Mathematics
The scores of 5 students on a test are: 12, 15, 12, 18, and 23. What is the mean score?
- 12
- 16
- 15
- 18
- None of these
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St Catherine's Scholarship Test: Edutest Practice
How do St Catherine's scholarships work?
St Catherine's School in Toorak offers Academic, General Excellence and Music scholarships for entry to Years 5 to 10, and applicants sit an Edutest scholarship test. Music scholarships are also awarded on a music audition for shortlisted candidates. Check the official scholarships page for the next round and key dates.
- Academic, General Excellence and Music:
- Years 5 to 10
- Boarding scholarships:
- Years 7 to 11
- Test:
- Edutest written examination (Music also has an audition)
- Round:
- See the official scholarships page for the next round
In this guide: Year levelsWhat the test coversTry 3 sample questionsHow to practiseFrequently Asked Questions
The diagnostic is free. It shows which sections to practise first.
Year levels
Academic Excellence scholarships are for entry to Years 5 to 10. They are awarded on a written examination, previous school reports, a NAPLAN report and an interview with the Principal (if shortlisted). Current and prospective students can apply.
The Year 7 Dr Sylvia Walton AO Award for Academic Excellence is for Year 7 only. It uses the same written examination, previous school reports, a NAPLAN report and an interview with the Principal (if shortlisted).
General Excellence scholarships are for Years 5 to 10. They use the same written examination path, for students who also show excellence in areas such as Sport, Performing Arts, Public Speaking, Leadership and Service, or Visual Arts.
Music scholarships are for Years 5 to 10. They are awarded on the academic excellence examination plus reports, a NAPLAN report, an interview with the Principal (if shortlisted) and a music audition for shortlisted candidates.
Boarding scholarships are for Years 7 to 11. They are also based on the academic examination, previous school reports, a NAPLAN report and an interview with the Principal (if shortlisted). This is the only scholarship type that includes Year 11. Academic, General Excellence and Music stop at Year 10.
The Hardship Bursary is for Years 5 to 10. It is means-tested. It provides partial financial support. Applicants must register for the scholarship exam with Edutest and also complete the school's Hardship Bursary Application Form.
All of these scholarships may only be awarded to Australian citizens or permanent residents.
The Dorothy Newman Scholarship sits outside the Academic and General Excellence programme. The scholarships page does not name Edutest for it.
What the test covers
St Catherine's scholarships page does not publish question counts or times. Edutest's own description gives four 30-minute multiple-choice sections (Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension) and one 15-minute writing task, with no question counts. Big Brain's practice paper, not the official format, has Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning (60 questions each), Numerical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension (50 each), all 30 minutes, plus Creative Writing and Persuasive Writing at 15 minutes each.
Edutest section times
Mathematics (30 min)
Verbal Reasoning (30 min)
Numerical Reasoning (30 min)
Reading Comprehension (30 min)
Written Expression (15 min, writing type varies)
Not a past St Catherine's paper. Three questions from the Big Brain question bank.
Try 3 sample questions
Three Edutest-style questions from the Big Brain question bank.
Verbal
Four of the following words are alike in some way. Which is the odd word out?
- clarinet
- oboe
- bassoon
- trumpet
- saxophone
Numerical
Find the median for the following: 3, 7, 2, 7, 4, 6
- 4
- 5.5
- 7
- 4.5
- 5
How to practise
Start with the free diagnostic for St Catherine's Edutest practice. Then sit timed sets: Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension, plus Creative Writing and Persuasive Writing at 15 minutes each. The three sample questions are Year 7 items. Big Brain's verified questions are tagged Year 7 and up; there is no Year 4, 5 or 6 set, so students sitting for Year 5, 6 or 7 entry (in Year 4, 5 or 6) will find them a step above their year.
Section timing for the practice paper sits in the Edutest exam guide.
Self-Paced Study
Big Brain
Timed Edutest practice for every sub-test.
- Free diagnostic to find the weak sections
- Timed sets for the four multiple-choice papers
- Creative Writing and Persuasive Writing (15 minutes each)
Frequently Asked Questions
What test does St Catherine's use?
The St Catherine's scholarship test is Edutest. Academic, General Excellence and Music scholarships use a written examination. Music scholarships are also awarded on a music audition for shortlisted candidates. Boarding scholarships use the academic examination. Hardship Bursary applicants must register for the scholarship exam with Edutest and also complete the school's Hardship Bursary Application Form. The Dorothy Newman Scholarship sits outside the Academic and General Excellence programme, and the school does not name Edutest for it.
Which year levels does St Catherine's offer scholarships for?
Academic, General Excellence and Music scholarships are for Years 5 to 10. Boarding scholarships are for Years 7 to 11. Year 11 is a boarding entry point. Academic, General Excellence and Music do not include Year 11. The Hardship Bursary is for Years 5 to 10. The Year 7 Dr Sylvia Walton AO Award for Academic Excellence is for Year 7 only.
What is the difference between Academic, General Excellence and Music?
Academic Excellence is for Years 5 to 10. It is awarded on a written examination, previous school reports, a NAPLAN report and an interview with the Principal (if shortlisted). Current and prospective students can apply. All of these scholarships may only be awarded to Australian citizens or permanent residents. General Excellence is also for Years 5 to 10 and uses the same written examination path, for students who also show excellence in areas such as Sport, Performing Arts, Public Speaking, Leadership and Service, or Visual Arts. Music is for Years 5 to 10. It is awarded on the academic excellence examination plus reports, a NAPLAN report, an interview with the Principal (if shortlisted) and a music audition for shortlisted candidates.
How do you practise for the St Catherine's scholarship test?
Start with the free diagnostic. Then practise Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Creative Writing and Persuasive Writing on Big Brain. St Catherine's scholarships page does not publish question counts or times. Edutest's own description gives four 30-minute multiple-choice sections and one 15-minute writing task; Big Brain's practice paper (not the official format) adds question counts and creative and persuasive sets. The three sample questions are Year 7 items. Big Brain's verified questions are tagged Year 7 and up; there is no Year 4, 5 or 6 set, so students sitting for Year 5, 6 or 7 entry (in Year 4, 5 or 6) will find them a step above their year.
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