2022 VCE results: Geelong’s top performers revealed
Geelong’s VCE students have finally received their final results. SEE THE LIST OF TOP ACHIEVERS
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Thousands of VCE students woke to learn their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) on Monday morning.
From 7am, students across Geelong could find out their results, with the average ATAR for the state 70.33.
This year was the first for year 12s to get back into the classroom with no remote learning due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Students celebrate their success
Geelong students are revelling in their successes after receiving their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) on Monday.
Students from six Geelong schools achieved ATARs above 99, with high achievers in both independent and state schools.
The average ATAR across the state was 70.33, up from the 69.26 average of 2021.
Geelong High School’s Mason Blyth achieved an ATAR of 99.65.
He said it felt great to have the hard work pay off.
“It feels really good … to have met and exceeded my expectations, and being able to repay the work of my parents and the school as well,” he said.
“It was a good way to cap it all off.
“I was pretty wowed.
“It sort of felt like I knew it was quite a good score, but it is just a number.
“At the end of it, it was just me and a computer with a number on it.
“I did feel relief and satisfaction though.”
Mr Blyth said he hadn’t worked out his next move exactly, he was looking to do a science or engineering degree, doubled up with law.
“From there, I’m not sure, but I’ll figure it out,” he said.
Geelong College joint Dux Remy Locke, who along with Bailey Gait received an ATAR of 99.50, said it was “surreal” to have scored so high.
“It still hasn’t quite clicked in,” she said.
“I’m very overwhelmed and shocked.
“I’m very happy, and very proud.
“It’s been a pretty hectic year but very enjoyable.”
Next year, Ms Locke is hoping to study science at Melbourne University, then go on to do honours in veterinary medicine.
Ms Gait said it “feels amazing” to be done with study and looking to the future.
“It’s very relieving and satisfying,” she said.
“It was the perfect way of finishing everything, and on such a positive note as well.
“I opened my results by myself in my room, and I just cried.
“I’m really proud – it’s taken a long time, obviously not just this year alone.”
Ms Gait said next year she was hoping to do Biomedicine at Melbourne University.
“Afterwards I’ll either stay here or go over to England to study dentistry and orthodontics,” she said.
“I’m really excited for everything to come.”
Principals from secondary school across the region congratulated graduates on a terrific result, and wished them the best for their futures.
Top performers of the Geelong region
Bellarine Secondary College
Dylan Connell – college Dux with a score of 98.0
Ethan Pope – 96.1
Odi Evans – 95.5
Owen Bonney – 93.5
Alannah Ogilvie-Moore – 93.2
Olivia Skeen – 93.15
Emily Patrick-Knight – 92.4
Ethan-Craig MacDonald – 92.4 ATAR
Katelyn Miller – 90.8
Livia Mantelli – 90.8
Belmont High School
The following students were part of the school’s 2022 “90s club”, achieving an ATAR of 90 or above.
Arty Foulkes – school Dux with a score of 97.5
William Jones
Emma Anderson
Matilda Hobbs
Sagun Pandey
Hero Partos-Slattery
Hannah Gorst
Christian College Geelong
Principal Glen McKeeman said the college community was proud of every member of the 2022 cohort, 100 per cent of whom successfully completed their VCE or VCAL certificates.
“At Christian College, we understand that the broader capacity and capabilities of our young people go way beyond that of a score that has a purpose for a small time in a young person’s life,” he said.
“I am confident that every one of the cohort leaves our College equipped to tackle the next steps on their journey.
“They have developed character qualities and values which, together with a capacity to think deeply and critically, prepares them to make a positive difference in the world.”
James Bushell – college Dux with a score of 99.10
Nathan Tarrant
Adela Karol
Ellie Peace
Jasmine Kurtz
Covenant College
Hannah Williams – college Dux with a score of 98.8
The Geelong College
Principal Peter Miller said the 177 VCE students had done “extremely well”, not just in their studies but in all the opportunities they took on.
“We are so proud of what has been achieved by all of our Year 12 students over the past two
years,” Dr Miller said.
“With hard work, great endeavour, balance and courage they have achieved academic excellence.
“We are proud of all they have strived for and the people they have become.
“We wish them every success and happiness for the next steps on their learning journeys.”
Bailey Gait – joint Dux with a score of 99.50
Remy Locke – joint Dux with a score of 99.50
Emmy Bowyer – 99.4
Dingqi Yang – 98.85
Georgie Nurnaitis – 98.8
Jayden Lane – 98.65
Eliza Campbell – 98.6
Peter George – 98.55
Oscar Dowling – 98.35
Emmaline Vagg – 97.75
Geelong High School
Mason Blyth – school Dux with a score of 99.65
Lykeira Shannon – 98.9
Giles Isted – 89.7
Blake Schulz – 89.4
Sophia Radcliffe – 88.15
Cody Benson – 87.55
Chloe Hamann – 86.25
Sam Hicks – 85.65
Erica Thyer – 84.7
Aiden Prins – 84.55
Rowdy Latimore – 84.55
Summer Lehmann – 83.85
Geelong Lutheran College
Emma Teesdale – college Dux with a score of 93.45
Thomas Weir
Emma Teesdale
Mackenzie Close
Emma Teesdale
Ned Bellears
Natasha Meynink
The school’s average ATAR was 70.36 with a median study score average of 30.
Kardinia International College
Jesse McDougall – 99.95
Richard Li – 99.8
Ayman Miazi – 99.75
Angus Skeen – 99.45
Jingjun Zhou – 99
Benjamin Beladi – 98.3
Shylah Tucker – 98.25
Lukas Albert – 97.75
Bailey McDougall – 96.4
Ella Hunt – 96.15
North Geelong Secondary College
Tanveer Singh – college Dux with a score of 97.2
Above 90:
Ivan Cvrljevic
Abby D’Andria
Aimee Wookey
Jack Warelow
Darcy Szakiel
Above 86:
Martin Salazar
Duong (John) Tran
Sam Warelow
Lauren Walder
Sacred Heart College Geelong
Ally Sears – college Dux with a score of 99.6
Gabrielle Burrell
Stella Mackay
Paniz Rastgou
Abbey Morrison
Tahlia Sorgiovanni
Bonnie Leslie
Olivia Cookson
Mia Stiles
Bridget Gatt
Taylah Hiku – received a VCAL Award
Saint Ignatius College Geelong
Principal Michael Exton said he congratulated the year 12 students for navigating “uncertain and challenging times” over the Covid-19 pandemic.
“They have demonstrated flexibility, adaptability and perseverance,” he said.
“Furthermore, the holistic education our College provides, together with the dedication and expertise of our staff and the love and support of their families, have shaped our students into fine young women and men, better preparing them for their futures.”
Sam Hines – college Dux with a score of 99.4
Anna Hewitt
Toby Mew
Audrey Hughan
Makaelah Naus
Tyson Henry
Jason James
Thomas Bothe
Harley Corless
Emily O’Kane
Saint Joseph’s College Geelong
Principal Tony Paatsch said 30.9 per cent of students at the college received an ATAR score greater than 80.
“We were delighted to receive some outstanding individual results that will help our students fast-track to the next stage of their education or career,” Mr Paatsch said.
“We are immensely proud of all who persevered and completed their VCE and VCAL after what has been a resilience building last few years.”
Lochlann Dess – college Dux with a score of 98.8
Jesse Conroy – study score of 50 in music
Seamus Ryan – study score of 49 in English
ATARs above 90:
Alexander Lee
Arden Cuneen
Seamus Ryan
Oliver Telfer
Jack Cambridge
Angus McColl
Maxwell Anderson
Patrick Fitzgerald
Oscar Egan
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