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Academic Excellence
Class of 2020 Results
stleonards.vic.edu.au 163 South Road, Brighton East VIC 3187 CRICOSCollege
St Leonard’s 00343K
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Our Academic Congratulations to
Programs the Class of 2020
St Leonard’s College offers both the Victorian Certificate of
Education (VCE) and International Baccalaureate Diploma 2020 International Baccalaureate
Programme (IBDP) as pathways to tertiary education.
Diploma Programme (IBDP) Results
Students choose either the VCE or the IBDP with both
Median ATAR
96.88
pathways providing Year 12 graduates with an Australian
Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). The ATAR shows a
student’s achievement in relation to other students, with
99.95 being the highest possible rank awarded. Placing 50% of students in the top 3.12%
The VCE is a flexible course with English the only of students nationally
compulsory subject. This allows students to tailor the 28.8% of students achieved an ATAR of 99 or above
course to meet their interests and future goals by either
specialising in one particular subject area or choosing 59.1% of students achieved an ATAR of 95 or above
subjects from a range of disciplines. 89.4% of students achieved an ATAR of 90 or above
For further information on the VCE please visit
vcaa.vic.edu.au/studentguides/myvce/Pages/Index.aspx
2020 Combined IBDP and
IBDP students are required to choose and complete
six subjects from separate groups in order to complete VCE Results
the qualification. These include: two language subjects Median ATAR
90.85
(the student’s own language, as well as an additional
language); a social sciences subject, an experimental
sciences subject and mathematics. For their sixth subject,
students can choose either an arts subject or a second Placing 50% of students in the top 9.15%
subject from the aforementioned groups (excluding of students nationally
mathematics). 12.8% of students achieved an ATAR of 99 or above
placing them in the top 1% nationally
In addition, all IBDP students undertake three core
studies: an extended essay enables students to engage 33.5% of students achieved an ATAR of 95 or above
in independent research through an in-depth study of placing them in the top 5% nationally
around 4,000 words relating to one of their chosen 54.7% of students achieved an ATAR of 90 or above
subjects; Theory of Knowledge, a course in critical placing them in the top 10% nationally
thinking that teaches students ‘how’ to learn, helping 67.6% of students achieved an ATAR of 85 or above
them to develop a comprehensive knowledge of the placing them in the top 15% nationally
learning process that they can apply to various disciplines 76.0% of students achieved an ATAR of 80 or above
and across all their subjects; and Creativity, Action, placing them in the top 20% nationally
Service (CAS), engaging students in a range of activities
outside the classroom including involvement in the arts,
85.5% of students achieved an ATAR of 70 or above
placing them in the top 30% nationally
physical activity and community service.
100% of students who applied through VTAC and completed
St Leonard’s College was the first Victorian school to their assessments received a tertiary education offer.
introduce the IBDP in 1982. With over 39 years of
experience and an excellent ongoing relationship with the
International Baccalaureate Asia-Pacific Regional Office, 2020 Victorian Certificate of
our IBDP students are provided with the best support and
tuition available.
Education (VCE) Results
Median ATAR
85.30
The IBDP is currently recognised in over 150 countries for
university entry, including every major tertiary institution
in Australia.
For further information on the IBDP please visit Placing 50% of students in the top 14.7%
ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/ of students nationally
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IBDP Duces and Proxime Accessits
Adelyne
Ellie McTigue Peter Caddaye
Scally-Leprevost
IBDP Dux IBDP Dux
IBDP Dux
44/45 44/45
44/45
ATAR 99.75 ATAR 99.75
ATAR 99.75
“I loved all of the St Leonard’s College “I’m most grateful to St Leonard’s College “I enjoyed the two year IBDP journey
cocurricular activities that provided me for providing great teachers and a good which allowed me to build on both my
with the opportunity to develop skills I environment to complete my studies. knowledge of my subjects but also my
would otherwise not have had the chance I enjoyed the collaboration between relationships with my peers and my
to, such as Future Problem Solving, teachers, other students and myself in teachers. I loved being part of different
Tournament of Minds, STEM Club, World working towards completing the IBDP activities and programs at St Leonard’s,
Scholars Cup, Philharmonic Orchestra, course. I loved the Big Experience in year in particular the Warruwi Partnership,
SLSO, Chamber Strings, Chamber Music 9 as it took us away from the classroom.” school hikes and ACS sport.”
and Debating.”
Stephen Carl Clements
Zhuliye Shen
Kanavoutsos IBDP
IBDP Dux
IBDP Dux Proxime Accessit
44/45
44/45 43/45
ATAR 99.75
ATAR 99.75 ATAR 99.55
“I believe that an advantage of the “I’m most grateful to St Leonard’s College “I enjoyed the broad spectrum of ideas
IBDP is the breadth of subjects and for its staff and students. As a whole, and values that are encompassed in the
their applicability to further study and I think people at this school are kind and IBDP due to its nature as a global course.
general life skills such as critical thinking. truly care about supporting each other. There are many advantages of studying
Studying the diversity of subjects - In terms of a specific activity that I the IBDP, for me the biggest advantage
science, maths, language and humanities loved at St Leonard’s College, the Big was being able to have a range of subjects
provides an excellent opportunity to Experience in year 9 was fantastic.” each valued equally that also allowed
acquire a well rounded education without me to find what fields of study I find
limiting options for later study.” most interesting.”
