Top VCE schools: Best performing public and private VCE schools
Spending big bucks on a high school education does not guarantee academic success. Which high-fee elite schools lag their peers and which public and low-fee rivals outperform? See the results here.
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The state’s top-performing public and private schools by VCE median scores can be revealed- see if your school made the best 20 schools list.
Private schools
Thirty private schools posted scores of 35 and above, with the list dominated by top-dollar private schools with fees of more than $35,000 such as Camberwell Grammar, Bialik College and The King David School.
But some other high-fee schools don’t make the best-of list, including Wesley College, which has a VCE score of 31, along with Xavier College (33) and Carey Grammar (33).
Some lower-fee schools such as Ballarat Clarendon College, St Kevin’s College and
Sacre Coeur make the list, offering a great value for money education.
One of the top schools is Korowa Anglican Girls’ School, which had a median ATAR of 94.1 and a median study score of 36.
Principal Frances Booth said: “We strive to prepare our students for the world beyond school”.
“The lessons they learnt extend far beyond textbooks and ATARS — they include the power of collaboration, the strength found in overcoming challenges, and the importance of embracing diversity.”
Another high-performing school is Mount Scopus Memorial College, which posted a median study score of 37 and a median ATAR of 92.1
Principal Rabbi James Kennard said: “Our class of 2023 are to be congratulated on these wonderful VCE results”.
“This cohort of active, community minded students have demonstrated both extraordinary school involvement and an outstanding commitment to their studies,” he said.
Loreto Mandeville also posted a median study score of 36, with principal Angela O’Dwyer full of praise.
“The class of 2023 are fully deserving of their extraordinary results and we are very proud of what they and their teachers have accomplished,” Ms O’Dwyer said.
Brighton Grammar also made the best-of list with a median ATAR of 89.7 and a median study score of 36.
Headmaster Ross Featherston said: “I am very proud of our year 12s who adopted the legacy motto of stand beside – by supporting each other and those in our community this year,” Mr Featherston said.
“They have held leadership roles, played sport, performed music and drama and undertaken community service activities. These experiences have enhanced their academic success and hopefully will set them up to have successful and happy lives.”
State schools
Not surprisingly, four of the best five state schools by median VCE score are all selective high schools.
Melbourne High, MacRobertson Girls’ High and Nossal High all top the list on 36.
Next are John Monash Science School and the selective Suzanne Cory High School, which both achieved median VCE scores of 35.
Following them on the list are two state schools in regional areas, Corryong College and Mallacoota P-12 College, both on 34.
Melbourne High students received three perfect ATAR scores of 99.95 and the school had a median ATAR of 94.7.
The school’s principal Dr Tony Mordini said he was “incredibly proud” of students’ efforts.
“The students have shown amazing dedication to their studies and worked really hard,” Dr Mordini said.
“They were in their earlier years during Covid, they had a disruption to their education. Despite this hurdle, they’ve risen above this.”
Balwyn High is another star performer, with an average VCE median score of 32 and 15 students who achieved an ATAR of 99 and above.
“Our students are just amazing as are our staff and I could not be prouder of them,” principal Deborah Harman said.
Vermont Secondary College was one of 12 schools with a median VCE score of 32.
The school has six students who received ATARs of 99 or higher, while 65 students scored over 90.
Principal Tony Jacobs described the results as outstanding.
“Well done and congratulations to the class of 2023 – an amazing result!” he said.
Top 20 state schools by VCE median
MacRobertson Girls’ High 36 (selective)
Melbourne High 36 (selective)
Nossal High 36 (selective)
John Monash Science School 35
Suzanne Cory High School (selective) 35
Corryong College 34
Mallacoota P-12 College 34
Braybrook College 33
Cranbourne East Secondary College 33
East Doncaster Secondary College 33
Glen Waverley Secondary College 33
McKinnon Secondary College 33
Melbourne Girls’ College 33
Ouyen P-12 College 33
Ashwood High School 32
Balwyn High School 32
Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College 32
Frankston High School 32
Glen Eira Secondary College 32
Koonung Secondary College 32
Mentone Girls’ Secondary College 32
Prahran High School 32
Preston High School 32
Vermont Secondary College 32
Williamstown High 32
Dromana Secondary College 32
Top 20 private schools by VCE median
Ballarat Clarendon College 39
Bialik College 37
Huntingtower School 37
Mount Scopus Memorial College 37
Ruyton Girls’ School 37
Yesodei HaTorah College 37
Loreto Mandeville Hall 36
Mentone Girls’ Grammar School 36
Korowa Anglican Girls’ School 36
St Catherine’s School 36
Haileybury Girls College 36
Sacre Coeur 36
The King David School 36
Brighton Grammar School 36
Leibler Yavneh College 36
Fintona Girls School 35
Melbourne Grammar School 35
Haileybury College 35
Trinity Grammar School 35
St Kevin’s College 35
Strathcona Girls’ School 35
Presbyterian Ladies’ College 35
Yarra Valley Grammar School 35
John Monash Science School 35
Mentone Grammar School 35
Camberwell Grammar School 35
St Leonard’s College 35
Camberwell Girls Grammar School 35
Goulburn Valley Grammar School 35
Beth Rivkah Ladies College 35
Source: Victorian Government
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