Stuartholme School scholarships: the ACER test, awards and 2027 dates

Quick answer: Stuartholme School, a Sacred Heart girls' school in Toowong, offers academic scholarships for new students entering Years 7 to 11 using the ACER Scholarship Test. For 2028 entry, academic applications close on Sunday 7 February 2027 and the test is on Saturday 27 February 2027. Sport, music, art and drama applications close on Wednesday 3 March 2027 and don't need the ACER test.

Stuartholme School at a glance

Stuartholme has two academic awards: Growing to Great (Years 7 to 9 entry) and the Sister Mary Brennan Academic Scholarship (Years 10 to 11 entry). It also offers Centenary Boarding Bursaries for girls living more than 200km away, and the McDonald Family Bursary for a rural boarder in Years 10 to 12.

Which test does Stuartholme use?

Stuartholme uses the ACER Scholarship Test for academic scholarships. Visual art, drama, music and sport applicants don't sit the test but must show sound academic achievement.

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 Stuartholme's scholarship page before you register.

What else counts

• ACER Scholarship Test results (academic)
• An online academic scholarship application
• Completion of the school's enrolment process
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency (temporary visa holders aren't eligible)

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

Does Stuartholme offer full scholarships?

No. Scholarships give part remission of tuition fees only.

Can current Stuartholme students apply?

Only current Year 6 students applying for Year 7.

Do sport and arts applicants sit the ACER test?

No, but they need sound academic results.

Other Queensland schools

• Brigidine College
• St Peters Lutheran College
• Brisbane Girls Grammar School
• St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace

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 Stuartholme 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.