The 2025 ATAR results have been released, and we are pleased to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of our Year 12 cohort. An impressive 100% of students who aspired to attain an ATAR successfully accomplished this goal. This result is a testament to their diligence, resilience, and commitment throughout the academic year. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the dedicated educators at St Virgil’s College, whose expertise and unwavering support have been instrumental in guiding these young men toward realising their full potential.
These impressive results reflect the incredible effort and commitment shown by all students throughout the year. We congratulate each one of them for their perseverance and hard work.
The following student achieved an exceptional ATARs of 95 or above, placing him in the top 5% of students nationally:
Nicholas Roberts 96.45
Nicholas is an intelligent, determined, and reflective student who has maintained an outstanding standard of academic achievement throughout his final year, despite challenges. Winner of the PB Murphy Award as Dux of the College, he completed a rigorous Senior program including Studies of Religion 3, English 3, Physical Sciences 3, Economics 3, Mathematics Methods 4, Mathematics Specialised 4, and Chemistry 4. He was also the recipient of the Chemistry 4, Mathematics Methods 4, Mathematics Specialised 4, and Studies of Religion 3 Subject Awards.
In 2025, Nicholas was accepted into the University of Tasmania Schools Recommendation Program to pursue a double degree in Engineering, Science, and Business and he leaves the College exceptionally well prepared for tertiary study.
The following students achieved exceptional ATARs of 90 or above, placing them in the top 10% of students nationally:
Lachlan Gillie 93.6
Lachlan is a mature, thoughtful, and reliable student who has made a significant contribution to the College community. As Year 12 College Vice-Captain, he led with integrity, humility, and initiative,
earning the respect of staff and peers. In senior secondary, he completed a demanding program including Studies of Religion 3, English 3, Mathematics Methods 4, Physical Sciences 3, Economics 3, Housing and Design 3, Physics 4, and
Mathematics Specialised 4. He received the English 3, Physics 4, and Economics 3 Subject Awards, as well as the Outstanding Academic Achievement and Academic Merit Awards. Lachlan leaves the College as a well-rounded young man with aspirations to study Engineering, supported by a strong work ethic and calm, reflective leadership style.
Chandler Bradley 91.15
Chandler has been an exceptional member of the St Virgil’s College community, serving with distinction as Year 12 College Captain in 2025. He has consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, achieving success across a broad senior
program including Studies of Religion 3, English 3, English Studio 3, Mathematics Methods 4, Economics 3, Business Studies 3, Housing and Design 3, and Modern History 3. Building on his experience as a leader, Chandler served as College Captain, an appointment which was characterised by initiative, compassion, and integrity. His polite, kind, and respectful approach embodies the College values, and he leaves a legacy of leadership, service, and excellence.
Key achievements include:
Overall, 30% of students who wanted an ATAR obtained 90 or above, placing them in the top 10% of students nationally.
The median ATAR was 87.2, meaning 50% of our students obtained a score above the median ATAR.
60 % of students wanting an ATAR obtained 80 or above, placing them in the top 20% of students nationally.
Comparison of percentages of St Virgil’s College and State ATARs.
Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification (TASC) Subject results
Some 90% of our Year 12 students qualified for the Tasmanian Certificate of Education.
There were 262 enrolments in TASC subjects. 87% received a Satisfactory Achievement (SA) or more. Of our Year 11 students looking to meet the requirements of the TCE, 91% met the Literacy Standard and 84% the Numeracy Standard by the end of Year 11.
The average score for pre-tertiary subjects studied by our students were greater than the Tasmanian average for Chemistry 4, Economics 3, English 3, Mathematics Methods – Foundation 3
and Physical Sciences 3.
Our students received a High Achievement (HA) or more in a greater proportion than across the State in the pre-tertiary subjects of Chemistry 4 and Mathematics Methods – Foundation 3. It is also worth noting that students received a Commendable Achievement (CA) or more in a greater proportion than across the State in Economics 3, Engineering Design 3, English 3, and Physical Sciences 3.
Additionally, a greater proportion of students received a Satisfactory Achievement (SA) or more than State proportions for Sociology 3, Mathematics Methods 4, Physics 4, and Studies of Religion 3.
Of our Year 10 students who studied Mathematics Methods Foundation 3 and sat the external examination, 31% received an Exceptional Achievement (EA), 69% received a CA or more.
The following students achieved an Exceptional Achievement (EA) in pre-tertiary subjects they studied:
Riley Brown
Mathematics Methods Foundation 3
Charlie Cubit
Physical Sciences 3
Oliver Cupit
Modern History 3
Samuel French
Mathematics Methods Foundation 3
Samuel Lee
Mathematics Methods Foundation
Nicholas Roberts
Economics 3
Joshua Topham
English 3
Jonte Tummon
Mathematics Methods Foundation 3
Saxon van Anholt
General Mathematics 3
The following students achieved an Exceptional Achievement (EA) in non-pre-tertiary subjects they studied:
Hamish Beechey
General Mathematics 2
Studies of Religion 2
Our students who applied for study under the Schools Recommendation Program with the University of Tasmania were successful in obtaining enrolments in business, pharmacy, psychology, science, marine and Antarctic Science and architecture. We wish them well in their future endeavours.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs
Our students who applied for study under the Schools Recommendation Program with the University of Tasmania were successful in obtaining enrolments in business, pharmacy, psychology, science, marine and Antarctic Science and architecture.
We wish them well in their future endeavours.
As well as TASC subjects, St Virgil’s College provides the opportunity for students to work towards nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications. In 2025, we saw the addition of VET Automotive to the scope of VET subjects taught at the College, adding to our qualifications in Construction, Cooking and Hospitality.
In 2026, we add Certificate II in Sport Coaching to our scope.
In 2025, there were 435 enrolments in VET units in which competency was achieved, or credit was transferred. 90% of students who commenced a VET qualification with the intention of gaining a full certificate did so. 24% of Year 11 students commenced at least one VET qualification in 2025, 45% of these students commencing or completing two qualifications. This included commencing qualifications in Engineering Pathways (Metal Trades) and Electrotechnology through our cooperating Colleges.
We congratulate the following students who achieved VET qualifications this year:
Certificate I in Automotive Vocational Preparation
William Blackwell
Jace Farrer-Bailey
Owen Smith
Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
William Blackwell
Jace Farrer-Bailey
Owen Smith
Certificate II in Construction Pathways
William Blackwell
Ethan Briggs
Oliver Woolley
Certificate II in Cookery
Dominic Halys
Oliver Woolley
Certificate II in Hospitality
Jonte Bennett
Liam Daniels
Dominic Halys
Oliver Morgan
Owen Smith
Certificate II in Tourism
Oliver Morgan
On behalf of the St Virgil’s College community, I congratulate the Year 12 Class of 2025 for their outstanding academic achievements and thank them for their leadership and contribution to our co-curricular and service-learning programs.
Jon Franzin
PRINCIPAL
