Class of 2022 Results

2022 at a glance

171 Total students

18 IBDP students

105 ATAR students 98% Graduation rate combined WACE and IBDP

153 WACE students 40 Certificate IV awarded

Before presenting the 2022 results, it is always worthwhile to visit our vision and mission.

Vision

A learning community with an international standard of excellence.

Mission

To develop young people with strength of character, self-understanding, a passion for sustained learning and spiritual inquiry who will become active members of the global community.

99.60

Top ATAR

43

Top IBDP score Equivalent to 99.85 ATAR

89.55

Median ATAR combined WACE and IBDP

86% University bound

From the Headmaster

I am delighted to share the academic achievements of the Class of 2022 across our academic programmes: the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), encompassing the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) and Vocational Education and Training (VET), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).

Given the press coverage about ATAR and early university offers, parents may expect this report to highlight a decrease in academic performance. The public commentary, which has been building for some time, points to a concern that unconditional early offers impact the results of students sitting their final ATAR exams. Simply put, some feel that students stop working towards their respective exams, assessments, or work placements because they were already guaranteed a place at university.

versus an external locus of control measure such as an ATAR rank. Our Approaches to Learning programme supports students in identifying how best they study and learn, prioritising a focus on ‘learning to learn’ instead of learning to recall content at exam time. We will continue to encourage every student to challenge and extend themselves, but in doing so, ensure that their pastoral care and personal self-worth are at the core of how we counsel and develop each student.

While the league tables, median ATAR and average Diploma points are key markers of our students’ achievements, the examination results and final scores are only a fraction of what Scotch College offers. At every stage of our students’ education, we strive to deliver a breadth of experiences.

We’re confident that the Class of 2022 will succeed in the next phase of their education and become courageous and compassionate members of our community, proving that we’ve achieved our mission.

I want our community to understand a plain and simple fact: the students who sat the 2022 ATAR exams at Scotch College outperformed their predicted median ATAR by 1.2 points. Our International Baccalaureate Diploma students outperformed their converted predicted median ATAR by 2.2 points. As such, we experienced no fall in effort or achievement. This improvement could be attributed to the ease of pressure from receiving an early offer, enabling each student to focus on learning and achieving their best.

We have never encouraged students to take the easy option, nor will we do so. We will, however, continue to promote the pursuit of courses based on passion, aspiration, and ability. It is no coincidence that long-term success and satisfaction tend to occur when passion intersects with ability.

The pursuit of personal excellence, satisfaction and achievement is encouraged at Scotch, thus focusing on an internal locus of control driver

We’ve recognised the success of our 2022 graduates throughout their time at Scotch, with outstanding achievements in Public Speaking, Debating, Maths Olympiad, ICAS, Work Placement, Certificate Qualifications, Academic Colours and Honours, to name a few. The Class of 2022 has shown a common pursuit of excellence while reinforcing a supportive learning community and their stories of accomplishment are a testament to their commitment. While scholarships and university prerequisites may still be a driving factor for some, most worked to achieve their personal best.

While these results indicate the achievements of the Class of 2022 in their final year, they are a representation of 12 years of learning. We thank every teacher who played a significant role in shaping, motivating, inspiring, challenging and supporting them throughout their journey. Similarly, to parents and families who have cared for, guided and taught our students, we thank you for contributing to a positive culture and forming outstanding young people and role models.

Dr Alec O’Connell Headmaster

It is no coincidence that long-term success and satisfaction tend to occur when passion intersects with ability.

WACE achievements

We are delighted to share that three of our Year 12 students scored an ATAR of 99 or higher, placing them in the top 1% of students state-wide.

Academic profile

In total, there were 171 Year 12 graduates. Of the total Year 12 cohort, 123 (72%) chose to sit either the WACE or the IBDP examinations; 104 students received an ATAR, and 18 students received Diploma points. 48 students studied the Alternative Academic Pathway (AAP). Of this group, 40 obtained a Certificate IV, and 46 achieved a Certificate II or higher.

WACE results (VET)

In 2022, approximately 12,500 Year 12 students in Western Australia achieved at least one VET qualification at Certificate II or higher in Year 10, 11 or 12. At Scotch College, our students received 87 Certificates. Of those, 40 students graduated with a Certificate IV, the highest certification level awarded through a school-based programme that provides a direct entry pathway to university.

Our Dux of VET, George Sharrin, completed a combination of General and Certificate courses, including a Certificate IV in Business and a Certificate III in Music. George hopes to pursue his passion for metal design and complete a Heavy Fabrication Pre-Apprenticeship course at TAFE to take him into the manufacturing of ships, military vehicles and aircraft.

WACE results (ATAR)

In 2022, 10,380 (43.4%) Year 12 students in Western Australia undertook full-time WACE studies by sitting four or more ATAR course examinations. At Scotch College, 69% of Year 12 WACE students sat four or more ATAR subjects, with 41% of students scoring an ATAR above 90.

