VCE results: 2022 class records best scores in years
The anxious wait is over for almost 50,000 year 12 students eager to learn their VCE results, with several schools posting their best results ever. See how your school did.
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VCE students finally allowed to return to classrooms have achieved an average ATAR of 70.33 – higher than last year’s 69.26 average when the state was gripped by lockdowns.
After 13 long years of schooling, the big day has finally come for the state’s 50,000 VCE students, who learned their results from 7am.
Many schools reported their median ATAR scores and announced their best-performing students ahead of the full school results being released on Wednesday and the students’ honour roll on Tuesday.
Top schools included Bialik Co
McKinnon Secondary College
AFLW hopeful Georgia Foran is highly skilled on and off the field.
Both an AFL and basketball prodigy, Georgia also scored an ATAR of 96.6.
She juggled study and playing AFL for the Sandringham Dragons, as well as representing McKinnon at the state level for cross country, and her role as sport and music captains.
On top of being drafted into the AFLW, Georgia hopes to study a bachelor of science at the University of Melbourne.
Rowville Secondary College
Neave Hancock Wolfe often struggled to find enough hours in the day to balance VCE with her promising basketball career with the Nunawading Spectres.
Travelling up to 16 hours a week to training and games, in between school responsibilities and job as a swimming teacher, Neave started each day at 5am to finish her homework before school.
“I wasn’t a morning person before Year 12, so I had to quickly become a morning person,” she said.
Her jam-packed schedule paid off, but the all rounder was still too nervous to check her final result four hours after it had been released.
“All my friends were texting me at 7am on how they had gone. I didn’t open my results until four hours later,” she said.
“I was beyond happy and mum was in hysterics.”
No stranger to a challenge, the point guard and power forward returned to the court this year four years after suffering two ACL injuries amid Covid restrictions.
Next year, she wants to study biomedicine or physiotherapy.
The school Dux received an ATAR of 98.55.
Westbourne Grammar School
More than a third of students obtained an ATAR of 90 or above.
Yolanda Wu was announced as the school’s dux after scoring a 99.55.
Principal Adrian Camm said students gave this year their all.
“They have exemplified our values and demonstrated enormous resilience throughout the challenges of the past couple of years with such character and strength,” he said.
Yolanda said “I’m looking forward to attending university next year and studying Creative Writing. I have always had a love for writing and I’m aspiring to become a published author one day”.
Carey Grammar
Principal Jonathan Walter said that in addition to their personal achievements, the year 12 VCE class obtained excellent academic results.
This includes 13 per cent of students with an ATAR of more than 95, 26 per cent above 90 and 56 per achieving a score of 80+.
The average Carey ATAR was 79.35.
“We have been very proud to watch the Class of 2022 develop a supportive learning culture over the year as they established a new level of commitment to our school values,” Mr Walter said.
“We will look on with a great sense of anticipation as this cohort uses their unique talents and abilities to create positive change in their lives and the community in the years ahead.” The highest scoring students included Alexander Watson (99.7), Benjamin Zhang (99.55) and Georgia Vaughan (99.25).
Al-Taqwa College
Principal Omar Hallak said that by the blessings of Allah, the school “has achieved one of the best years ever in terms of results.”
Nine of the school’s students received an ATAR score over 90, with the highest achieving 98.25.
Half of the VCE group received scores of 70 or higher.
The top three achievers have received cash prizes: Sinan Ummu $10,000, Manhal M. Hassen $7,000 and Hibah Shah $5,000.
Next year the school’s highest achiever will receive a $15,000 reward.
Principal Hallak said the 2022 results were a “truly remarkable result for our students, and for our College, and is a cause for real celebration”.
Camberwell High School
Mark Fang and Frank Huang left their families behind in China to become Camberwell High’s top achievers this year.
Mark Fang scored an ATAR of 93.85 while Frank Huang obtained a 98.25.
The pair have their sights set on the University of Melbourne next year, with Mark planning to study science while Frank hopes to study biomedicine.
Principal Jillian Laughlin said she was very proud of all the students’ dedication and strong performances.
Viewbank College
Viewbank Secondary College high achiever Minh Ngoc Nguyen — who moved to Australia from Vietnam just two short years ago — said her results aren’t quite what she had hoped.
“Overall, I’m satisfied, but I didn’t do as well in some subjects as I would have liked. I guess I have high expectations,” she said.
Minh Ngoc said her tactics for success were simple enough.
“First, I chose subjects I absolutely love, and I think that really helped,” she said.
“And I used active recall, which really helped me to remember - I would listen and take basic notes in class, then write out my complete study notes at home at night.”
As a child, Minh Ngoc dreamed of owning her own business, but these days she has her sights set on a career in finance.
“Next year I’m hoping to go to the University of Melbourne to study commerce,” she said.
“I want to learn more about how money flows in our economy.”
Victoria University Secondary College
Dux Malinn finished at the top of his class with a 97.7 ATAR, followed closely by proxime accessit Donald La, who scored 96.65.
He scored the highest marks of his cohort in chemistry and physics, and shared the title of dux of specialist mathematics with another student.
Malinn hopes to study a double degree in mechanical engineering and business management at RMIT University.
