Sydney private school scholarship dates for 2028 entry

A source-checked guide to application windows, entry years and assessment providers. Applications and tests for 2028 entry run across 2026 and 2027.

Last checked 2 November 2026

Published deadlines assessed 9 November 2026 (Sydney time). This date assessment does not recheck school announcements.

Next published deadline in this calendar

Cranbrook School

2028 entry · Years 7 and 11

Published application deadline: 22 November 2026.

Academic, All Rounder and Music scholarships may provide full or partial tuition-fee remission. The separate Foundation scholarships are not yet open for 2028. Check the school's official page for current application availability and any changes.

Open Cranbrook School's official scholarship information

Open and opening soon for 2028 entry.

Filter by school type and recorded application status. Entries with a published deadline before the assessment date appear separately below. “Closing soon” means the recorded deadline is within 14 calendar days; confirm any closing time with the school. “Opening soon” reflects an expected opening period recorded at the source check, not confirmation that a form is currently available.

School type
Application status

13 programmes shown

Open and opening-soon Sydney private-school scholarship programmes for 2028 entry
SchoolEntry yearsStatus and datesAssessmentOfficial information
The Scots CollegeBoys' schoolYears 7–11
Open

21 September 2026 to 7 February 2027.

School source checked 2 November 2026

ACER CSTP

Academic and Music opportunities; Music also requires a portfolio and audition.

Open source for The Scots College
International Grammar School SydneyCo-educationalYears 7 and 11
Open

Open; closes 7 February 2027; test 27 February 2027.

School source checked 2 November 2026

ACER CSTP

Academic scholarships are listed for Years 7 and 11; late applications are not accepted. The scholarship remission amount is not published on this page.

Open source for International Grammar School Sydney
RedlandsCo-educationalYear 7
Open

Open; closes 5 February 2027; interviews in March–April 2027.

School source checked 2 November 2026

ACER CSTP

The Redlands Means-tested Scholarship is for external applicants and is strictly means-tested. It provides full tuition remission for Years 7–12, subject to annual review, but excludes listed extra costs.

Open source for Redlands
ShoreBoys' schoolYears 7–11
Open

Applications opened 19 October 2026. The summary table lists 22 January 2027 for Academic and All-Rounder applications, while the detailed sections list 7 February 2027; confirm the deadline with Shore.

School source checked 2 November 2026

ACER CSTP for Academic and All-Rounder

All scholarships and bursaries are means-tested and limited to Australian citizens or permanent residents. Music, Boarding, AIEF and Conway opportunities have separate closing dates.

Open source for Shore
AschamGirls' schoolYear 7 and selected other opportunities
Open

Applications for 2028 entry are open; the current school page does not publish an exact closing or testing date.

School source checked 2 November 2026

School-written assessment

Academic, all-round excellence, music, boarding, Old Girl and equity opportunities are listed; all are means-tested.

Open source for Ascham
KambalaGirls' schoolYears 5 and 7–11
Open

Applications are live; Music registrations close 12 February 2027 and all other scholarships close 17 February 2027.

School source checked 2 November 2026

Check school information

Academic, Music, Extra Curricular, Boarding, All-Rounder and related bursary opportunities are listed. The recorded deadline is the earlier Music deadline; other categories close 17 February 2027.

Open source for Kambala
PLC SydneyGirls' schoolYears 7–11; AIEF also lists Year 12
Open

Most listed open categories close 10 February 2027; the Year 7 Academic ACER examination is 20 February 2027. AIEF closes 14 May 2027. The Cambridge A-Levels section displays 10 February 2026, so confirm that category's deadline with PLC Sydney.

School source checked 2 November 2026

ACER for Year 7 Academic; school selection for other categories

Open categories include Year 7 Academic, Years 7–9 Principal's, Year 11 Cambridge A-Levels, Foundation and Boarding bursaries, and AIEF. Coverage and residency rules vary; the Music categories still show closed.

Open source for PLC Sydney
SCEGGS DarlinghurstGirls' schoolYear 7 and selected other opportunities
Open

Confirmed 2028 Science/Maths, Equity, Music, Indigenous, Old Girls Union and Boarding applications are open and close 7 February 2027.