Elise Bergman Simon Coubard Sarah Greaves
IBDP IBDP IBDP
Proxime Accessit Proxime Accessit Proxime Accessit
43/45 43/45 43/45
ATAR 99.55 ATAR 99.55 ATAR 99.55
“An ‘education for life’ is not measurable. “I joined the College in year 11 and I “An ‘education for life’ is an education
It shines through in the character traits feel as if my biggest achievement was that forces the individual to question
we acquire and develop in our time at my integration into the St Leonard’s the day to day assumptions that guide
St Leonard’s College, from resilience community. Thanks to my inviting peers our lives and encourages engagement
to integrity. These skills far exceed any I felt welcomed as if I had been at the with experiences outside our own. I have
content or material knowledge we have school from the start. loved the breadth of experiences I have
gained as they will stay with us for the The advantage of the IBDP is the diverse had. The cocurricular activities from
rest of our lives.” subject range that is engrained in the sport to music to outdoor education and
structure of the program which allows academics are what made my time at
you to become a well rounded student.” St Leonard’s College valuable.”
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IBDP Proxime Accessits, VCE Dux and VCE Proxime Accessit
Gautami Katta Jamie Ray Ella Roberts
IBDP IBDP IBDP
Proxime Accessit Proxime Accessit Proxime Accessit
43/45 43/45 43/45
ATAR 99.55 ATAR 99.55 ATAR 99.55
“I am planning to pursue a career in “I loved being a part of the friendly and “The IBDP really is an internationally minded
Medicine, which is a career that is welcoming St Leonard’s community. I’m programme, so by studying the IB I not only
ever-evolving, meaning I will never stop extremely grateful to St Leonard’s for the learnt about the way things work here in
learning. Being part of the St Leonard’s dedication of all my teachers. Each and Australia but also about the traditions and
College community has already instilled every teacher truly cared about how you issues faced by groups all over the world.
the principles of being a lifelong learner were travelling during the year, and this At St Leonard’s, I’ve loved making friends in
within me, preparing me well for my is a major reason why I was able to such a supportive space that aims to make
future endeavours.” achieve my best.” everyone feel accepted.”
Matthew Seath
Lihao Zhou Rachel Ramsland
IBDP
Proxime Accessit VCE Dux VCE
Proxime Accessit
43/45 ATAR 99.65
ATAR 99.55 ATAR 99.55
“An ‘education for life’ means developing “The advantages of VCE are that students are “To me, an ‘education for life’ at St Leonard’s
skills and knowledge both within and allowed to focus on the subjects that truly College has meant pursuing academic and
beyond the classroom that will stick with interest them, which will help them in their cocurricular activities that I’m passionate about,
you for life. I’ve loved all the opportunities tertiary education, and the extensive SAC or that allowed me to discover new passions.
that St Leonard’s offered me such as the work helps students to learn how to cope with By offering this opportunity, St Leonard’s College
Big Experience and the USA choir trip.” busy academic life. I loved the opportunities really does provide an education that transcends
offered by St Leonard’s College such as the academic pursuits, and instead creates what
Big Experience and Europe Tour. These unique I see as an education for one’s whole life.”
experiences allowed me to challenge myself,
causing me to get out of my comfort zone.”
University Destinations and Fields of Study Scholarships
Of the 2020 graduates who applied through the Victorian Tertiary The following students received scholarship offers for study
Admissions Centre (VTAC) and completed their assessments, in 2021:
100% received an offer.
Conor Elder – Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship (Film & Television),
The most popular destination for our VCE and IBDP graduates was Swinburne University
Monash University with 36.2% offered a place. Many students also
Makenzie Erikson – Film & Television Bond Excellence
gained places at the University of Melbourne (24.7%), RMIT University
Scholarship (Film & Television), Bond University
(14.9%), Swinburne University (9.2%), Deakin University (5%) and
interstate universities (3.4%). Other destinations accounted for the Joanna Fothergill – Nutrition Science Scholars Program
remaining 6.6%. (Nutrition Science), Monash University
The most popular courses were Commerce/Business (21.5%), Science Amelia Gaskell – Bond Excellence Scholarship (Arts/Law),
(15.1%), Art, Design and Media (14%) Biomedical Science/Health, Bond University
Dental Science and Medicine (14%), followed by Arts (13.4%). Some Emma Humphrey – Nutrition Science Scholars Program
of our students will study at interstate and overseas universities, with (Nutrition Science), Monash University
graduates receiving offers from
universities such as UNSW, University Destinations Michael Jiang – Scholarship for Distinction
University of Queensland, (Commerce/Biomedical Science), Monash University
ANU and Bond University. Stephen Kanavoutsos – Principal’s Scholarship and University
Other students will be studying of Melbourne Commerce Achievement Scholarship (Commerce),
24.7%
in the UK and the USA. University of University of Melbourne
Melbourne
The strong academic results 36.2% Amira Khouri – Scholarship for Distinction
Monash
of the 2020 cohort are reflected University (Biomedical Science), Monash University
in a significant proportion 14.9%
(29.1%) of students choosing RMIT Harry Quig – Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship (Film & Television),
University Swinburne University
to study double degrees across
a number of areas, including 10%* 9.2%
Other Swinburne Adelyne Scally-Leprovost – Biomedical Science Scholars
Commerce, Engineering and Law. 5% University (Biomedical Science), Monash University
Deakin
University Zhuliye Shen – Pharmacy Scholars (Pharmacy), Monash University
*Includes interstate, overseas, TAFE and other colleges.
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