Principal Elaine Hazim said: “Whilst at the college, Malinn’s consistent conscientiousness and high-expectations of himself have aided him in his excellent outcomes in Year 12.”
She said Donald was one of the highest achievers in English, Chinese and Drama, which he completed in Year 11.
Donald plans to study a bachelor of science at the University of Melbourne.
Williamstown High School
A record 38 students received an ATAR of 90 and above at Williamstown High School.
Principal Giorgio Catalano said he was “absolutely proud of every single student” with lots of success stories through both the VCE program and those undertaking vocational pathways.
The school’s dux achieved an ATAR of 99.7, with 80 students receiving an ATAR of 80 or higher.
Three students received perfect study scores of 50 – in accounting, media and English – while 80 students earned study scores of 40 plus.
Mr Catalano said while today was about the students, it was also a reflection of his staff’s tremendous efforts this year.
“Our teachers have been amazing. They have gone above and beyond to give that individual support.”
Student Neve Sterjovski did not let chronic fatigue, or a heart condition, stop her from excelling in her VCE.
At times unable to stand for longer than a few minutes, the Williamstown High School student played the long game with her studies, completing four subjects over three years, and landing a 96.2 ATAR at the end of it.
The 19-year-old, who lives with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, a condition that causes nausea, fatigue, dizziness, and sleep problems, said the extended program allowed her to better manage her workload.
“I’m happy that the hard work paid off,” she said.
“I think of it as an investment, that extra year.”
She hopes to study pharmaceutical science part time at Monash University next year, and recommended other students take a third year to complete their VCE if they needed to.
Mount Waverley Secondary College
With a larger cohort of 276 students completing VCE this year, Mount Waverley Secondary College has achieved a median ATAR of 77.75, lifting the school’s results to new heights.
Principal Karen Wade said she was very proud of this year’s students, who remained focused throughout the pandemic.
“It’s been a challenging two years for many of our students,” said Ms Wade.
“I’m so proud that they all stayed focused on their studies and achieved their best.”
Fifty-one students – or around one-fifth of the school’s VCE student body – achieved an ATAR of 90 or more this year.
School captain Charlotte Wilkes was “pleasantly surprised” with her 91.20 ATAR.
She said the score exceeded what she needed to be able to study journalism at RMIT after a jam packed final year.
“Coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I had a fun year,” she said.
“As school captain, I got to plan activities for the school and its community, including a blood drive, movie night and staff-versus-student sports games.”
Lauriston Girls’ School
More than half of the school’s year 12 cohort received an ATAR above 90 (61 per cent), while 16 per cent of students achieved an ATAR above 98.
The median ATAR was 92.6.
Perfect study scores were achieved in English, Business Management, Studio Arts and Further Mathematics
The school’s dux, Jessica Wu, is one of eight female students across Victoria to receive an ATAR of 99.95.
Principal Susan Just said she was so proud of the class of 2022.
“We are confident that these young women will find success in all walks of life,” she said.
“I acknowledge everyone for the part they have played in the incredible achievements of our VCE cohort. In particular, the students themselves who have challenged themselves and encouraged and supported each other every step of the way.”
Caulfield Grammar School (Caulfield Campus)
Caulfield Grammar has a median ATAR of 86.1 and 48 students who received an ATAR of 98 or above.
The school’s dux is Austen Humphreys who achieved the highest possible ATAR of 99.95 – one of only 39 students across Victoria.
Principal Ashleigh Martin said the schools “are so much more than their ATAR”.
“Celebrating 2022 provides a snapshot of our VCE results and brings to life the depth and breadth of student achievements and learning experiences right across our School.
In a year where it was wonderful to be back together learning face to face, I thank our passionate and dedicated staff who have brought such a quality of care to every interaction in supporting all our students,” he said.
Keilor Downs Secondary College
Principal Linda Maxwell said emotions were running high on Monday as students’ top marks rolled in.
“I’ve had teachers crying, laughing, hugging each other all morning, there’s a real sense of optimism in the air. We’re all so thrilled,” she said.
18 students delivered ATARS above 90, while 52 students received study scores of 40 or more.
“We had so many solid 60s, 70s and 80s/ Those results will open doors for them, they’ll get the course they want, and that’s really what it’s all about, isn’t it? That’s our triumph this year,” Ms Maxwell said.
Keilor Downs Secondary College Dux Adam Kalajdziovski
Hard work has paid off for dux Adam Kalajdziovski, who achieved an ATAR of 99.6.
“I definitely worked hard this year, and devoted a lot of time to my schooling,” he said.
“But I tried to split the work across all my subjects as evenly as I could, and I think that’s why I did as well as I did.”
Adam plans to study a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne, with entry to the guaranteed Masters program.
Glen Eira College
Fifteen students achieved ATARs above 90, with a median study score of 31.
Almost 10 per cent of students received study scores above 40.
Year 12 coordinator Laura Brancatella said: “The school has done very well, we’re very happy with our results.”
“Some kids worked tirelessly under very difficult personal circumstances to overcome adversity, and I’m not just talking about Covid, to receive these fantastic study scores,” she said.
“We are just so proud of them all.”
Lowther Hall
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School in Essendon achieved its strongest ATAR results in the school’s history.
