Quick answer: Trinity College Beenleigh, a Catholic college, offers Academic, Sports and Arts scholarships. Academic applicants sit an ACER Scholarship Exam at the college on Saturday 8 May 2027, and all applications close on 16 April 2027. That's one of the latest scholarship tests in south-east Queensland.
Trinity College Beenleigh at a glance
| School type | Catholic college (Brisbane Catholic Education, Marist ethos) |
| Location | Scott Street, Beenleigh |
| Scholarship test | ACER (academic only) |
| Applications close | 16 April 2027 |
| Exam date | Saturday 8 May 2027 |
| Sport and arts | Video or portfolio; no test |
Trinity's May exam gives families extra preparation time, and a second chance for students who missed earlier tests. New sports applicants submit a 3-minute video, and visual art and media applicants submit a portfolio. Recipients are expected to put college activities ahead of club commitments.
Which test does Trinity College use?
Trinity College uses the ACER Scholarship Exam for academic scholarships, sat at the college. Registration and the fee are handled through ACER's website.
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 |
|---|---|
| All applications close | 16 April 2027 |
| ACER exam at the college | Saturday 8 May 2027 |
Dates change each year and schools sometimes switch providers, so always confirm on Trinity College's scholarship page before you register.
What else counts
- ACER exam results (academic)
- A scholarship form and evidence of achievements from the past two years
- An enrolment application
- Sport: representation at zone, district, regional or state level
- Arts: performance and portfolio
How to prepare
- Start about three months out. For a May test, that means February.
- 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
When is the Trinity College Beenleigh scholarship exam?
Saturday 8 May 2027, at the college.
When do applications close?
16 April 2027, for academic, sport and arts scholarships.
Do sport and arts applicants sit the ACER exam?
No. They submit a video or portfolio instead.
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 Trinity College Beenleigh, 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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