Ormiston College offers scholarships for Academic and General Excellence for the Year 7 intake level. To be considered for an Academic or General Excellence scholarship for Year 7, all applicants must undertake a scholarship examination.
The examination for Year 7 entry scholarships is held in the first quarter of the year before the year of the student’s entry to Ormiston College. To each of our successful scholarship winners, we offer part of their private school fees for the extent of the student’s secondary education at Ormiston College.
Ongoing scholarship support is subject to an annual review to determine how the student has performed throughout the past year both academically and in adhering to and supporting the Ormiston College ethos and community. The annual review for General Excellence scholarship recipients will also consider the student's ongoing performance in their area of excellence.
How are Year 7 Scholarships determined?
- Year 7 scholarships are determined via a scholarship examination, plus
- Evidence contained in a portfolio, plus
- Shortlisted students will also participate in a relaxed and informal personal interview with our Headmaster to explore the student’s potential, study and life ethos and hidden attributes. It is important to note that an interview does not guarantee that a scholarship will be awarded.
Please complete all steps below to register your child for the Year 7 2027 Scholarship process:
Step 1: Register for the examination (Open from Monday 3 November 2025)
To be considered for a Year 7 Scholarship, candidates are required to sit a scholarship examination.
The scholarship examination for students entering Year 7 in 2027 will be held on Thursday 12 February 2026.
Register for the Year 7 2027 scholarship examination here.
Registrations will close at 11pm AEST on Sunday 25 January 2026. Late registrations cannot be accepted.
Understanding the Scholarship Examination Process
Scholarship selection testing is conducted on our behalf by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), a well-known independent schools national research and development organisation that conducts scholarship testing of many thousands of students across Australia and for scholarship entry into private education in Australia. If you apply for more than one school using the scholarship selection-testing program, your child will need to sit more than one test as each school uses a different test and scores are not shared amongst schools. The examination includes a test of general reasoning, reading comprehension, written expression and mathematics. These tests have been intentionally selected to be age appropriate and non-threatening. Most students find the testing is challenging but not traumatising, and some students may even find the experience enjoyable. Practice tests may be purchased from ACER by visiting their website.
When registering, please select the type of scholarship being applied for:
- Academic Scholarship
- General Excellence Scholarship - please select 'Other' and indicate 'General Excellence' and the particular area of specialty (e.g. Sport, Drama, Music, Debating etc.) in the area provided on their website.
Step 2: Submit an online portfolio (Open from Friday 30 January 2026)
All candidates that have registered for the scholarship examination are required to submit a portfolio online demonstrating their achievements and contributions.
The following documentation is to be submitted in the portfolio:
- Year 4 and Year 5 Semester 1 and 2 School Reports
- Year 3 and Year 5 NAPLAN Results
- Reference Letter from a Principal, Teacher, Sports Coach, Music Teacher, etc.
- Personal Statement from the Applicant
- Evidence of the candidate’s achievements and contributions in either sporting or artistic – for example:
- Sporting Achievements and Contributions:
- State and national team selection record
- Team leadership (captaincy) record
- Sporting performance capacity and attitude (including a testimonial by an independent party such as a selector or representative team coach)
- Artistic (Visual, Performing and Musical) Ability and Potential:
- Awards or study completed in at least one artistic pursuit
- Level and extent of participation and achievement in performance including pertinent details (e.g. instrument played, lead roles in productions, level of performance etc.).
The portal to submit the portfolio will be available here from Friday 30 January to Wednesday 11 February 2026.
Step 3: Attend the Scholarship Testing Day (Thursday 12 February 2026)
All candidates that have registered for the scholarship examination and have submitted a portfolio online, along with their parents, will be invited to the Scholarship Testing Day on Thursday 12 February 2026. Full details will be provided to registered families by email.
Scholarship questions
If you have any further questions regarding the Scholarship Program, please contact our Registrar:
Email: enrolments@ormistoncollege.com.au
Phone: +61 7 3488 6794