We welcome applications for students who are entering Year 6 in 2026, who believe they can make a positive contribution to The King David School. The number of scholarships awarded each year is determined by the quality of the applicants, available places, and donations to our Scholarship fund.

Academic Scholarship

Awarded to students who demonstrate high levels of academic ability and who will benefit from and contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of the Scholarship Examination, online application and interview.

For further information on Academic Scholarships please click here.

Derech Eretz Scholarship

Thanks to the generous support of our Donors, we are able to offer a number of Derech Eretz awards to new students entering The King David School in 2026. Derech Eretz can be described as one who consistently demonstrates common decency, or high emotional and interpersonal intelligence.

For further information on the Derech Eretz Scholarship please click here.

Sport Scholarship

Awarded to students who demonstrate a substantial commitment to their area of sporting excellence and to representing the school in all relevant events and competitions.  

Whilst the Scholarship is not necessarily dependent on excellence in any particular field, an enthusiastic attitude to academic pursuits, would be expected.

For further information on the Sport Scholarship please click here.

Scholarship Application requirements for external applicants:

• copies of the two most recent school reports 
• most recent Naplan results  
• Prospective Student Profile 
• a recent photo of the student who is applying

All applicants will need to complete the following as part of their application:

• The King David School online application 
• register with Edutest (link to Edutest will be provided once an online application has been made to The King David School. $100 Edutest registration fee applies)
• an interview with our Principal, Marc Light
• spend a day at KDS
• external applicants are encouraged to attend a Discovery Tour. Please click here for bookings.

All applicants must submit an online Scholarship application made directly to The King David School as well as an application directly to Edutest.

The Scholarship exam will be held on Friday 28 February 2025. Applications close at 6pm on Tuesday 18 February.  

Once the Admissions Department has received your application, you will be invited to attend an interview with our Principal, Marc Light.

We welcome applications for students who are entering Year 7 in 2026, who believe they can make a positive contribution to The King David School. The number of scholarships awarded each year is determined by the quality of the applicants, available places, and donations to our Scholarship fund.

Academic Scholarship

Awarded to students who demonstrate high levels of academic ability and who will benefit from and contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of the Scholarship Examination, online application and interview.

For further information on Academic Scholarships please click here.

Derech Eretz Scholarship

Thanks to the generous support of our Donors, we are able to offer a number of Derech Eretz awards to new students entering The King David School in 2026. Derech Eretz can be described as one who consistently demonstrates common decency, or high emotional and interpersonal intelligence.

For further information on the Derech Eretz Scholarship please click here.

Sport Scholarship

Awarded to students who demonstrate a substantial commitment to their area of sporting excellence and to representing the school in all relevant events and competitions.  

Whilst the Scholarship is not necessarily dependent on excellence in any particular field, an enthusiastic attitude to academic pursuits, would be expected.

For further information on the Sport Scholarship please click here.

Scholarship Application requirements for external applicants:

• copies of the two most recent school reports 
• most recent Naplan results  
• Prospective Student Profile 
• a recent photo of the student who is applying

All applicants will need to complete the following as part of their application:

• The King David School online application 
• register with Edutest (link to Edutest will be provided once an online application has been made to The King David School. $100 Edutest registration fee applies)
• an interview with our Principal, Marc Light
• spend a day at KDS 
• Attend a day at the School (Experience Day for applicants for Year 7).
• External applicants are encouraged to also attend a Discovery Tour. Please click here for bookings.

All applicants must submit an online Scholarship application made directly to The King David School as well as an application directly to Edutest.

The Scholarship exam will be held on Friday 28 February 2025. Applications close at 6pm on Tuesday 18 February.  

Once the Admissions Department has received your application, you will be invited to attend an interview with our Principal, Marc Light.

We welcome applications for students who are entering Year 8 in 2026, who believe they can make a positive contribution to The King David School. The number of scholarships awarded each year is determined by the quality of the applicants, available places, and donations to our Scholarship fund.