Eleven per cent of its students achieved an ATAR of 99 and above, with the school’s dux, Yanan Chai, scored 99.9.
Other highlights include: 28 per cent of its students scoring 95 and above, 48 per cent 90 and above and 78 per cent more than 80.
The school’s median ATAR was 89.15.
St Catherine’s School
The Toorak school’s median ATAR was 92.35 with a median study score of 37.
The school’s dux, Angela Yu, achieved an ATAR of 99.95, while 11 per cent of students achieved an ATAR above 99.
More than half the year 12 cohort achieved an ATAR above 90 (55 per cent), while 36 per cent of students achieved a score above 95.
Principal Michelle Carroll said the school was thrilled to acknowledge the outstanding academic achievements of its class of 2022.
“This year, our year 12 students have shown wisdom, perseverance, and courage through a most unique period of time,” she said.
“Emerging from two years of Covid-interrupted schooling, requiring extended periods of remote learning across years 10 and 11, our class of 2022 stepped into their final year of school with passion, resilience, and enthusiasm.”
Genazzano FCJ College
Emma O’Brien has been awarded the dux of the school for 2022 after receiving an ATAR of 99.95.
Emma achieved outstanding results in English, Latin, specialist mathematics, physics, and a perfect score of 50 in mathematical methods. She also studied French in 2021.
King David School
The “dedication and commitment” of students at King David School was praised as 27 per cent of year 12s received an ATAR above 95.
And 5 per cent of students achieved a score of 99 or above, placing them in the top 1 per cent of the state; 49 per cent of students achieved an ATAR above 90.
The median study score was 36.
Principal Marc Light said: “The students’ dedication and commitment, supported and guided by the expertise of their teachers has enabled them to achieve results that will open doors to the tertiary courses they seek and continue to place the King David School in the top echelons of the state.”
‘I don’t hate my life!’: Students react as results drop
From 7.00am students started posting reactions to their results, with one, Madeleine McConville, posting: “I don’t hate my life WOOHOO”.
Caitlin Gorry of Our Lady of Sion College Box Hill said a wave of relief washed over her as she opened her results after a sleepless night.
“I woke up at 2, 4, 5 and 6am. I then lay in bed for an hour which felt like forever,” she said.
“I was extremely nervous opening up my results.
“When I finally opened up my results, it took a moment for me to process it. My score had exceeded my personal goal and was sufficient for me to get into my desired course.”
Caitlin plans to study a double degree in engineering and science, specialising in physics, next year.
“Year 12 certainly is a roller coaster, so many highs and lows, and it goes so fast. However, I am really proud of what I have achieved and am so grateful for the support of my family and Our Lady of Sion College who have helped me achieve my full potential,” she said.
“Overall it has been a really incredible year.”
Another student sat with her father as she checked her score in business management.
“What do you think is a good score for me to get?”, she asks her dad.
“Something within 40 to 45,” he replies.
“Do I still have a home if I get under 40?”
Strathcona Girls’ Grammar student Maha Thiagarajan said it was a “lovely surprise to see how well I’d done in my favourite subjects — biology and chemistry.”
“All the hard work has paid off. Now I have options for the future which I’m hoping will include Monash Medicine where I’d love to use my ATAR to contribute back to the community”.
Year 12 student Tomas was thrilled after receiving an ATAR of 95.4.
North Geelong Secondary College
The school has recorded its best result in 12 years.
Its dux achieved an ATAR of 97.2, while seven students received ATARs of 90 or higher and four per cent received study scores above 40.
Principal Nicholas Adamou said: “We’re feeling over the moon”.
“They’re absolutely outstanding results.”
Canterbury Girls Secondary College
More than a third of students scored ATARs in the 90s, an eight per cent rise on last year’s results.
Students achieved five perfect study scores in business management, further maths and Chinese.
Twenty four students scored 95 or above. The median study score was 32 and 111 students received study scores over 40.
John Monash Science School
Five perfect subject scores capped off a stellar year for John Monash Science School student Alex Keaney.
Finishing her VCE year with an outstanding ATAR of 99.90, Ms Keany was shocked to find out that she had received scores of 50 in English, biology, chemistry, mathematical methods and physics.
“I’ve never really felt I was that strong in English,” Ms Keaney said.
“I’m more of a STEM student.”
Despite the happy surprise, Ms Keaney said she was incredibly proud of her results, particularly in English.
“I’ve tried really hard to be consistent across the year, so I’m really proud,” she said.
Ms Keaney aims to study a Bachelor of Science, majoring in biomedical engineering, at Melbourne University.
More than half of this year’s senior class achieved an ATAR over 90.
Eleven per cent of those scores were over 99, giving the school a median ATAR of 91.85.
In record results for the school, more than one fifth of students received study scores over 40.
The dux scored a 99.90 ATAR.
Xavier College
Ten Xavier students received perfect 50 study scores in English, Physical Education, Physics, Further Maths and Business Management.
The school also paid tribute to the duxes of 2022, Marco Jim and Thomas Martinelli, who received perfect ATAR scores of 99.95
A statement from the school said Marco and Thomas “were both able to diligently balance their academia with various co-curricular pursuits, Marco being the Prefect for Faith and Service and Thomas being the College’s Music Captain”.