School source checked 2 November 2026

ACER for Academic and Science/Maths

The confirmed open categories have different selection and coverage rules: Science/Maths is means-tested and covers full tuition; Music ranges from half tuition for Years 7–9 to full tuition for Years 10–11; Indigenous covers full tuition; Old Girls Union covers 50% tuition; Boarding covers full boarding fees.

Open source for SCEGGS Darlinghurst
Barker CollegeCo-educationalYear 7, with limited Year 10 opportunities
Open

Applications open 2 November 2026 and close 11 February 2027; Year 7 test 18 February 2027.

School source checked 2 November 2026

AAS

All categories require an AAS examination, including Music and Co-curricular applicants. Awards cover full or part academic tuition only; Year 7 may include up to 100% support. Applicants must hold Australian residency, and students requiring a student visa cannot enrol.

Open source for Barker College
Knox GrammarBoys' schoolYears 5, 7 and limited Year 11
Opening soon

9 November 2026 to 4 February 2027; tests 21 and 28 February 2027.

School source checked 2 November 2026

Check school information

In-person testing is required; citizenship or permanent-residency requirements apply.

Open source for Knox Grammar
Newington CollegeTransitioning to co-educationalYears 7–11
Open

Opened 31 October 2026; closes 22 January 2027 at 5.00pm; Year 7 test 1 February and Years 8–11 test 2 February 2027.

School source checked 2 November 2026

Check school information

Academic, Music, General Excellence/All Rounder, means-tested, Boarding and the Year 11 Pioneer Scholarship for Senior Girls are listed. Shortlisted interviews are scheduled for March–April 2027.

Open source for Newington College
Sydney Grammar SchoolBoys' schoolYear 7
Open

Opened 1 October 2026; closes 20 January 2027; school assessment 31 January 2027.

School source checked 2 November 2026

School-written English and Mathematics assessment

An enrolment application and $300 non-refundable registration fee are required before the scholarship form becomes available. From 2028, the scholarship remission is 20% of annual tuition fees; additional support is means-tested.

Open source for Sydney Grammar School
Cranbrook SchoolCo-educationalYears 7 and 11
Closing soon

Open; closes 22 November 2026 at 5.00pm; Year 11 test 28 November and Year 7 test 29 November 2026.

School source checked 2 November 2026

AAS

Academic, All Rounder and Music scholarships may provide full or partial tuition-fee remission. The separate Foundation scholarships are not yet open for 2028.

Open source for Cranbrook School

2028 programmes already closed.

These programmes show why families may need to work backwards from the child's planned entry year. Closed means closed as at 2 November 2026; do not assume a late application will be accepted.

Sydney private-school scholarship programmes already closed for 2028 entry
SchoolSchool type2028 datesSelection information
MLC SchoolGirls' schoolThe 2028 Year 7–11 scholarship round is closed; testing is scheduled for 17 October 2026.All-Rounder, Year 7 Music and Year 10 Principal's Scholarship were among the listed opportunities. School source checked 2 November 2026.
RavenswoodGirls' schoolOpened 1 June 2026; closed 7 August 2026.Years 7 and 11; AAS assessment for all categories. School source checked 2 November 2026.
WenonaGirls' schoolClosed 13 August 2026; AAS online assessment 21 August 2026.Academic, Music, All-Rounder and Boarding opportunities across listed year levels. School source checked 2 November 2026.
AbbotsleighGirls' schoolYear 7, 2028 applications are closed; assessment was in August 2026.Academic, needs-based, Old Girl, All-Rounder and Music opportunities are listed. School source checked 2 November 2026.
Pymble Ladies' CollegeGirls' schoolThe linked 2028 Boarding Scholarship round closed 31 July 2026; assessments were 9 and 12 August 2026.AAS assessment with portfolio and interview where required. Check Pymble's main scholarship information for other categories. School source checked 2 November 2026.

2028 policy confirmed, dates not yet published.

These schools have published some 2028 information, but not a complete scholarship calendar. Follow the official source or contact admissions rather than relying on an estimated deadline.

Trinity Grammar School

The school lists 2028 policy information, but exact 2028 application and assessment dates have not been updated.

School source checked 2 November 2026.

Official information can change.

Dates, fee coverage, provider arrangements and eligibility can change after this page is checked. SteadyMarks is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the schools or assessment providers listed. This calendar does not rank schools, predict selection, guarantee an application outcome or describe SteadyMarks material as an official assessment. Read the school's current information before making a decision.