The 2025 WACE ATAR results have been released, marking an important academic milestone for 10,265 Year 12 students across Western Australia. This year’s cohort reflects both individual effort and the ongoing strength of senior secondary education in the state.
Whether you are a student, parent, or educator, here is a snapshot of what Western Australian students achieved this year, including the top-performing schools and the list of students who achieved the "perfect score."
WACE & ATAR Highlights in 2025
Here are the major numbers that defined the 2025 WACE cohort:
- 10,265 students in Western Australia received an ATAR in 2025, an increase from 9,992 students in 2024.
- 18 students achieved the highest possible ATAR of 99.95, placing them in the top 0.05% of the state.
- Perth Modern School broke state records with 83 students achieving an ATAR of 99 or above.
- Participation in the ATAR pathway remained stable, with strong representation across public, Catholic, and independent schools.
- High-scoring subjects continued to be dominated by academically demanding courses, including Mathematics Specialist, Mathematics Methods, Chemistry, Physics, and Literature.
Subject Performance Insights
Certain ATAR subjects continued to stand out for their strong median performance among students taking large-enrolment courses:
- Mathematics Specialist: Top median ATAR (97.00)
- Mathematics Methods: Strong median (92.55)
- Chemistry: Key high-scoring science subject (90.80)
- Physics: Another high-performing science (90.60)
- Literature: Strong performance among humanities (88.95)
These results indicate that students excelling in traditional STEM and literacy subjects remain among the top achievers statewide.
WA’s Top ATAR Students for 2025
The following 18 students achieved the highest possible ATAR of 99.95 in the 2025 WACE examinations. Their results represent exceptional academic performance across a demanding range of subjects.
| Student Name | School |
|---|---|
| Mohammadamin Arefi | All Saints’ College |
| Ishika Balram | Perth Modern School |
| Cohen Beveridge | Willetton Senior High School |
| Trung Thanh Bui | Perth Modern School |
| Kshithij Chandrashekar | Perth Modern School |
| Hannah Chen | Perth Modern School |
| Anoushka Gupta | Perth Modern School |
| Aakash Jois | Perth Modern School |
| Anaia Kakulas | Methodist Ladies’ College |
| Ethan Kelly | Perth Modern School |
| Aidan Lim | Christ Church Grammar School |
| Vihaan Pujara | Perth Modern School |
| Taj Siah | Hale School |
| Evan Tan | Perth Modern School |
| Hannah Wang | Methodist Ladies’ College |
| Patrick Wang | Duncraig Senior High School |
| Liam Welfare | Perth Modern School |
| Rachael Wiese | Shenton College |
Analysis: Perth Modern School dominated the list of top achievers, recording the highest number of students (11) achieving the top ATAR score. They are also celebrating an outstanding academic achievement in 2025, with 83 students attaining an ATAR of 99 or above—the highest number ever recorded by any school in Western Australia.
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Top WA Schools by Median ATAR
| School | Median ATAR | Location (WA) |
|---|---|---|
| Carmel School | 95.30 | Dianella |
| Christ Church Grammar School | 92.10 | Claremont |
| Rossmoyne Senior High School | 91.10 | Rossmoyne |
| All Saints’ College | 86.15 | Bull Creek |
| Mater Dei College | 83.65 | Edgewater |
| Frederick Irwin Anglican School | 80.08 | Halls Head |
Note: This table includes schools that have publicly released or had their median ATAR results reported for the 2025 WACE cohort. Not all Western Australian schools publish median ATAR data.
Schools with the Highest Percentage of High Achievers
% of Students with ATAR 99+ (Top 1% of State)
An ATAR of 99 or above places a student in the top 1% of the Year 12 cohort statewide, indicating exceptional academic performance relative to peers.
| School | % of Students with ATAR 99+ |
|---|---|
| Christ Church Grammar School | 13% |
| Methodist Ladies’ College | 11% |
| All Saints’ College | 9% |
| Hale School | 9% |
| St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School | 8% |
This table reflects publicly reported ATAR results of 99 or higher only. Not all schools release this data, so it is not a complete ranking of WA schools, and other schools may have achieved similar or higher outcomes.
% of Students with ATAR 95+ (Top 5% of State)
An ATAR of 95 or above places a student in the top 5% of the Year 12 cohort statewide, reflecting strong academic performance.
| School | % of Students with ATAR 95+ |
|---|---|
| Methodist Ladies’ College | 41% |
| Christ Church Grammar School | 39% |
| St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls | 38% |
| Hale School | 30% |
| All Saints’ College | 26% |
| St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School | 24% |
| John XXIII College | 19% |
This table reflects publicly reported ATAR results of 95 or higher only. Not all schools release this data, so it is not a complete ranking of WA schools, and other schools may have achieved similar or higher outcomes.
% of Students with ATAR 90+ (Top 10% of State)
An ATAR of 90 or above places a student in the top 10% of the Year 12 cohort statewide, indicating very strong academic performance.
| School | % of Students with ATAR 90+ |
|---|---|
| Methodist Ladies’ College | 62% |
| St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls | 62% |
| Christ Church Grammar School | 57% |
| Hale School | 47% |
| All Saints’ College | 47% |
| Trinity College | 43% |
| St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School | 43% |
| Mater Dei College | 28% |
This table reflects publicly reported ATAR 90 or higher only. Not all schools release this data, so it is not a complete ranking of WA schools, and other schools may have achieved similar or higher outcomes.
How ATAR Results Are Determined in WACE (2025)
In Western Australia, ATARs are calculated through a structured process overseen by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) and the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC).
- ATAR Course Selection: Students must complete at least four ATAR courses in Year 12. Each course contributes a scaled score that reflects its relative difficulty and competitiveness.
- Course Scaling: Raw school marks are adjusted through a scaling process to ensure fairness. Scaling accounts for the academic strength of the cohort enrolled in each course, not just how “hard” a subject feels. As a result, courses like Mathematics Specialist and Chemistry often scale well because they attract high-achieving students.
- TEA Calculation: A student’s best four scaled course scores are combined to form a TEA (Tertiary Entrance Aggregate) out of 430. Only a student’s strongest four results are used, even if they completed more.
- Statewide Ranking: All eligible students are ranked based on their TEA. This ranking is then converted into an ATAR between 0.00 and 99.95.
Important to Know: ATARs are comparative, not absolute. A higher ATAR does not mean a student “scored more marks”, but that they ranked higher against peers.
FAQs
A total of 10,265 students received an ATAR in 2025, reflecting the statewide Year 12 cohort completing ATAR courses.
18 students achieved the top ATAR of 99.95 in 2025.
Mathematics Specialist, Mathematics Methods, Chemistry, Physics, and Literature were among the subjects most commonly taken by top-performing students.
No. These tables reflect publicly reported ATAR data only. Not all schools release median ATARs or proportions of high-achieving students (for example, Perth Modern School often does not release a median despite high performance), so other schools may have achieved similar or higher results.
Conclusion
The 2025 WACE ATAR results highlight the strong academic performance of Western Australian students, with top achievers excelling across STEM and humanities subjects. While a select number of schools report high median ATARs and large proportions of students achieving ATARs above 90, 95, and 99, it is important to remember that these figures only reflect publicly available data.
Overall, the results showcase a resilient and capable Year 12 cohort, with many students well-prepared for tertiary study and future pathways.