“We look forward to sharing more stories of success with you throughout the rest of VCE Results Day,” the school said.
Virtual School Victoria
Saskia Rose attended the state’s all-online school and excelled in chemistry, even though she never stepped foot inside a science lab.
The student, from Roseanna in Melbourne’s north east, achieved a 98.65 ATAR and a perfect study score in Latin.
Saskia plans to study a double degree in law and biomedical science at Monash University.
Meanwhile, Jasmine Andrews, who lives in Monbulk, scored a 49 in agricultural and horticultural studies.
Her goal is to work in conservation alongside farmers after studying environmental science at Deakin University next year, where she hopes to specialise in wildlife conservation.
Newcomb Secondary College
Dux Caitlyn Wilson took home an 85 ATAR, which she hopes will land her a spot at the University of Melbourne to study a bachelor of science.
Half of the senior cohort finished their VCE while the other half completed their Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL).
Principal Philip Honeywell said the college supported whichever pathway students chose.
Meanwhile, Baillie Mayberry is mapping out her new pathway to becoming a history teacher after her marks fell shy of what she needed to get into university.
“I will definitely be doing a Bachelor of History. There’s always a way around it,” she said.
Bialik College
Bialik posted excellent results, with 43 per cent of students achieving an ATAR of 95 or above and 13 per cent obtaining a score of 99 or above.
Principal Jeremy Stowe-Lindner congratulated the class. “With a median study score of 37, the median ATAR is 93.25, meaning the student in the middle of the graduating class is ranked in the top 6.75% nationally – this would be breathtaking in an academically selective school, let alone in the non-selective school that Bialik College is proud to be,” he said.
The college dux is Maya Schildkraut who received an ATAR of 99.75
Melba College
The Croydon school reported a median study score of 28.9.
Several of its 28 VCE students could breathe easily on Monday after receiving early offers to study at university.
35 VCAL students were offered traineeships.
Senior school coordinator Melissa McDonald said staff worked overtime to support this year’s senior class.
“I think we have staff at this school who are absolutely committed 110 per cent to get the kids over the line,” she said.
“That meant running extra classes and giving up lunchtimes and running classes after school so the students knew the staff were there to make sure they did their best no matter what.”
Bairnsdale Secondary College
Dux Zach Gaskell achieved a 96.1 ATAR while 5 students scored above 90.
The highest results were delivered in further, method and specialist mathematics.
Principal Trudie Nagle said the hard-working senior class achieved the school’s highest results in years.
“This year’s success comes down to the kids and the teachers, who give it their all. It’s all about standards, expectations, accountability, and hard work,” she said.
Zach hopes to study engineering and science at Monash University next year.
Melbourne Grammar School
Roddy Dong, Jiadong Li and Lachlan MacLennan all achieved perfect ATARs of 99.95.
Twenty four other students scored ATARs of 99 or higher, placing 14 per cent of the school’s senior cohort in the top one per cent of the state.
Fifty per cent of students achieved final scores of 90 or above.
Ten students received perfect study scores in business management, English, legal studies, maths methods, music performance, philosophy, physical education and physics.
Headmaster Philip Grutzner said the school was “very proud” of the students’ success.
“The Class of 2022 is an accomplished group of young men, who have already gained success across multiple fields of endeavour. They have contributed widely and with genuine commitment,” he said.
“They have demonstrated expertise across a broad range of areas including social justice, sport, music, debating, the visual arts and more.”
But Mr Grutzner said the ATAR was just one measure of success.
“For many, it is simply a milestone that marks a new beginning,” he said.
“It has been the role of the school to prepare the class of 2022 for their journey beyond the school gates and instil in them the desire and capacity to consistently seek to improve their own lives and, importantly, that of those around them.
“I have been delighted to walk alongside this remarkable group of young men during our shared time at Melbourne Grammar and wish them well in their future endeavours.”
Methodist Ladies’ College
Students at Methodist Ladies’ College (MLC) achieved a median study score of 34 across 45 different subjects, with one in five students achieving a study score of 40 or above.
More than 40 per cent of year 12s scored an ATAR above 90, placing them in the top 10 per cent of students in the state.
Eighteen students received an ATAR above 99, and 16 perfect study scores were recorded across the cohort.
Methodist Ladies’ College dux Violet Zheng and dux secondae Natalya Kay were thrilled to receive their results.
Violet achieved an ATAR of 99.9, while Natalya achieved an ATAR of 99.85.
Violet studied the university-accredited subject VCE algorithmics, while also finding time to undertake a research project in coding and set up an award-winning tutoring endeavour.
Natalya is making the most of her last year at MLC, and is grateful of the breadth of opportunities the school has provided since prep, from co-curricular activities to study groups and clubs.
Principal Diana Vernon said the year level had exceeded her expectations after years of “turbulent” learning.
“While the world assumes that we have all moved on from the pandemic, students still felt the impacts when they had fallen ill during the various Covid waves throughout 2022,” she said.
“MLC is proud of the learning culture at our college that supports our students to embrace a growth mindset and give them the confidence to pursue their individual interests, ranging from STEM to the arts and everything in between”.
“Teachers and staff at MLC have prepared and empowered students for a life beyond the classroom. While we are extremely proud of the results, we remind all our students that an ATAR score does not define them.”
