The 2025 VCE results have now been released, with thousands of students around Victoria rising at 7am on Thursday, 11 December to find out how they scored this year.
This article will provide a snapshot of how Victorian students performed this year, including by highlighting achievements by school and individuals. Whether you're a parent, student, educator or simply results-curious, here’s a look at what schools and students achieved in 2025.
VCE & ATAR Highlights in 2025
Here are the major numbers that defined the 2025 cohort:
- 65,586 students completed the VCE (a completion rate of 97.3%).
- 42 students achieved a perfect 99.95 ATAR (comprising 27 males, 14 females and 1 gender x - a reversal from 2024 which saw 33 males and 8 females achieve the perfect ATAR).
- 664 students achieved 1 or more perfect 50 study scores, with a total of 719 perfect study scores issued.
- 23,494 study scores of 40 or above, representing 25% of all study scores.
- The average ATAR in 2025 was 69.48, fractionally lower than the average of 69.52 in 2024.
- By gender, the average ATAR for girls was 70.20, the average ATAR for boys was 68.60, and the average ATAR for gender neutral students was 72.40.
Note on ATARs: The ATAR is a rank, not a score, that is used by tertiary institutions for course selection and to prioritise offers to students.
How to read study scores and ATARs
What are study scores
Study scores represent a student’s performance against students in their state cohort, not their raw mark. Study scores are subject-specific and are provided as a scaled score out of 50 by the VCAA. A 40+ study score, for instance, places a student in approximately the top 9% of students for that subject, while a perfect 50 study score is only given to the top ~0.3% of students.
When reading how schools performed in 2025 and how they rank, consider the following:
- Percentage of Study Scores above 40: How many students in a school's cohort achieve exceptional results in subjects, ie. are in the top 9% of their cohort;
- Median Study Score: What the midpoint score achieved by students was in 2025, which provides a snapshot view of how the overall cohort performed.
Both these metrics offer an overall insight into how strong a school's cohort was as well as how well a school's program supported students to achieve their best this year.
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What is the ATAR
The ATAR is short for "Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank" and is a percentile rank issued to students when they complete VCE to enable universities to assess how well a student achieved in Year 12 relative to other students in their cohort. For example, if a student receives a 75.00 ATAR, it means they did better than approximately 75% of their cohort.
The highest ATAR that a student can achieve is 99.95, ie. they performed better than 99.95% of their peers. The average ATAR is usually around 70.00, but varies state by state.
How schools performed in VCE in 2025 (What we know so far)
Based on information schools have released at the time of publishing, here are some standout performing schools in 2025:
- Haileybury & Melbourne Grammar — Most 99.95 students, with 5 students achieving a perfect ATAR at each school
- Haileybury College — Most 50 study scores achieved, with 46 perfect 50 study scores
Breakdown of the Top-Performing VCE Schools in 2025
Based on publicly available data at the time of publishing, below includes a list of some of the top performing VCE schools in Victoria in 2025, including independent schools, select-entry schools, private schools and more. The list is ordered by Median ATAR score - a metric most commonly used to benchmark the academic strength of schools.
We've also included Median Study Score and % of 40+ Study Scores for further comparison. As stated above, 25% of all Study Scores issued in 2025 were 40 or above, which provides a reference point for whether a school outperformed, performed in-line with or underperformed the mean in 2025.
The school results highlighted below are either school-reported and/or VCAA/VTAC-reported data points for the 2025 cohort (missing data is currently unreported).
