest and how to apply

Quick answer: St John's Lutheran School in Kingaroy runs an Academic Scholarship Program assessed by the EduTest, covering numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, reading comprehension, written expression and maths. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed by the Principal. Applications for 2027 closed on 30 July 2026, so expect the next round mid-2027.

St John's Lutheran School (Kingaroy) at a glance

St John's runs its scholarship round in the middle of the year, months before most city schools. Each applicant writes a handwritten letter covering their reasons for applying, strengths and future goals.

Which test does St John's Lutheran School use?

Applicants sit the EduTest, which the school lists as numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, reading comprehension, written expression and maths. One step on the school's page refers to ACER, so confirm the test when you register.

EduTest has five sections: verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, reading comprehension and mathematics (30 minutes each, multiple choice), plus a 15-minute written expression task with no separate planning time. Results are compared with students in the same year level nationally.

You register through the EduTest link on the school's website. Use the same email address for every EduTest registration, so results can be matched and, where schools take part, transferred between schools in the same testing cycle.

More on this test: EduTest vs ACER · EduTest results explained · EduTest practice tests compared

Key dates for 2028 entry

Dates change each year and schools sometimes switch providers, so always confirm on St John's Lutheran School's scholarship page before you register.

What else counts

• EduTest results
• Latest school reports and NAPLAN results
• Birth certificate or proof of residency
• A handwritten student letter
• An interview with the Principal for shortlisted applicants

How to prepare

• Start about three months out. For a mid-year test, that means the start of the year.
• 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 EduTest scholarship test

Our EduTest-format mock exams cover all five sections under timed conditions, with worked explanations, a skill breakdown and written expression marked by a human teacher.

These are independent practice materials, not official test papers, and they don't predict scholarship outcomes.

Frequently asked questions

What test does St John's Lutheran School Kingaroy use?

The EduTest, covering reasoning, reading, writing and maths.

When do applications close?

The last round closed on 30 July 2026. Expect a mid-year round in 2027.

What documents are needed?

Recent reports, NAPLAN results, proof of residency and a handwritten letter from the student.

Other Queensland schools

• Toowoomba Grammar School
• Concordia Lutheran College
• St James Lutheran College
• Fairholme 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 St John's Lutheran School (Kingaroy), 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.