Coburg High School
The atmosphere at Coburg High School today is one of relief and celebration.
Principal Brent Houghton said senior students and staff were gathering to share results, which include 17 students achieving study scores of 40 or above, and map out future study plans.
“There’s absolutely a real sense of accomplishment that their secondary schooling has ended and their next journey is about to begin,” he said.
“We’re so proud of how well they’ve achieved in overcoming the adversity they’ve faced.”
Northcote High School
The resilience of Northcote High School students has shone through in their VCE results, with 21 per cent achieving an ATAR of 90 and above.
Principal Chris Jones said the outstanding results were reflective of his students’ aptitude to tackle any and all curve balls that had come their way over the past few years.
Of a cohort of 250 students who completed VCE this year, eight per cent received an ATAR of 95 or above, while 46 per cent received a score above 80.
A total of 101 students achieved a study score of more than 40, with perfect scores of 50 recorded by students in further mathematics and media.
Strathcona Girls’ Grammar
Fifty two per cent of students at Strathcona Girls’ Grammar achieved an ATAR of more than 90, with 11 per cent of students topping 98, putting them in the top two per cent of the state.
Strathcona principal Marise McConaghy said she was “thrilled to congratulate Strathcona’s Class of 2022 on their remarkable achievements throughout the duration of their VCE.
The results achieved by this year’s cohort truly reflect the incredible dedication, perseverance, and hard work put in by each student and their teachers, and the wonderful support from parents. We are immensely proud of each and every one of them.”
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College
The school’s dux achieved a 96.15 ATAR as the school improved on its 2021 results.
Principal Keith Halge praised school staff for helping students throughout the pandemic.
“People came in yesterday on a Sunday afternoon to prepare for whatever the kids might need today. I’m privileged to work here with those people,” he said.
Whittlesea Secondary College
The dux at Whittlesea Secondary College achieved a final score of 82.
Braybrook College
Two in three VCE students received ATARs higher than 70, with 30 students achieving scores in the 90s.
Forty one students scored ATARs in the 80s.
Senior sub-school leader Tania Gadea said the results were “phenomenal” given the unique challenges of the pandemic.
“I think our kids have perseverance and grit and a lot of our families really value education,” she said.
Principal Kelly Panousieris said: “I am so, so happy and appreciative of our teachers who have gone above and beyond to make sure these children are supported, connected and centred, to the very end”.
Trinity Grammar
Trinity Grammar has announced four duxes who all received a perfect score of 99.95 — David Dodson, David Fang, Enda Han and Aden Wilmshurst.
Principal Adrian Farrer said it was an incredible achievement and a terrific set of results.
“This year, our cohort attained a median ATAR score of 88.9, a median Study Score of 35 and 11 perfect Study Scores across seven subjects (including one Ruyton Girls’ School student from the Trinity/Ruyton Coordinate Program),” he said
“77.71 per cent of our students scored in the top 25 per cent of the state, 44.57 per cent of our students received an ATAR of 90 or above, and 24 per cent achieved 95 or above,” he said.
“While these scores do not define their Trinity story, they are something to celebrate and acknowledge. Amongst many things, they represent a commitment by the students to their studies, their aspirations, and to becoming the very best they can be.”
Penleigh Essendon Grammar
The Penleigh and Essendon Grammar duxes are Adam Faggianelli, Asel Kumarasinghe and Alexander Sarossy, who all achieved a perfect ATAR of 99.95.
Sandra Sujith achieved an ATAR of 99.85.
A further 15 students achieved ATARs above 99.
Overall, 12 students scored ATARs of 99.5 or higher, while 40 per cent of the year level achieved an ATAR of 90 or above.
Eleven students achieved perfect study scores of 50.
Principal Kate Dullard said: “We trust that all of our students understand that their achievements and their efforts this year and over many years, the great many of which extend beyond a number, are seen and valued by our school”.
“We feel privileged and grateful to have had the opportunity to work with a group of young people who are as kind, funny, resourceful, resilient, caring, generous and thoughtful as the class of 2022 has been, particularly given the challenges they have faced as a cohort, and we wish them all the best.”
Donald High School
The 20 students comprising Donald High School’s class of 2022 have all successfully completed a VCE or VCAL qualification, with almost a quarter of scored VCE students achieving an ATAR of 80 and above.
Principal Paul Aikman said the school’s graduating VCAL students have each secured apprenticeships, with two looking forward to commencing careers in construction, one as an engineering/boiler-making apprentice, and a fourth taking up a position as an apprentice butcher.
“Three of our VCAL students have secured apprenticeships locally, while another is heading to Bendigo,” Mr Aikman said.
“We’re incredibly proud of all of our graduating students, and wish them all the best for the future.”
Macleod College
The school was “buzzing” with excitement over students’ results on Monday, which included the dux receiving an ATAR of 95.45.
Thirty per cent of students achieved an ATAR above 70.
The school has this year boasted a full completion rate across its VCE and VCAL programs.
Acting principal Andrew Arney said: “These results pale in comparison however with the growth we have seen in each and every one of our students”.
“We’re so excited to see what opportunities they seize next.”
Frankston High School
Students achieved five perfect study scores while three students took home an ATAR above 99.
The school’s dux achieved a final score of 99.2.
