Quick answer: Toowoomba Grammar School, a boys' school founded in 1875, awards Trustees' Academic Bursaries to boys entering Year 7 or Year 10, based on the ACER scholarship exam. For 2028 entry, the exam is on Saturday 27 February 2027 at the school, registration costs $150, and offers are made in April or May 2027. Applications for 2028 are open now.
Toowoomba Grammar School at a glance
| School type | Independent boys' school, Prep to Year 12, with boarding |
| Location | 24 Margaret Street, Toowoomba |
| Scholarship test | ACER, sat at the school |
| Academic entry years | Year 7 and Year 10 |
| 2027 exam date | Saturday 27 February 2027 |
| ACER fee | $150 |
| Offers | April or May 2027 |
Toowoomba Grammar calls its academic awards bursaries rather than scholarships. Boys usually apply in Year 5 for Year 7 entry, or in Year 8 for Year 10 entry. Special Ability Bursaries for art, music, drama, sport or all-round talent are open to new boys entering Years 7 to 11, and can be applied for at any time of year.
Which test does Toowoomba Grammar use?
Toowoomba Grammar uses the ACER scholarship examination, sat at the school. Year 7 applicants sit Level 1. Families who haven't enrolled yet should contact the admissions team before registering.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2028 applications | Open now |
| ACER exam at the school | Saturday 27 February 2027 |
| Bursary offers | April or May 2027 |
Dates change each year and schools sometimes switch providers, so always confirm on Toowoomba Grammar's scholarship page before you register.
What else counts
- ACER scholarship exam results (Trustees' Academic Bursary)
- Special Ability Bursary: an application form, a parent letter to the Deputy Headmaster, the latest school report, a resume and supporting awards or references
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
What test does Toowoomba Grammar use?
The ACER scholarship exam, sat at the school.
When is the Toowoomba Grammar scholarship exam?
Saturday 27 February 2027, for 2028 entry.
When are bursary offers made?
In April or May of the year before entry.
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 Toowoomba 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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