VCE honour roll: search every 40+ scorer

VCE results are in for Geelong students after a challenging year in and out of classrooms. Here’s all the ATAR scores from the top performers across the region. Search the honour roll of local names in our interactive database.

The honour roll of Geelong VCE results — and searchable database of those who achieved a score of 40 or more — can now be revealed after students learned their performance on Wednesday.

Christian College’s Shaun Altmann is understood to have recorded the region’s highest score.

The college dux said he was a “bit surprised” to wake up and learn he had received a 99.85 ATAR, including a perfect study score of 50 in software development.

“I always dreamt of being able to do really well, but to then actually do it was a bit hard to believe,” Shaun said.

The 17-year-old said he hopes to study mechatronics at university next year.

But a 15-year-old Kardinia International College student wasn’t far behind, with the Jan Juc teen receiving a 99.8 ATAR.

St Joseph’s College student Clancy Hehir was his school’s top performer with 99.65, while another three of his classmates also scored in the 99s.

Principal Tony Paatsch said he was “really proud” of the students and their results.

Lachlan Houen, Amy Pan, Danny Yang (dux), Michael Pan, Felicity Bisinella and Douglass Bell. Picture: Peter Ristevski

“A 2020 VCE certificate is a really powerful statement of a young person’s ability to persevere,” Mr Paatsch said.

More than six per cent of Kardinia students received an ATAR above 95, 15 per cent received an ATAR above 90, while the school achieved an averaged ATAR of 72.

Principal Catherine Lockhart congratulated students for “their resilience, adaptability, flexibility and overall positivity” throughout an unprecedented year.

Geelong College Danny Yang took out his school dux with an 99.80, and was one of six students with scores over 99.

Danny said he “could not be happier” with his results and was looking forward to beginning to studying a Bachelor of Science at Melbourne University.

At Sacred Heart College, Freya Dess was named the school’s dux with a 99.25.

Christian College dux Shaun Altmann. Picture: Alison Wynd

The median ATAR for the school was 73.7, with three students receiving perfect study scores of 50, including a year 10 student.

At Geelong Lutheran College, Peta Dillon was named dux with a ATAR of 96.3, while the school scored a median ATAR of 62.5.

Belmont High School’s dux was Matt Rochfort with a 99.7 ATAR, with the school recording 10 students with scores in the 90s.

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Nathanael Briese was named the Western Heights College dux with an ATAR of 86.20.

College principal Fiona Taylor said a few staff were available on-campus to provide pathway support for students after receiving their results on the day.

“From the students we’ve spoken to, they’re all really pleased with what they’ve achieved after a really challenging year,” she said.

“I think the students are really grateful that the year has come to a close.”

Acting Education Minister Gayle Tierney reminded students that their results do not define them and there are many pathways available for school leavers.

Students with questions about their results can call 1800 653 080 until the end of January.

TOP SCORERS IN THE REGION’S SCHOOLS

Belmont High School — Matt Rochfort: 99.70

Christian College — Shaun Altmann: 99.85

Clonard College — Sidney Hoei: 99.80

The Geelong College — Danny Yang: 99.80

Geelong Grammar — Ruby Burgess-Hoar: 97.45

Geelong High School — Clien Vanessa Tan: 94.75

Geelong Lutheran College — Peta Dillon: 96.30

Oberon High School students Maxine Armistead, top, and Daisy McNeilly (dux) were among the school's highest scorers. Picture: Peter Ristevski

Kardinia International College — Zane Gates: 99.80

Newcomb Secondary College — Ruby Bell: score not provided

Oberon High School — Daisy McNeilly: 94

Sacred Heart College — Freya Dess: 99.25

Saint Ignatius College — Matthew McInerney: 99.60

St Joseph’s College — Clancy Hehir: 99.65

Surf Coast Secondary College — Max Neal: score not provided

Western Heights College — Nathaniel Briese: 86.20

Some schools did not provide details before deadline

Originally published as VCE honour roll: search every 40+ scorer