Recording a median study score of 31, seven per cent of students scored ATARs above 95.
18 per cent of students achieved ATARs above 90.
Principal Helen Wilson said an uptick on last year’s results proved that the disruption caused by the pandemic was in the past.
“We’re extremely pleased with our results and very proud of our cohort,” she said.
“It’s a strong improvement on the past two years.”
Glen Waverley Secondary College
The school boosted its median study score from 32 to 33 this year, as 39 per cent of students scored ATARs over 90.
Five per cent of students achieved scores over 99.
The dux scored a 99.8 ATAR.
Nine students scored perfect study scores in physics, physical education, literature, business management, chemistry, further mathematics and maths methods.
Principal Joanne Wastle said this year’s results were the school’s highest results in seven years
“I am exceptionally proud of our students and staff,” she said.
Brighton Grammar
Brighton Grammar’s dux for 2022 is Qiyan Chen, known as Jerry, who received the highest possible ATAR of 99.95. He also achieved a perfect study score of 50 (EAL), to match the top study score of 50 he achieved in Chinese Second Language Advanced last year. Two other students achieved perfect study scores of 50.
Brighton Grammar Headmaster Ross Featherston said he was extremely proud that almost half of the VCE cohort achieved an ATAR of 90 or above.
‘These results are the product of our students’ hard work and commitment to high achievement, in collaboration with their teachers and support from their families’, he said.
Jerry received a Premier’s VCE award.
Mount Scopus College
Abby Schwarz and Joshua Borsky each achieved an ATAR of 99.9 to be crowned joint duxes of Mount Scopus.
Other top VCE performers were Jessica Lenga (99.85), Jasper Sherman (99.85), Jasmine Felman (99.7), Elly Kessel (99.65), Hannah Golshevsky (99.6), David Lapidus
(99.65), Jesslyn Simon (99.55), Lior Raiz (99.3), Hannah Kommel (99.2).
At the leading school, 57 per cent of students achieving an ATAR of 90 or above and 30 per cent got an ATAR of 95 or above.
More than 79.3 per cent of Year 12 were placed in the top 20 per cent of the state, and 90.1 per cent of students in the state’s top 30 per cent.
The median study score was 37.
Principal Rabbi James Kennard said: “After three remarkable years, our Class of 2022
are to be congratulated on these wonderful VCE results. This cohort of engaged, community minded students have demonstrated both exceptional school involvement and an outstanding commitment to their studies. We are therefore prouder than ever at their achievements, and we thank their teachers for their endless support and encouragement.”
Gleneagles Secondary College
Gleneagles Secondary College community is celebrating its best ATAR result in more than five years.
Principal Simon Sherlock said the school has a strong track record in providing vocational training.
“Hundreds of students attend our training school and we do fabulous work getting students into pathways to employment,” Mr Sherlock said.
“But we’ve been working to further strengthen our academic performance, and that’s what we’ve seen this year.”
Mr Sherlock said the school’s median ATAR score had increased from 23 to 25 this year, representing a lot of effort right across the board.
“We’re a very multicultural school, and our mean English score has gone up to 25.5, which is excellent,” he said.
“It’s a really solid result, and in terms of student outcomes, it means the bulk of the kids who needed the ATAR will have got what they need, and we’re working hard and fast to make sure they get into courses and pathways.”
Brunswick Secondary College
One in five students scored ATARs of 90 or above, up seven percentage points on 2021 results.
The dux achieved an ATAR of 99.25, while another student finished a close second with a final score of 99.20.
More students at the school than ever also recorded ATARs in the 70s and 80s.
Principal Karen Harris said results had jumped this year.
“Our students have put in so much work to get ATARs in the 90s,” Ms Harris said.
“While the range of ATARs seen at our school has been increasing steadily each year, there was quite a spike in results this year.”
Strathmore Secondary College
The school’s dux took home a top score of 99.35.
Meanwhile, three students achieved ATARs above 98.40. The median study score was 31.
Three students achieved perfect scores in biology, Japanese and food technology.
75 students scored ATARs above 80, and 31 students scored above 90.
Principal Jillian English said the marks were “outstanding”.
Mentone Girls’ Secondary College
Thirty-one students at Mentone Girls’ Secondary College received ATAR results above 90 this morning, a result principal Linda Brown is proud of.
The Dux of the school received a score of 99.35.
Three students received a perfect 50, and 66 study scores were above 40.
The median ATAR at the school was 71.30.
St Helena Secondary College
St Helena Secondary College has posted its best results in more than 10 years, with double the number of students scoring an ATAR higher than 90 compared to last year.
9.8 per cent of students scored an ATAR of 90 or higher.
The school’s senior years assistant principal Simon Braknys said: “82 per cent of our students scored above 50, which is five per cent higher than any year in the 12 years I’ve been here”.
He said results across the whole cohort had improved thanks to a focus on boosting students’ literacy skills post-Covid.
“Not just our top end, but everyone has improved this year, so that’s really fantastic to see such a big upshift across the whole group,” he said.
“But, really, it comes down to a strong cohort, and a lot of effort.
“All the hard work I see everyone doing every day has paid off - for the kids, the staff and the whole community.”
Thornbury High School
The school this year achieved a record 31 median study score.
