Student Outcomes

For the third year in a row, Ballarat Clarendon College has finished first in the state at VCE, according to the measure used by The Age.

The 2024 VCE results affirm that our approach is effective, that our focus on continual progress is yielding results, and that we are on the right path. They are a testament to the fact that regional students can, and do, achieve excellence.

Clarendon’s distinct approach to teaching and learning is intentional and impactful. We prioritise a clear focus on students – their academic, social, emotional, and physical growth – supported by high-quality teaching, evidence-based instructional practices, and a sequenced, knowledge-rich curriculum. Equally, we remain committed to professional learning for staff, fostering continuous improvement every day.

Our goal is to empower students to pursue their dreams and ambitions.

Regional cities like Ballarat are on the rise, with a promising future ahead. As growing centres of opportunity, they are well-positioned to support innovation, foster strong communities and provide pathways for future success. Ballarat Clarendon College aspires to be a key part of that future success.

VCE study scores are just one aspect of a student’s journey. The experiences and personal growth gained throughout school life cannot be reduced to a single number. When students and teachers dedicate themselves to the process and students focus on the things they can control, the results naturally follow. More importantly, these scores represent possibilities—opening pathways for young people to explore and discover what lies ahead.

The class of 2024 has achieved impressive results.

In terms of ATAR scores,
• 90 students – more than half of the cohort – achieved over 90, placing them in the top 10% of the state
• 129 students – 74% of the 2024 cohort achieved – achieved an ATAR over 80, placing them in the top 20% of the state.

Clarendon’s Dux is Micah Hickingbotham with 99.75.

Achieving a perfect score of 50 in Chemistry, he also achieved 47 in English Language, 39 in Mathematical Methods and 47 in Physical Education. In 2023, Micah achieved 48 in Health and Human Development and 49 in Biology.

The median ATAR score – that is, our middle student in the cohort – achieved 91.2.

Clarendon’s median Study Score is 37 and the percentage of Study Scores over 40 is 35%.

There were ten perfect Study Scores of 50.