This year’s seniors at Canterbury College Waterford achieved the third highest Year 12 results in the school’s history.
Three students achieved ATAR scores over 99.00 – the equivalent of an OP1 in the previous system.
School Dux Caleb Garai received a 99.60 ATAR; Proximae Accessit to the Dux Chloe Ahern received a 99.40; and fellow graduate Duli Silva received a 99.30.
The highest score possible is a 99.95.
Six Canterbury students will be awarded with Premier’s Commendations for their results of six As.
Overall, 33% of students achieved an ATAR of 90.00 or above.
This is the third best result in the college’s history.
The 2023 Year 12s set a record with 84% ATAR eligibility – the state average is 51%.
22% of students achieved an ATAR of 95.00 or above, which is the second-best result in the college’s history.
57% of graduates achieved an ATAR of 80.00 or above, which is also the second-best result in the College’s history.
24 of students students achieved only As and Bs.
“I am proud of the results achieved by all our students across the full ATAR range, based on effort and diligence in their various subjects, and not just natural academic talent,” college principal Dan Walker said.
“To the Year 12 teaching and support staff, as well as everyone who taught the Class of 2023 over the years, thank you and well done.
“More importantly than anything else, these results will open doors for our students to take the next step in their lives with confidence and optimism.
“Many of our Year 12s have actually already received offers for theirfirst or second course preferences, and it’s genuinely rewarding to have guided them along their life destination.”
