By Mitchell Clarke
More than half of the Year 12 cohort at Nossal High School achieved an ATAR in the 90s and nine students received a score over 99.
Over 200 students from the select entry school in Berwick obtained their VCE, with 52 percent of students receiving a 90 or above for their ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank).
More than a quarter of students recorded a result higher than 80, while 14 percent scored in the 70s.
The median ATAR was 90.3 while the mean study score was 35. From that, 22 percent of all study scores were over 40 while nine students, five from Year 11, achieved a perfect study score of 50.
Nossal’s 2019 Dux was Ruby Bai, who received a perfect score of 99.95, finding out the impressive news while holidaying in Paris.
Ruby was one of 37 students and one of only seven girls state-wide to achieve the perfect result.
“I am thrilled, this is truly unexpected,” Ruby said.
“I have had the best four years at Nossal, there is no way I’d be able to achieve this great result without all the wonderful staff and students who have supported me throughout my VCE journey.”
Nossal principal Roger Page told the Gazette he wasn’t surprised when he heard of Ruby’s remarkable result.
“It wasn’t a surprise, Ruby was such a delightful, hardworking and committed student,” he said.
“We’re very pleased for her. She’s a remarkably positive and active member of the school community.”
Mr Page extended his congratulations to the entire year level, stating he was “incredibly proud” and “very happy” with the results and hoped all students were pleased with the outcome.
“I’d like to congratulate all our students for the work they’ve done and sincerely thank their parents, teachers and previous schools for the significant role they have played,” Mr Page said.
“I know many students have achieved their personal best and are very happy with their results; others may be disappointed, but the school will continue to support and assist them to find an appropriate pathway.
“The ATAR is important – and we joyfully celebrate the high performers, but also recognise that it is not the only pathway to success nor the best predictor of future performance for all students.”
The school community gathered for a morning tea following the release of results on Thursday 12 December.
“We were joined by all the students that weren’t overseas travelling or still in bed,” Mr Page laughed.
“It was a great morning to see everyone and celebrate this achievement.
“I am honoured to have been able to share part of their educational journey and look forward to hearing of their future success and achievements.”