The Dux received an ATAR of 98.2.
Fifteen students scored ATARs of 90 or higher, and 40 per cent of students achieved final scores over 80.
Principal Michael Keenan said he was “thrilled” with students’ results.
He said the senior cohort has remained energised since being back in the classroom full time.
“Like all schools, (this group) has faced challenges but this particular cohort has really thrived being back together,” he said.
Sunbury College
Thirty-five per cent of Sunbury Secondary College’s Year 12 VCE students received an ATAR of 70 or above in what Assistant Principal Wes Pfitzner described as “a really positive result” with 11 of the 73 students eligible for an ATAR scoring 80 or above.
“We are really, really happy, we have had a huge shift in previous years and a lot of our students have already had early offers,” he said.
“We are really happy with how hard our students have worked and the support of their teachers and families.”
Mr Pfitzner said the college was also really proud of the college’s 32 VCAL students.
“They are really hard working. The majority are already working and all got successful pathways they have gone on to since finishing Year 12,” he said.
Auburn High School
Auburn High School in Hawthorn has recorded its highest median ATAR ever of 83, to the delight of Acting Principal Ross Pritchard.
“I’m really proud of how our students hung in there, particularly through a term 3 that was difficult fatigue wise due to a lot of illness circulating,” he said.
“A big shout out to the staff and parents who supported those kids – this is years of hard work in the making to achieve these results.”
The school also had 25 per cent of its cohort recording an ATAR of 90 or above, its highest English median study score ever of 34, and a steady median study score of 31.
The dux recorded an ATAR of 99.25.
Mr Pritchard said another highlight was a small group of international students from China and Vietnam who performed strongly despite not being able to return home for up to three years.
Toorak College
Toorak College shared its students’ results, reporting that over 40 per cent received ATARs over 90, placing them in the top 10 per cent of Australia.
“With a Median ATAR of 87, this year’s cohort has strengthened Toorak College’s position as the leading school on the Mornington Peninsula,” the school said.
“We couldn’t be more proud of our Year 12 students who have role modelled for their younger peers that anything is possible. Through uncertainty and challenge they have shown that through intention and action, you can rise above and achieve great things.”
Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School
The median ATAR achieved was 95.25, with 73.8 per cent of students achieving an ATAR above 90.
Students received 16 perfect study scores, while 12.9 per cent of students scored an ATAR above 99.
Principal Susan Harrap said her students remained “incredibly resilient” throughout the pandemic.
“I’m very excited for them.”
School dux Crystal Phuong said her score of ATAR of 99.85 exceeded all her expectations.
“I was quite nervous this morning but also excited and then the score was really surprising to be honest,” she said.
Crystal also achieved a perfect study score of 50 in further mathematics.
As her school’s Social Service Leader and a recipient of financial aid, Crystal said her passions are social justice and healthcare. She hopes to go on to study medicine at Monash University.
13,000 students achieve study score of 40
This year, 49,581 students will graduate with their VCE – a completion rate of 98 per cent, while another 15,163 students will graduate with their VCAL, 6 per cent more than last year.
The excellence in VCE is highlighted by the 13,607 students who received a study score of 40 or more, and the 3350 who were awarded the VCE Baccalaureate.
VCAA chief executive Stephen Gniel said finishing school was an “exciting” time.
“It’s also natural to feel a little overwhelmed, so reach out to your family, teachers and friends for support and seek out all the information you can as you plan your next step,” he said.
“While your results today reflect your hard work, they don’t define you. Feel proud of what you’ve achieved and remember, there are many post-school pathways and opportunities to achieve your goals.”
Vermont Secondary College
Almost half of Vermont Secondary College’s Year 12 VCE cohort has received an ATAR of 80 and above in what principal Tony Jacobs describes as an “outstanding result”.
Eighty-eight out of 188 students – or 46.6 per cent of students – received the mark, with 45 students receiving an ATAR of 90 and above.
More than 70 per cent of students received an ATAR of 70 and above.
The College’s Dux received a study score of 99.45.
“(This is) an outstanding result from our 2022 VCE cohort and staff in light of their Year 10 and 11 classes being taught predominantly via remote learning and significant disruptions this year through ongoing COVID related staff and student illness,” Mr Jacobs said.
Fintona Girls’ School
Almost two-thirds of year 12 students at Fintona Girls’ School have recorded an ATAR above 90.
Nineteen per cent of its year 12s achieved an ATAR of 99 or above and 35 per cent achieved an ATAR of 96 or above.
62 per cent of students achieved an ATAR in the top 10 per cent of the state (90 or above).
The median ATAR was 92.05. The median study score was 36.
Fintona’s dux achieved an ATAR of 99.8.
Haileybury
Seven students recorded the highest possible ATAR of 99.95, including a pair of twins who each took home the top score.
More than 60 per cent of year 12s achieved an ATAR of 90 or higher.
Students achieved 53 perfect study scores across 14 subjects, including 10 year 11 students, and one year 10 student, who achieved perfect scores.
The median ATAR was 93.5.
Haileybury’s principal and chief executive Derek Scott said his students’ results were “exceptional” and wished them the best in whatever they chose to do next.
“These latest VCE results speak volumes about the hard work of each student and their ability to stay positive and focused on their future,” he said.