Academic Scholarship

Awarded to students who demonstrate high levels of academic ability and who will benefit from and contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of the Scholarship Examination, online application and interview.

For further information on Academic Scholarships please click here.

Derech Eretz Scholarship

Thanks to the generous support of our Donors, we are able to offer a number of Derech Eretz awards to new students entering The King David School in 2026. Derech Eretz can be described as one who consistently demonstrates common decency, or high emotional and interpersonal intelligence.

For further information on the Derech Eretz Scholarship please click here.

Scholarship Application requirements for external applicants:

• copies of the two most recent school reports 
• most recent Naplan results  
• Prospective Student Profile 
• a recent photo of the student who is applying

All applicants will need to complete the following as part of their application:

• The King David School online application 
• register with Edutest (link to Edutest will be provided once an online application has been made to The King David School. $100 Edutest registration fee applies)
• an interview with our Principal, Marc Light
• spend a day at KDS
• external applicants are encouraged to attend a Discovery Tour. Please click here for bookings.

All applicants must submit an online Scholarship application made directly to The King David School as well as an application directly to Edutest.

The Scholarship exam will be held on Friday 28 February 2025. Applications close at 6pm on Tuesday 18 February.  

Once the Admissions Department has received your application, you will be invited to attend an interview with our Principal, Marc Light.

We welcome applications for students who are entering Year 11 in 2026, who believe they can make a positive contribution to The King David School. The number of scholarships awarded each year is determined by the quality of the applicants, available places, and donations to our Scholarship fund.

Opportunity to Thrive

This Scholarship is for new students who will be Year 11 in 2026. The overriding purpose of student scholarships at The King David School is to provide access to exceptional learning opportunities for students who share the values of our School community. All Scholarship students are highly committed to giving their personal best, and in doing so, act as positive role models for their peers, our School community, and more broadly. This scholarship is not available to current King David students.

For further information on the Opportunity to Thrive Scholarship, please click here.

Alumni Scholarship

Thanks to the generous support of our donors we are pleased to offer an Alumni Scholarship to children of King David alumni who are entering Year 11 in 2026. To qualify for this scholarship, at least one of the applicant’s parents must have attended KDS for six years or more. This scholarship is not available to current King David students.

For further information on the Alumni Scholarship, please click here. 

Netzer Scholarship

Thanks to the generous support of our donors we are pleased to offer a Netzer Scholarship to new students entering Year 11 at The King David School. This scholarship will be offered to a student that has demonstrated involvement and leadership in Netzer, Progressive Judaism’s Youth Group. This scholarship is not available to current King David students.

For further information on the Netzer Scholarship, please click here.

Academic Scholarship

Awarded to students who demonstrate high levels of academic ability and who will benefit from and contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of the Scholarship Examination, online application and interview.

For further information on Academic Scholarships please click here.

Derech Eretz Scholarship

Thanks to the generous support of our Donors, we are able to offer a number of Derech Eretz awards to new students entering The King David School in 2026. Derech Eretz can be described as one who consistently demonstrates common decency, or high emotional and interpersonal intelligence.

For further information on the Derech Eretz Scholarship please click here.

Scholarship Application requirements for external applicants:

• copies of the two most recent school reports 
• most recent Naplan results  
• Prospective Student Profile 
• a recent photo of the student who is applying

All applicants will need to complete the following as part of their application:

• The King David School online application 
• register with Edutest (link to Edutest will be provided once an online application has been made to The King David School. $100 Edutest registration fee applies)
• an interview with our Principal, Marc Light
• spend a day at KDS
• external applicants are encouraged to attend a Discovery Tour. Please click here for bookings.

All applicants must submit an online Scholarship application made directly to The King David School as well as an application directly to Edutest.

The Scholarship exam will be held on Friday 28 February 2025. Applications close at 6pm on Tuesday 18 February.  

Once the Admissions Department has received your application, you will be invited to attend an interview with our Principal, Marc Light.