| Rank | School | Median ATAR | Median Study Score | % 40+ Study Scores | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melbourne High School | 95.8 | - | - | South Yarra, VIC |
| 2 | Mac.Robertson Girls High School | 95.7 | - | - | Melbourne, VIC |
| 3 | Nossal High School | 94.4 | 36.5 | 32% | Berwick, VIC |
| 4 | Melbourne Girls Grammar | 94.3 | 36 | - | South Yarra, VIC |
| 5 | Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) | 93.8 | - | - | Burwood, VIC |
| 6 | Huntingtower School | 93.63 | - | - | Mount Waverley, VIC |
| 7 | Camberwell Girls Grammar School | 93.2 | 36 | - | Canterbury, VIC |
| 8 | Melbourne Grammar School | 92.55 | 36 | - | South Yarra, VIC |
| 9 | Camberwell Grammar School | 91.45 | 34.1 | 22% | Canterbury, VIC |
| 10 | Korowa Anglican Girls’ School | 90.7 | - | - | Glen Iris, VIC |
| 11 | Ballarat Clarendon College | 90.3 | 37 | 35% | Ballarat, VIC |
| 12 | Bialik College | 90.3 | 36 | - | Hawthorn East, VIC |
| 13 | Loreto Toorak | 90.3 | 36 | 25% | Toorak, VIC |
| 14 | Fintona Girls’ School | 90.03 | - | - | Balwyn, VIC |
| 15 | Haileybury College | 90 | - | 12% | Keysborough, VIC |
| 16 | Trinity Grammar School | 89.8 | 35 | - | Kew, VIC |
| 17 | Mount Scopus Memorial College | 89.05 | 36 | 25.5% | Burwood, VIC |
| 18 | Yarra Valley Grammar | 87.65 | 35 | 23.8% | Ringwood, VIC |
| 19 | Caulfield Grammar | 87.2 | 35 | 22% | Caulfield, VIC |
| 20 | Glen Waverley Secondary College | 86.7 | 33 | 15% | Glen Waverley, VIC |
Top VCE Schools Based on ATAR
The metrics that are most commonly referred to as the hallmark of a school's overall academic performance are usually the percentage of students who achieved certain ATARs and the Median ATAR achieved for a cohort. Based on publicly available data at the time of publishing, the following schools had the most impressive ATAR highlights in 2025:
Schools with the highest % of ATARs 99+:
| Rank | School | % ATAR 99+ | Median ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melbourne High School | 18% | 95.80 |
| 2 | Ruyton Girls' School | 15% | - |
| 3 | Melbourne Grammar School | 15% | 92.55 |
| 4 | Mac.Robertson Girls High School | 14% | 95.70 |
| 5 | Melbourne Girls Grammar | 14% | 94.30 |
| 6 | Fintona Girls' School | 14% | 90.03 |
| 7 | Camberwell Grammar School | 13% | 91.45 |
| 8 | Presbyterian Ladies College (PLC) | 12% | 93.80 |
| 9 | Haileybury College | 12% | 90 |
| 10 | Huntingtower School | 11% | 93.63 |
| 11 | Trinity Grammar School | 11% | 89.80 |
Schools with the most 99.95 scorers:
In 2025, 42 VCE students achieved a perfect ATAR of 99.95. These students came from the following schools, with Haileybury College and Melbourne Grammar School leading the way with an impressive 5 perfect ATAR scorers:
- 5 perfect ATARs: Haileybury College & Haileybury Girls College; Melbourne Grammar School.
- 3 perfect ATARs: Fintona Girls' School; Melbourne High School; Scotch College; Trinity Grammar School.
- 2 perfect ATARs: Melbourne Girls Grammar; Mac.Robertson Girls' High School; Ruyton Girls' School; Camberwell Grammar School; Balwyn High School.
- 1 perfect ATAR: Caulfield Grammar School; Parkdale Secondary College; Presbyterian Ladies' College; St Kevin's College; Mentone Grammar; Hume Anglican Grammar; Strathcona Girls Grammar; Brighton Grammar School; Beaconhills College; Tintern Grammar; Ivanhoe Girls Grammar.
Perfect ATAR scores are extremely rare (as said previously, it means a student is in the top 0.05% of the State), and these schools did incredibly well to have as many in their cohort as they did in 2025.
Schools with the highest % of ATARs 90+:
| Rank | School | % ATAR 90+ | Median ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nossal High School | 74% | 94.40 |
| 2 | Presbyterian Ladies College (PLC) | 68% | 93.80 |
| 3 | Melbourne Girls Grammar | 63% | 94.30 |
| 4 | Huntingtower School | 63% | 93.63 |
| 5 | Melbourne Grammar School | 61% | 92.55 |
| 6 | Bialik College | 55% | 90.30 |
| 7 | Camberwell Grammar School | 52% | 91.45 |
| 8 | Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak | 52% | 90.30 |
| 9 | Fintona Girls' School | 52% | 90.03 |
| 10 | Ballarat Clarendon College | 50% | 90.30 |
| 11 | Haileybury College | 50% | 90.00 |
| 12 | Ruyton Girls' School | 49% | 93.63 |
| 13 | Trinity Grammar School | 49% | 89.80 |
How IB Impacts School Results
When analysing school VCE results, it is important to note that many schools offer VCE and the International Baccalaureate (IB), such as Wesley College and Lauriston Girls' School. The IB program is an internationally attractive alternative course to the VCE.
