Academic Results
Raising generations of lifelong learners
MacKillop College consistently records VCE completion rates of 98-100%, achieves strong median study scores, produces students with ATARs approaching 99.00, and supports graduates across a diverse range of pathways including university, apprenticeships, traineeships, VET and the VCE Vocational Major.
Personal excellence
Every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best through expert teaching, supportive relationships and a culture of high expectations.
Diverse pathways
Students are supported to explore academic, vocational and applied learning pathways that reflect their strengths, interests and future goals.
Beyond results
Success at MacKillop is measured not only in results, but in growth, resilience, contribution and readiness for life beyond the College.
Snapshot of Recent VCE Performance
| Year | VCE Median Study Score | VCE Completion Rate | Notable Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 31 | 99.6% | 15 students achieved ATARs of 90+, highest ATAR 99.00, 40 study scores of 40+ before scaling and 18 additional after scaling. |
| 2024 | 29 | 98% | Senior outcomes reported through the Annual Report. 60% of graduates moved directly to tertiary study. |
| 2025 | 29 | 99% VCE, 100% VCE VM | 17 students achieved ATARs of 90+, highest ATAR 98.5, 50 study scores of 40+ before scaling and 21 additional after scaling. |
2025 Cohort Highlights
The most recent published data shows:
220 VCE students and 48 VCE VM students.
99% of VCE students attained their certificate.
100% of VCE VM students attained their qualification.
17 students achieved ATARs above 90.
Highest ATAR: 98.5.
Median study score: 29.
Average ATAR: 64.73.
71 study scores of 40+ when scaled scores are included (50 before scaling, plus 21 after scaling).
2024 Cohort Highlights
The 2024 Annual Report indicates:
VCE median study score of 29.
VCE completion rate of 98%.
VCE VM completion rate of 100%.
60% of graduates progressed to tertiary education, with a further 10% entering apprenticeships or traineeships.
2023 Cohort Highlights
The 2023 Year 12 cohort produced some of the strongest published results in recent years:
238 students completed Year 12.
100% of VCE students attained their VCE.
15 students achieved an ATAR of 90 or above.
A further 25 students achieved an ATAR between 80 and 89.95.
Highest ATAR: 99.00.
Median study score: 31.
Average ATAR: 71.1.
58 study scores of 40+ (40 before scaling, plus 18 after scaling).
Trend Analysis
A reasonable summary of the trend is:
Completion rates remain exceptionally high, consistently around 98-100%.
The VCE median study score was 31 in 2023 and 29 in both 2024 and 2025.
The school continues to produce a significant number of high-achieving students with ATARs above 90 each year.
MacKillop's broad pathway model is evident through substantial participation in VET and VCE VM programs alongside traditional university pathways.