Our students

Each year our students achieve outstanding success in VCE and NAPLAN. They make us proud to be part of their journey and we celebrate their achievements whether they attain a high ATAR, achieve their personal best, or gain entry into their course of choice.

Celebrating the Achievements of Our VCE Class of 2024

As the 2024 academic year comes to a close, we are proud to share the outstanding achievements of our VCE students. Their determination, resilience, and dedication have culminated in remarkable results that reflect the strength and spirit of our school community.

Highlights of Our Students' Success

• Dux of 2024: Congratulations to Allen Trang, who achieved an extraordinary ATAR of 99.8, placing him in the top 0.2% of students in the state. Allen’s exceptional performance includes a perfect score of 50 in Chemistry, adding to his perfect score in Biology last year. His consistent excellence is truly inspiring.
• Outstanding Achievement: Eli Gunn achieved an impressive ATAR of 98.8, showcasing remarkable academic ability and dedication.

This year, our students achieved a median study score of 30, matching the state average. Many of our students attained ATARs above 70, positioning them for success in diverse tertiary pathways and future endeavors.

Beyond Academic Results

While we celebrate these academic milestones, they represent just one aspect of our students' journeys. The knowledge, skills, and personal growth they have developed during their time with us are invaluable. These accomplishments are a testament to the hard work of our students, the dedication of our educators, and the unwavering support from our families.

Class of 2023 - VCE Results

Class of 2022 - VCE Results

Congratulations to the Simonds Year 12 Class of 2022 for their persistence and resilience in the face of two previous years of disrupted schooling. Despite these challenges, they were able to readjust to the rigors and structure of onsite classes and achieved some impressive results. The College had a cohort of 58 students pursuing their VCE and 7 students working towards their VCAL certificate. I am delighted to report that all 58 students successfully completed their VCE.

Our median VCE Study Score was 29, falling just short of the state average. The Dux of the College was Luca Mezzavilla with an ATAR of 94.00. We wish to congratulate him on a fantastic result. He has accepted a position at Monash University studying Science/Engineering.

It was encouraging to see that nearly 75% of the Year 12 cohort gained an ATAR over 60 (putting them in the top 40% of the state), allowing them access to many of the high demand university courses.

This year, 53 Simonds students applied for tertiary places and 52 have received a tertiary offer (an amazing 98.1%). It is justifiable for us to feel proud that our mission, which aims to provide hope for the future, is tangible and visible.

Class of 2021 - VCE Results

We are delighted to inform you of the impressive results of our VCE students in 2021, who have endured two very challenging years with great resilience. We are proud of our results at both an individual and collective level. The VCE Class of 2021 worked hard with their dedicated teachers to achieve their best. I would also note that performance of the VCE Class of 2021 is underpinned by the tireless work and dedication of teachers in all year levels.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SIMONDS CATHOLIC COLLEGE VCE RESULTS IN 2021

• All students successfully completed their VCE
• All our VCAL students successfully attained their certificates
• Dux of the College is Eldrick Nuique who received an ATAR of 98.6, with outstanding performances in Biology (46), Further Mathematics (46) and Psychology (45). As our Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholar, Eldrick is looking forward to studying science/engineering at the University of Melbourne
• Proxime Accessit was David Batonda with an ATAR of 97.65 who, as well as achieving a score of 47 in Further Mathematics and 44 in Physics, received the ADF Future Innovator Award and plans to pursue a career in engineering
• Median Study Score of 30
• The median ATAR of our top 25% of students is 89.8
• Median ATAR was 72.4, significantly above the state wide average of 67.6 for boys
• 32% of students achieved an ATAR score higher than 80, placing them in the top 20% of students in the State
• 40+ Study Scores were achieved in English, Psychology, Health & Human Development, Further Maths, Maths Methods, Biology, Physics, History, Chemistry and Physical Education.

Congratulations to our VCE Class of 2021.

We wish all our boys well as they embark on their tertiary studies and explore career paths.

Class of 2020 - VCE Results

We are proud of our results at both an individual and collective level. The VCE Class of 2020 worked hard in an unprecedented year with their dedicated teachers to achieve their best.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SIMONDS CATHOLIC COLLEGE VCE RESULTS IN 2020

• All students successfully completed their VCE
• Dux of the College is Jack Keating who received an ATAR of 97.55
• A perfect score of 50 was achieved by Jomar Inot in Media
• Median Study Score of 31
• 22% of students achieved an ATAR score higher than 90, placing them in the top 10% of students in the State, with 12% scoring higher than 95

• 36% of students achieved an ATAR score higher than 80, placing them in the top 20% of students in the State
• 40+ Study Scores were achieved in English, Psychology, Health & Human Development, Further Maths, Media, Maths Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Legal Studies, History and Product Design & Technology
• Outstanding Study Score achievements by Year 11 students placing them in the top 3% of the State: David Batonda - Further Mathematics (47); Eldrick Nuique – Further Mathematics (46) & Psychology (45); Noah Seiderman - Psychology (44) & Health & Human Development (44); Vincent Lam - Health & Human Development (44)

Congratulations to our VCE Class of 2020.

Class of 2019 - VCE Results

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SIMONDS CATHOLIC COLLEGE VCE RESULTS IN 2019

• All students successfully completed their VCE
• Dux of the College is Carlo Nilo who received an ATAR of 98.4, including a perfect score of 50 for Psychology
• 11% of students achieved an ATAR score higher than 90, placing them in the top 10% of students in the State
• 25% of students achieved an ATAR score higher than 80, placing them in the top 20% of students in the State
• Median Study Score of 30
• Top 40% of VCE students achieved an average ATAR of 84
• Outstanding achievement by two Year 11 students, Leonardo Pacioni and Jack Keating achieving Study Scores of 47 in Further Maths and 45 in Psychology respectively – placing them in the top 2% of the State.