Quick answer: Whitsunday Anglican School in Mackay offers Academic, Music and Sport scholarships for external students entering Years 7 to 11. All applicants sit a scholarship test through Academic Assessment Services (AAS) ($120), then shortlisted students are interviewed by the Principal. Academic scholarship holders have typically scored in the top 2% on the AAS test.
Whitsunday Anglican School at a glance
| School type | Anglican co-educational school, kindergarten to Year 12, with boarding |
| Location | 2-16 Celeber Drive, Beaconsfield, Mackay |
| Scholarship test | AAS (Academic Assessment Services) |
| Entry years | Years 7 to 11 |
| Academic standard | Top 2% on the AAS test |
| Application fee | $120, through AAS |
Whitsunday Anglican publishes a clear academic bar: the top 2% on the AAS test. Music applicants need AMEB Grade 3 or equivalent, and sport applicants need state or national level in a sport the school plays. Rural and boarding bursaries are also available.
Which test does Whitsunday Anglican use?
Whitsunday Anglican uses AAS (Academic Assessment Services) for every scholarship applicant. For music and sport, the test isn't the main factor, so upload evidence of achievement.
AAS (Academic Assessment Services) runs scholarship tests for a number of Australian independent schools. Tests typically cover reading, mathematics, reasoning and writing, but AAS doesn't publish a public test specification, so the school's own information is the best guide.
AAS testing is arranged through the school, so register via the school's scholarship page.
More on this test: EduTest vs ACER
Key dates for 2028 entry
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| 2027 external and internal rounds | Closed |
| 2028 round | Check the school site for portal opening dates |
Dates change each year and schools sometimes switch providers, so always confirm on Whitsunday Anglican's scholarship page before you register.
What else counts
- AAS test results (top 2% for academic)
- An interview with the Principal
- Music: AMEB Grade 3 or EQ Level 6, plus a portfolio or audition
- Sport: state or national level
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 AAS scholarship test
AAS-style tests reward the same core skills as ACER and EduTest: reading closely, reasoning through unfamiliar maths, and writing well under time. Our EduTest-format mock exams build all three, with human-marked writing.
These are independent practice materials, not official test papers, and they don't predict scholarship outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
What test does Whitsunday Anglican School use?
AAS (Academic Assessment Services), for all scholarship applicants.
What score do you need for a Whitsunday Anglican academic scholarship?
Recipients have typically scored in the top 2% on the AAS test.
How much does it cost to apply?
$120, paid through AAS.
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 Whitsunday Anglican 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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