We are delighted for all our Year 12 graduates who contributed to outstanding academic results in 2025, further consolidating the improvements made in recent years.

The combined IB/VCE median ATAR for the class of 2025 is 83.30. As an open entry school dedicated to providing an all-round education, we celebrate each student’s performance in delivering their personal best.

Our students are offered a choice in pathways that is aligned to their interests, talents and goals through the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme or the VCE Vocational Major. Out of these tertiary pathways, both the VCE and IB provide our Year 12 graduates with an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

High Achievers

IB candidate Alfie Holuigue achieved a perfect score of 45 in the IB Diploma, converting to the highest possible ATAR score of 99.95.

William DeBortoli and Baran Karakas are our Proxime Accesserunt, each achieving an IB score of 44 which converts to an ATAR of 99.7.

Isabella Cameron is our top VCE student, achieving an ATAR of 99.4.

30 students across the IB and VCE achieved an ATAR of 95 or above (Top 5%). Of those 30 students, 11 either captained their House, the School, or one of our 1st sports’ teams.

In the VCE, Stella Shute and Paddy McGann achieved perfect VCE subject scores of 50 in Theatre Studies and General Mathematics respectively.

Among our IB cohort, over 20% of students achieved a perfect IB subject score of 7; the highest since 2021.

Over 98% of our Class of 2025 received a First Round offer for a tertiary course at an institution of their choosing.

Student Stories

Alfie Holuigue | Dux

Alfie Holuigue is our School’s top International Baccalaureate (IB) candidate for 2025, achieving a perfect IB score of 45. “It’s insane,” Alfie said. “I woke up early and couldn’t get back to sleep. It was the longest wait ever and then to see it was a clean sweep… It’s pretty cool to have all the work pay off.” From Melbourne, Alfie joined the School at Timbertop in Year 9 and has been involved in many varied aspects of school life; from music and community service, to leadership and sport. “It’s been an incredible journey. Academics hasn’t really been my prime motivation but there was a terrific group of IB students that studied together. There was quite a bit of competition between us, but they were also incredibly supportive and great fun to be around. We’re all great mates and everyone has done so well.” Alfie was Vice-Captain of Cuthbertson House in 2025 and said his passion for learning was inspired by the environment at GGS. “The special thing about boarding school is that you are around your mates 24/7, and they become like a second family. What makes Geelong Grammar special is the people and the relationships. There are some incredible teachers. They really care about you and I don’t remember a class that I wasn’t excited to be in.”

William DeBortoli | Proxime Accesserunt

William DeBortoli and Baran Karakas are our dual Proxime Accessit, each achieving an IB score of 44. From Griffith in the Riverina region of NSW, Will joined the School as a boarder in Year 7. Captain of Perry House, he received Distinction Prizes for Chemistry (SL), English: Language and Literature (HL), and Geography (HL). Will represented the School in Cricket and Soccer, finishing runner-up for the 1st XI best and fairest.

Baran Karakas | Proxime Accesserunt

William DeBortoli and Baran Karakas are our dual Proxime Accessit, each achieving an IB score of 44. From Point Cook in Victoria, Baran joined the School in Year 7 as a day boarder. Baran earned an array of academic awards in Year 12, including the Clyde Old Girls’ Association Prize for English, the ANZ Prize for Industry, and the Westpac Bank Prize for Economics, in addition to a Distinction Prize for Geography (SL). Baran played First XV Rugby in Year 12 and also represented the School in Swimming.

Isabella Cameron | VCE Top Performer

Isabella Cameron is our School’s top VCE student with an ATAR of 99.4. “It’s definitely very surreal,” Isabella said of the moment she received her score. “I always aimed to get high 90s but didn’t think I’d get this high... it’s pretty exciting!” From Newtown in Geelong, Isabella joined the School in Year 7 and has excelled in many areas of school life; from academics and service, to leadership and sport. “I’ve always been very academic, ever since primary school, and I’ve always loved school. I think I’m quite competitive as well, so sport is always something I’ve enjoyed.” Isabella was House Captain of Allen House in 2025, and was blown away by the supportive nature of everyone in the House, particularly around exam time. “I would go to the library every day and just being surrounded by high achieving kids who had really big aspirations was really motivating for me.”

Stella Shute | VCE High Achiever

Stella Shute achieved an ATAR of 95.65. Both Stella and Miranda managed to juggle monumental responsibilities beyond the classroom during Year 12, achieving success in their exams and co-curricular pursuits. Stella thrived in the Drama and Theatre space in 2025, both in the classroom, where she achieved a perfect VCE subject score in Theatre Studies and the Juan José Garcia Prize for Drama, and on the stage, where she excelled in the role of Audrey in "Little Shop of Horrors". Stella is one of the first students to arrive at GGS with multiple credits on an IMDb page, having appeared in a handful of TV shows, including "Gymnastics Academy: A Second Chance!" on Netflix. As Drama Captain, alongside Fraser Carr, Stella set a fine example for the rest of the cast throughout the rehearsal process, culminating in what was one of the best GGS musicals in recent memory.

Miranda Worswick | VCE High Achiever

Miranda Worswick achieved an ATAR of 97.75. Both Miranda and Stella managed to juggle monumental responsibilities beyond the classroom during Year 12, achieving success in their exams and co-curricular pursuits. Miranda’s year started all the way back in the second week of January, leading our rowers during their pre-season camp as our Girls’ Captain of Boats. Miranda led our Girls’ 1st VIII to a third-consecutive Heads of the River title, before travelling to Tasmania to contest the national championships on Lake Barrington, and returning with the Under 19 Women’s National title. Beyond the river, Miranda was a member of the winning Garnett House Debating team, represented the Girls’ First Football team, and was Chapel Captain.

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