About Ballarat Grammar
Ballarat Grammar is an independent co-educational school in Wendouree. Academic scholarships for 2028 entry are assessed through an Edutest exam. The official Academic Scholarships sitting is listed for Years 5–11; this page is Year 10/11 exam-prep — format, sitting dates, and practice — not a tutoring brochure. Art & Design, Dance, Drama, and Music scholarships for Years 7–11 share the same application window but students do not sit a test; they are not exam-prep pathways.
Official Edutest sittings
Academic Scholarships for entry to Years 5–11 in 2028
Exam
Saturday 24 October 2026
Applications close
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Fee
$100
This is the Edutest sit. Official listing covers Years 5–11; this page focuses Year 10/11.
Sitting dates from the official Edutest parent feed, last checked 14 September 2026. Melbourne time. Edutest parent portal.
Edutest exam format
Official sittings use the standard Edutest paper. See the Edutest exam-prep guide for timing, strategy, and month-by-month plans.
Opportunities
How to Apply
Register for Academic Scholarships for entry to Years 5–11 in 2028 on the Edutest parent portal
Applications close Wednesday 14 October 2026 (Melbourne time); the exam fee is $100
Sit the Edutest academic exam on Saturday 24 October 2026
The official sitting also covers younger years; this guide focuses Year 10/11 exam-prep
Art & Design / Dance / Drama / Music scholarships (Years 7–11) close on the same date — students do not sit a test
Follow any interview or portfolio steps the school publishes after results
Exam Components
How to Prepare for Ballarat Grammar
From our latest exam cohort
Students walk into the exam feeling ready
“Questions on Big Brain were similar to the exam, and I felt ready on exam day.”
S.B. · Year 9 · 2026 · Edutest
“I don't think I would have been able to perform this well without Big Brain and the tutoring.”
K.T. · Year 9 · 2026 · Edutest
“Big Brain was really useful and helped me a lot. I'd definitely recommend it to everyone.”
M.B. · Year 9 · 2026 · Edutest
“Thank you so much. I genuinely could not have done as well as I did without your input.”
S.K. · Year 9 · 2026 · Edutest
“Big Brain is harder than the real test, so it preps you really well.”
R.M. · Year 9 · 2026 · Edutest
“I feel really confident about getting an interview because of your help.”
R.N. · Year 10 · 2026 · Edutest
“A really good platform, cheap and useful.”
R.X. · Year 9 · 2026 · Edutest
“Questions on Big Brain were similar to the exam, and I felt ready on exam day.”
S.B. · Year 9 · 2026 · Edutest
“I don't think I would have been able to perform this well without Big Brain and the tutoring.”
K.T. · Year 9 · 2026 · Edutest
“Big Brain was really useful and helped me a lot. I'd definitely recommend it to everyone.”
M.B. · Year 9 · 2026 · Edutest
“Thank you so much. I genuinely could not have done as well as I did without your input.”
S.K. · Year 9 · 2026 · Edutest
“Big Brain is harder than the real test, so it preps you really well.”
R.M. · Year 9 · 2026 · Edutest
“I feel really confident about getting an interview because of your help.”
R.N. · Year 10 · 2026 · Edutest
“A really good platform, cheap and useful.”
R.X. · Year 9 · 2026 · Edutest
“The discussion points were almost exactly the same as those on Big Brain.”
M.K. · Year 9 · 2026 · Edutest
“Exactly like Big Brain. The questions asked were the same.”
P.K. · Year 9 · 2026 · Edutest
“Exactly like Big Brain, the format and everything. I'm thankful I did Big Brain.”
B.C. · Year 9 · 2026 · Edutest
“Big Brain has been a big help!!”
R.K. · Year 9 · 2026 · ACER
“They were really similar to the Big Brain questions and the Edutest practice tests.”
S.A. · Year 9 · 2026 · Edutest
“My child enjoyed the sessions, and parts of the program aligned really well with the exam content.”
P.L. · Year 9 · 2026 · Edutest
“The discussion points were almost exactly the same as those on Big Brain.”
M.K. · Year 9 · 2026 · Edutest
“Exactly like Big Brain. The questions asked were the same.”
P.K. · Year 9 · 2026 · Edutest
“Exactly like Big Brain, the format and everything. I'm thankful I did Big Brain.”
B.C. · Year 9 · 2026 · Edutest
“Big Brain has been a big help!!”
R.K. · Year 9 · 2026 · ACER
“They were really similar to the Big Brain questions and the Edutest practice tests.”
S.A. · Year 9 · 2026 · Edutest
“My child enjoyed the sessions, and parts of the program aligned really well with the exam content.”
P.L. · Year 9 · 2026 · Edutest
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Preparing for Ballarat Grammar?
Sit a full-length exam under real conditions, or prepare for the interview round.
Year 8 or 9 now
Selective Entry & Scholarship Mock (Years 10 & 11), October 2026
- Saturday 10 October 2026
- 10:00 am to 1:00 pm AEDT
- Monash University Clayton
Delivered by JT EducationYear 8 now, Year 9 in 2027
Year 10 Entry Workshop: John Monash, Melbourne High, Nossal, Suzanne Cory #2
- Sunday 11 October 2026
- 10:00 am to 11:45 am AEDT
- Monash University, Clayton
Delivered by JT EducationYear 8 or 9 now
Selective Entry & Scholarship Mock (Years 10 & 11), 14 November 2026
- Saturday 14 November 2026
- 10:00 am to 1:00 pm AEDT
- Monash University Clayton
Delivered by JT Education