Edutest Scholarship Test Preparation
Edutest is one of the major providers of scholarship and entrance assessments for independent schools across Australia, with a strong presence in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland. Schools rely on Edutest to evaluate candidates for academic scholarships and selective entry places.
Understanding the test format and practising each component can make a real difference to how confident and prepared your child feels on the day.
What does the Edutest exam include?
The Edutest scholarship test is made up of five timed sections, each designed to assess a different set of skills. The total testing time is approximately two hours and fifteen minutes.
- Multiple-choice
- 30 minutes
- Multiple-choice
- 30 minutes
- Multiple-choice
- 30 minutes
- Multiple-choice
- 30 minutes
Which schools use Edutest?
Independent schools across Australia use Edutest for scholarship and entrance assessments. Entry years and testing arrangements vary by school, so it is worth checking directly with each school for the most up-to-date details.
| School | Suburb | Entry Years |
|---|---|---|
| Wesley College | Multiple campuses | 7, 10 |
| Methodist Ladies' College (MLC) | Kew | 5, 7–12 |
| Carey Baptist Grammar | Kew | 7, 10 |
| Caulfield Grammar School | Caulfield | 5, 7, 9, 10 |
| Brighton Grammar School | Brighton | 4, 5, 7, 9 |
| Geelong Grammar School | Corio | Multiple |
| Camberwell Girls Grammar | Canterbury | Multiple |
| St Catherine’s School | Toorak | Multiple |
| The Knox School | Wantirna South | 7, 9, 10 |
| Fintona Girls’ School | Balwyn | 5–10 |
| Kilvington Grammar School | Ormond | 5, 7, 9, 11 |
| Alphington Grammar School | Alphington | 5–10 |
| Bacchus Marsh Grammar | Bacchus Marsh | Multiple |
| Beaconhills College | Pakenham | Multiple |
| Loreto Mandeville Hall | Toorak | Multiple |
| Loreto College Ballarat | Ballarat | 7 |
| Siena College | Camberwell | 7, 9 |
| Westbourne Grammar School | Truganina | 7, 10, 11 |
| Southern Cross Grammar | Caroline Springs | 7–11 |
| The King David School | Armadale | 6, 7, 10 |
| Goulburn Valley Grammar | Shepparton | 5, 7, 10, 11 |
| Trinity Grammar School* | Kew | 5, 7, 9 (Academic); 7–9 (Music) |
| Luther College* | Croydon Hills | 7 |
| Haileybury | Keysborough | 5, 7, 9, 10 |
| Mentone Grammar School | Mentone | 7, 9, 10 |
| Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School | Terranora | |
| Moama Anglican Grammar | Moama | |
| Blackheath & Thornburgh College | Charters Towers | |
| Cannon Hill Anglican College | Cannon Hill | |
| Emmanuel College | Warwick | |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran College | Noosaville | |
| LORDS | Ormeau | |
| Northside Christian College | Everton Hills | |
| Pacific Lutheran College | Caloundra | |
| Prince of Peace Lutheran College | Everton Hills | |
| Redeemer Lutheran College | Rochedale | |
| St Hilda's School | Southport | |
| St John's Anglican College | Forest Lake | |
| St Peters Lutheran College | Indooroopilly | |
| The Cathedral School | Townsville | |
| The Springfield Anglican College | Springfield | |
| Toowoomba Anglican School | Toowoomba | |
| Trinity Lutheran College | Ashmore | |
| West Moreton Anglican College | Karrabin | |
| Concordia Lutheran College* | Toowoomba | |
| The Glennie School* | Toowoomba |
This list is provided as a guide and may not be exhaustive. Schools may change their assessment provider from year to year.
How PrepHQ helps your child prepare
Preparation should build confidence, not create pressure. PrepHQ is designed to help students feel comfortable with the test format and strengthen their skills at a pace that works for them.
Targeted practice by component
Practise each Edutest component individually — Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, and Written Expression — so your child can focus on the areas that matter most.
Clear, step-by-step explanations
Every question comes with a detailed explanation that walks through the solution. Students do not just find out what the right answer is — they understand why it is right.
Adaptive focus on weaker areas
PrepHQ tracks how your child is progressing across different skills and gently increases practice in areas where they need the most support.
A positive learning experience
We believe learning should feel good. Our platform uses encouraging language and celebrates progress, helping students approach test day with confidence rather than anxiety.
Frequently asked questions
What is Edutest?
Edutest is one of the major scholarship and entrance assessment providers used by independent schools across Australia, with a strong presence in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland. The exam is designed to evaluate students across multiple academic and reasoning domains, helping schools identify well-rounded candidates for scholarship places.
Which schools use Edutest for scholarships?
Many well-known independent schools use Edutest for their scholarship and entry assessments. In Victoria, these include Wesley College, Methodist Ladies' College (MLC), Carey Baptist Grammar, Caulfield Grammar School, Brighton Grammar School, Trinity Grammar School, and Geelong Grammar School. Edutest is also used by schools in New South Wales, Queensland, and other states.
What are the components of the Edutest exam?
The Edutest scholarship exam typically consists of five components: Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, and Written Expression. Each section assesses a different set of skills, from logical thinking and pattern recognition to reading analysis and creative writing.
How long is the Edutest scholarship test?
The Edutest scholarship test takes approximately two hours and fifteen minutes in total. Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and Mathematics each run for 30 minutes, while Written Expression is a shorter 15-minute task.
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