“We are all acutely aware that students across the country have faced a few tough years and our 2022 graduates have been no exception. They have also navigated an unusual and sometimes unpredictable path to VCE success.
“As they leave our school and begin the next stage of their life journey, I have no doubt that they will continue to achieve great things and make valuable and significant contributions to their communities.”
Leibler Yavneh College
The school offered “Mazal Tov” to their graduating class, which achieved two perfect study scores.
Twenty per cent of their students received an ATAR over 94, with 50 per cent topping 86.
“You have worked hard and worked together, giving us much nachas throughout your schooling at Leibler Yavneh College.
“May you continue to be a source of blessing and light to your families, to Yavneh and to the Jewish people,” the school posted on Facebook.
Melbourne High School
Melbourne High School principal Tony Mordini congratulated the year 12 class of 2022 on their “outstanding” results.
“We’re so proud of what our students have achieved considering they spent two years of their schooling in Covid,” he said.
“I wish them all the very best for their future and congratulate them on their hard work.”
At the select entry school, 70.5 per cent of students achieved an ATAR of 90 or above, while 33 students achieved an ATAR of 99 or above.
The school’s median ATAR was 94.7, with the average ATAR at 91.
School duxes Anish Narayan and Uday Parmar were thrilled to achieve ATARs of 99.96.
Korowa Anglican Girls’ School
One in 10 year 12 students received an ATAR of 99 or higher, while 66 per cent achieved an overall score of 90 or above.
Three students achieved three perfect study scores of 50.
Students recorded a median ATAR or 93.80 and a median study score of 36.
Principal Frances Booth said she was “delighted” by the final marks the girls delivered following the pandemic.
“I am delighted and honoured as the Principal of Korowa Anglican Girls’ School to congratulate the Class of 2022 on their outstanding results today,” she said.
“They have done remarkably well, particularly given the difficult circumstances they have had to endure over the past three years. We could not be prouder.
“I wish them all the very best for the future.”
2022 cohort achieves best result in years
While Year 12 students over the past two years lost 27 weeks of face-to-face learning due to Covid-19 restrictions, the class of 2022 has bounced back with the best academic average in three years.
Girls have outperformed boys, posting an average score of 71.23 compared to 69.3, but 31 males achieved a perfect score of 99.95 and only 8 females.
More than 44,000 students will receive an ATAR score, which will be used to grant them a tertiary place in the first round of offers on December 21.
Early results show girls have outperformed boys, posting an average score of 71.23 compared to 69.3, but 31 males achieved a perfect score of 99.95 and only 8 females.
Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre chief executive Teresa Tjia said students receiving their VCE and VCAL results should “be proud of the results you receive today, which are a great achievement representing the culmination of years of hard work”.
“The December offer round will provide many year 12 students with certainty about their future study journey in time for Christmas”, Ms Tjia said.
“I encourage all students receiving their results today to finalise their VTAC preferences by 4pm, 14 December to make the most of this exciting opportunity.”
VTAC calculates the ATAR using the highest permissible combination of VCE results achieved by each student.
More than 5700 ATAR calculations included at least one VET subject.
Among those receiving their results today are eight sets of twins from McKinnon High, including Emily and Monique Andjelic.
Emily was diagnosed with a brain tumour at age five and suffered a stroke that limited her muscle movement and left her mostly deaf in her left ear. Despite this, she persevered through endless medical appointments, becoming this year’s senior music captain.
“My health definitely made an impact,” Emily said. “But it is so exciting that I could finish the year, and I hope I get to where I want to go.”
Emily hopes to study early childhood education at Monash University next year.
Her sister Monique plans to join her at Monash to study biomedicine.
Principal Pitsa Binnion, who is retiring from McKinnon after 15 years as principal, said the pair maintained a “phenomenal” attitude amid Emily’s health concerns.
The students receiving their year 12 scores include six history-making Wesley College players selected for the 2022 AFL and AFLW draft.
The students included Coby Burgiel selected for the West Coast Eagles, Bailey Macdonald for the Hawthorn Football Club, Elijah Tsatas for Essendon and Matthew Jefferson picked for Melbourne.
In the AFLW draft Jasmine Fleming was selected to play for Hawthorn and Zoe Savarirayan picked for North Melbourne.
Jasmine said she relied on making calendars to stay organised this year.
“After putting in when I had school and footy training, I was able to figure out where I had an extra 30 minutes of possible study or free time,” she said.
VCE results and atar advice
Student with questions about their VCE results or ATAR can contact the pop-up Post Results and ATAR Service (PRAS) on 9637 3877 or email: pras@education.vic.gov.au
Course advice and change of preference
The lowest selection rank required for course entry changes each year due to shifts in course demand, so we encourage students to aim for their dream course – even if they are unsure that their ATAR is high enough.
Students can visit vtac.edu.au to access their VTAC application and add or change courses as they like, reviewing their course preferences with their ATAR and study scores in hand.
Any changes must be finalised before 4pm, Wednesday 14 December for consideration in the first round of offers which will be released on Wednesday 21 December.
Students are encouraged to check the essential requirements and admission criteria for each course using VTAC CourseSearch as they will only be eligible for an offer if they meet these requirements.
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