Because a significant proportion of top-performing students at these schools opt to do IB instead of VCE, the VCE results for dual-pathway schools often don't paint the full picture. We need to wait until IB results are published to get a better combined view of outcomes. IB results are due to be released on 17 December 2025.
What the 2025 Results Mean for Students in 2026
While school rankings provide a fascinating snapshot of collective performance, the 2025 data reinforces that high achievement isn't exclusive to just a handful of schools. With over 23,000 study scores of 40+ distributed across the state, the key takeaway is that individual preparation and subject mastery remain the biggest drivers of success.
Here is how to interpret these findings for your own 2026 strategy:
- School rankings are benchmarks, not guarantees: As the data shows, even top-ranked schools have a spread of results. A high median ATAR indicates a strong cohort, but your personal score will ultimately depend on your own rank within your school. Don't rely solely on your school's reputation to carry your ATAR.
- Target the '40' threshold: The statistics highlight that a 40+ study score places you in the top 9% of the state. Rather than obsessing over the perfect 99.95, focus your energy on pushing your individual subjects toward that 40+ benchmark. This is where the bulk of a strong ATAR is built.
- Identify gaps early: The slight fluctuation in the state average ATAR suggests that competition remains steady. If you are aiming for a top-tier score, use these holidays to identify which of your subjects might need extra attention to reach the 40+ range.
- Personalised support makes the difference: With thousands of students achieving top scores, the difference often comes down to personalised feedback. Whether it's extending a strength or fixing a weakness, external support can help bridge the gap between an average study score and an exceptional one.
Not sure how study scores convert into the ATAR? Try Learnmate’s VCE ATAR Calculator to see how it works for yourself.
Once you have a clear picture of the scores you need, the next step is building the skills and preparing to get there. Search for a VCE Tutor on Learnmate to find a mentor who can help guide your performance in 2026.
FAQs
Thursday 11 December 2025, at 7:00am AEDT.
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The average ATAR in Victoria for 2025 was 69.48, which is marginally lower than the 2024 average of 69.52. The average for female students was 70.20, while the average for male students was 68.60.
A "good" ATAR is entirely relative to your goals. While the average is around 70.00, a good score is simply one that gets you into your desired course. If you missed the entry rank for your preferred course, remember that pathways (like diplomas or transfers) are often available.
VTAC converts your International Baccalaureate (IB) score into a "notional ATAR" (Combined Rank) to allow for fair comparison with VCE students. You can see how these scores typically translate in our IB to ATAR conversion guide.
Available public data suggests that Melbourne High School, Mac.Robertson Girls High School, and Nossal High School led in median ATARs, while Haileybury College and Melbourne Grammar School achieved the highest number of perfect 99.95 scores.
For most students, the main round of domestic offers will be released by VTAC in January 2026. However, some early offers may be made in the December round shortly after results are released. Check the VTAC website for specific offer round dates.
Conclusion
The 2025 VCE results saw incredible achievement across the state, with 65,586 students completing their VCE and 42 students securing a perfect 99.95 ATAR—a notable increase from the previous year. While the state average ATAR dipped fractionally to 69.48, the results highlight a year of strong academic performance, with over a quarter of all study scores sitting at 40 or above.
Whether you’re reading this article to analyse school rankings, plan your school selection, or strategise your 2026 subjects, we hope you found the insights you needed.
Looking for more VCE resources?
- 2025 VCE Scaling Report
- VCE ATAR Calculator
- How to Get the ATAR You Need
- VCE Exams & Examiners Reports
If you or your child are heading into Year 12 in 2026, we'd love to help match you with the personalised support high achievers seek to realise their ambitions. To start, simply view Learnmate’s VCE tutors and reach out to a tutor to build your plan for 2026.
