The wait and anticipation for Victoria’s VCE students is over with ATAR results released on Thursday 12 December.
This year’s cohort saw 61,998 students graduate with their VCE, including 8,250 VCE Vocational Major graduates who gained practical experience in one or more industries through VET studies.
Of those, 22,700 VCE graduates received study scores of 40 or higher, more than 688 received the maximum study score of 50, and 3,160 students were awarded the VCE Baccalaureate.
From Lilydale Heights College, Lily-Rose Booth was named this year’s Dux after achieving an ATAR of 96.1.
She has also been awarded a scholarship to Melbourne University.
The College also had three students successfully meet the criteria to complete the Victorian Baccalaureate.
“These students have excelled in their completion of Maths Methods and Japanese, and have been rewarded with the additional honour,” a social media post read.
“We are extremely proud of the Year 12 cohort and all that they have achieved this year. We wish them all the best for the incredible future that awaits them.”
Olivia Bradshaw, Lilydale High School Year 12 captain and 2024 Valedictorian, achieved the remarkable by also being named Dux.
“We recognise the hard work, dedication, and perseverance each of you has demonstrated throughout your studies, and we are incredibly proud of all your achievements,” Lilydale High School posted to social media.
“We wish you all the very best as you embark on new and exciting adventures, paving the way for a bright and successful future!”
From Mount Lilydale Mercy College Jacob G was awarded the school’s Dux, alongside nine top achievers for the year.
“Whilst these results show the fortitude and perseverance of our students to achieve, these numbers reflect a part of their whole journey with MLMC,” a social media post reads.
“We are proud of each of our students, not just for their academic results, but for the personal growth we have witnessed as they flourished into young adults.
“We encourage each of them to continue learning, work hard and be the difference they have been taught to be.”
From Mount Evelyn Christian School, “MECS would like to congratulate Elijah Marshall on achieving the highest score, including a scaled over 40 Indonesian study score”.
“No matter the numbers obtained, we are proud of who you are, and who you will be as you finish school and look to exciting futures!
“Class of 2024, we are proud.”
The overall VCE completion rate in Victoria was 97.4 per cent and Year 12 students across the state will now make the choice to go to university, TAFE, start an apprenticeship or traineeship, start working or take some time off.
“Congratulations to every student – you should be proud of everything you’ve already achieved as you move to the next exciting step, whether it be further study, training, the workforce or a gap year,” education minister Ben Carroll said.
