On Friday, 47,000 Victorian students received their Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) results and Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
A total of 36 Victorian students achieved the highest possible ATAR of 99.95. Overall, girls scored an average ATAR of 66.29 compared with 63.96 for boys.
A record 50,944 students will graduate with their VCE this year – an equal all-time high completion rate of 98%. A further 13,091 students will graduate with their Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL).
Victorian Education Minister, James Merlino, congratulated the more than 64,000 Victorian students, calling their results “a fantastic achievement”.
“Year 12 demands determination, hard work and resilience – not only for students but their teachers, parents, carers and friends. I thank all those who provided guidance and support and helped students through this year,” Merlino said.
“It’s important to recognise that VCE is only one step in your life journey. There have never been more opportunities and pathways available to Year 12 graduates, including university, TAFE, traineeships and work.”
At Korowa Anglican Girls’ School, located in Glen Iris, Victoria, 11% of VCE students ranked in the top 1% of the state, with an ATAR of 99 or higher, while 31% of students achieved an ATAR of 95 or above, placing them in the top 5% of the state.
In addition, forty-seven percent of students achieved an ATAR of 90 or above, placing them in the top 10% of the state. Six perfect study scores of 50 were achieved.
“Korowa has a culture of excellence, where we recognise the reward of hard work," the school's principal, Helen Carmody, said.
"Our strengths in teaching and learning come down to a relentless focus on excellence and personal best achieved through a commitment to constant improvement."
Of the 36 Victorian students who achieved the highest possible ATAR of 99.95 in 2018, five studied at Melbourne Grammar School.
Fifty per cent of the school’s students reached an ATAR of 90 or more, placing them in the top 10% in the State, and twelve boys received perfect study scores in one or more individual subjects.
The school’s principal, Roy Kelley, said students attained high levels of success in debating, drama, music, sport and more.
“I believe that this pursuit of a rich life is one of the most valuable lessons students learn at Melbourne Grammar School and it is my fervent hope that all students will continue in this manner throughout their lives,” Kelley said.
Kelley also praised the school’s teaching staff.
“We are fortunate to have an exemplary body of teaching staff at Melbourne Grammar. Without their expertise and dedication, the excellent 2018 VCE outcomes would not have been possible,” he said.