Sydney Grammar School
For 2028, Year 7 Academic and Music scholarships are confirmed, but the specific scholarship deadline and assessment dates have not been published.
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 24 September 2026
Next confirmed deadline
MLC School
2028 entry
Applications close 30 September 2026.
MLC lists Years 7–11 opportunities, with an assessment on 17 October 2026. Check the school's official page before submitting an application.
Open MLC School's official scholarship informationOpen and opening soon for 2028 entry.
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12 programmes shown
| School | Entry years | Status and dates | Assessment | Official information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLC SchoolGirls' school | Years 7–11 | Closing soon Opened 29 June 2026; closes 30 September 2026; test 17 October 2026. Verified 24 September 2026 | Check school information All-Rounder, Year 7 Music and Year 10 Principal's Scholarship are among the listed opportunities. | Open source for MLC School |
| The Scots CollegeBoys' school | Years 7–11 | Open 21 September 2026 to 7 February 2027. Verified 24 September 2026 | ACER CSTP Academic and Music opportunities; Music also requires a portfolio and audition. | Open source for The Scots College |
| International Grammar School SydneyCo-educational | Years 7 and 11 | Open Open; closes 7 February 2027; test 27 February 2027. Verified 24 September 2026 | ACER CSTP Academic scholarships are listed for Years 7 and 11; late applications are not accepted. | Open source for International Grammar School Sydney |
| RedlandsCo-educational | Year 7 | Open Open; closes 5 February 2027; interviews in March–April 2027. Verified 24 September 2026 | ACER CSTP The Coralie Amos OAM Scholarship is for external applicants and is strictly means-tested. | Open source for Redlands |
| ShoreBoys' school | Years 7–11 | Opening soon Expected to open around October 2026; regular programmes expected to close around January 2027. Verified 24 September 2026 | ACER CSTP for Academic and All-Rounder All scholarships and bursaries are means-tested; citizenship or permanent-residency requirements apply. | Open source for Shore |
| AschamGirls' school | Year 7 and selected other opportunities | Opening soon Expected to open in October 2026; applications usually close in February 2027. Verified 24 September 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' school | Years 5, 7, 10 and 11 | Opening soon Expected to open in October 2026; testing is usually in February 2027. Verified 24 September 2026 | Check school information Academic, Music, Extra-curricular, Boarding and selected IB opportunities are listed. | Open source for Kambala |
| PLC SydneyGirls' school | To be confirmed for 2028 | Opening soon Expected to open in October 2026; detailed 2028 dates have not been published. Verified 24 September 2026 | Check school information The school confirms Academic, Music and Bursary opportunities, with 2028 details still to be updated. | Open source for PLC Sydney |
| SCEGGS DarlinghurstGirls' school | Year 7 and selected other opportunities | Opening soon Expected in Term 4, 2026; Academic applications usually close in early February 2027. Verified 24 September 2026 | ACER for Academic and Science/Maths Academic, All-Rounder, Science/Maths, Music, Indigenous, Old Girls and Boarding opportunities are listed. | Open source for SCEGGS Darlinghurst |
| Barker CollegeCo-educational | Year 7, with limited Year 10 opportunities | Opening soon Expected in Term 4, 2026; Year 7 test on 18 February 2027. Verified 24 September 2026 | AAS All categories require an assessment; Year 7 may include up to 100% tuition-fee support. | Open source for Barker College |
| Knox GrammarBoys' school | Years 5, 7 and limited Year 11 | Opening soon 9 November 2026 to 4 February 2027; tests 21 and 28 February 2027. Verified 24 September 2026 | Check school information In-person testing is required; citizenship or permanent-residency requirements apply. | Open source for Knox Grammar |
| Newington CollegeTransitioning to co-educational | Years 7–11 | Opening soon Expected to open in mid-November 2026; further dates have not been published. Verified 24 September 2026 | Check school information Academic, Music, General Excellence, Diversity/Social Justice and Boarding opportunities are listed. | Open source for Newington College |
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 24 September 2026; do not assume a late application will be accepted.
| School | School type | 2028 dates | Selection information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood | Girls' school | Opened 1 June 2026; closed 7 August 2026. | Years 7 and 11; AAS assessment for all categories. |
| Wenona | Girls' school | Closed 13 August 2026; AAS online assessment 21 August 2026. | Academic, Music, All-Rounder and Boarding opportunities across listed year levels. |
| Abbotsleigh | Girls' school | Year 7, 2028 applications are closed; assessment was in August 2026. | Academic, needs-based, Old Girl, All-Rounder and Music opportunities are listed. |
| Pymble Ladies' College | Girls' school | The 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. |
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.
Cranbrook School
The school says 2028 programmes will open in late Term 3, 2026; complete forms and dates were not displayed at the time of checking.
Trinity Grammar School
The school lists 2028 policy information, but exact 2028 application and assessment dates have not been updated.
Official information can change.
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