Quick answer: The Cathedral School in Townsville offers Academic Scholarships for students entering Year 7, giving partial remission of tuition fees. Students are selected on their EduTest scholarship test results. Applications for Year 7, 2027 are closed; families can register to receive the scholarship information pack for the next round.
The Cathedral School at a glance
| School type | Anglican co-educational school, early learning to Year 12, with boarding |
| Location | Townsville |
| Scholarship test | EduTest |
| Academic entry year | Year 7 |
| Value | Partial remission of tuition fees |
Unlike Townsville Grammar, The Cathedral School uses EduTest rather than ACER. It also offers Indigenous, Arts, Sports and International scholarships. Recipients must keep up their commitment and academic results throughout the scholarship.
Which test does The Cathedral School use?
The Cathedral School selects academic scholarship holders on their EduTest scholarship test results.
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
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Year 7, 2027 applications | Closed |
| Year 7, 2028 round | Register on the school site for the information pack |
Dates change each year and schools sometimes switch providers, so always confirm on The Cathedral School's scholarship page before you register.
What else counts
- EduTest scholarship test results
- Ongoing commitment to studies and high academic achievement
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 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 The Cathedral School use?
EduTest, for Year 7 academic scholarships.
What does a Cathedral School scholarship cover?
Partial remission of tuition fees.
Are there non-academic scholarships?
Yes: Indigenous, Arts, Sports and International scholarships.
Other Queensland schools
- Townsville Grammar School
- All Souls St Gabriels School
- Peace Lutheran College (EduTest)
- Whitsunday Anglican 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 The Cathedral 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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