Our students were celebrated as high performers in eight Year 12 ATAR courses this year. Congratulations to James Walker, Year 12 Dux of ATAR, on being our topperforming student with an ATAR of 99.60 – placing him in the top 0.4% of students eligible to sit the 2022 ATAR examinations. An additional two students achieved an ATAR above 99, placing them in the top 1% state-wide.

We are pleased to share that Julien Montandon and Julius Kain achieved a Subject Certificate of Excellence in Drama and Modern History, respectively. Fletcher O’Connell and Jack Rigg were awarded a Subject Certificate of Excellence in English.

WACE at a glance

99.60 Top

ATAR score

99+ 3% (3 students)

95+ 23% (24 students)

90+ 41% (43 students)

80+ 63% (66 students)

70+ 86% (89 students)

87.25

Median ATAR Scotch College (105 students)

98% WACE graduation (State WACE graduation: 91.3%)

153 Candidates

84% Gained university access to at least one WA university

Subject Certificates of Excellence

WACE Certificate of Distinction

Scotch subject awards in Chemistry, Mathematics: Specialist, Modern History and Physics

Students scoring an ATAR of 99+

WACE Certificate of Merit

Certificate III in Music and Certificate IV in Business

Scotch subject awards in English, Materials, Design & Technology: Metal, Mathematics: Essential and Visual Arts

Students scoring an ATAR of 98+

Top performing student ATAR

James Walker | WACE Dux | 99.60 ATAR

Top performing student VET

George Sharrin | VET Dux

Fletcher O’Connell

Shunta Numano

Lochlan O’Brien

Julien Montandon

Jack Rigg

James Walker

James Anderson

Students scoring an ATAR of 95 to 97.95

Arthur Bannister

Samuel Beattie

Aidan Flaherty

Mitchell Hyde

Julius Kain

Thomas Liston

James Mahaffy

Hamish Meston

Aidan McKie

Sean Palmer

Kofi Raffan

Joel Stocks

Nicholas Van Wyk

Henry Vaughan

Benjamin Walsh

Oscar Warner

Edward Willesee

Subject Certificates of Excellence

A Subject Certificate of Excellence is awarded to students who are in the top 0.5% of those who sat the final ATAR course examination.

Drama

Julien Montandon

English

Fletcher O’Connell

Jack Rigg

Modern History

Julius Kain

Scotch College ATAR courses with the highest performing students

We are delighted to share that Scotch College had the highest performing students in eight of its ATAR courses. This figure is based on the percentage of students who had Year 12 ATAR course combined scores in the top 15% of all students in that course.

Business Management and Enterprise

Drama

Economics

Literature

Media Production and Analysis

Modern History

Physical Education Studies

Politics and Law

Certificates of Merit and Certificates of Distinction recognise student achievement in the WACE and are dependent on the degree of difficulty of the courses and programs undertaken, together with the student’s level of achievement. These awards are based on the grades awarded to students by their schools.

Of our WACE cohort, 25% received a Certificate of Distinction or Certificate of Merit, which is an extraordinary result.

Certificates of Distinction

James Anderson

Samuel Beattie

Julius Kain

Thomas Liston

Tyler Messina

Lochlan O’Brien

Fletcher O’Connell

Joel Stocks

Nicholas Van Wyk

James Walker

Benjamin Walsh

Edward Willesee

Certificates of Merit

Arthur Bannister

Matthew Coutts

Luca Datodi

Louis Davis

Craig Dinas

Tobias Evans

Geordie Hamilton

Banjo Harold

Brodie Haywood

Mitchell Hyde

Rory King

James Mahaffy

Aidan McKie

Benjamin Melville

Hamish Meston

Julien Montandon

Shunta Numano

Sean Palmer

Jack Rigg

Alexander Russell-Weisz

Raphael Schinazi

George Sharrin

Thomas Sounness

Jurgens Terblanche

Not For Publication

Henry Vaughan

Edward Young

IBDP results

At Scotch College, 18 students sat the final examinations and achieved an average IBDP total of 35.3, four and a half points above the global average of 30.9.

Australian universities recognise the Diploma points by converting them to an ATAR equivalent. Our students achieved an outstanding median of 34.5 IBDP points, equivalent to an ATAR of 92.20 at all universities except UWA, where it represents an ATAR of 95.85. However, it is essential to note that an IBDP score of 26 points now provides direct entry to UWA. Furthermore, Curtin also recognises several subjects which qualify for advanced standing. All of our students achieved this benchmark.

Of the 18 students, three achieved a score over 40. IBDP Dux Emanuel Radici scored 43 points, equating to a 99.50 ATAR, or according to UWA conversions, an ATAR of 99.85. Emanuel has accepted a place to study Law at Oxford University in 2023. In his final year of school, Emanuel was our Captain of Music. He balanced his studies with mentoring our younger musicians and never missed a performance.

IBDP at a glance

43

Top score (Equivalent to 99.85 ATAR*)

34.5

Median IBDP score (ATAR median of 95.40*)

35.3

Average IBDP score (Global average 30.9)

100% Graduation

18 Candidates

50%

Scored at least one Grade 7 (9 students, 16 Grade 7s awarded)

2.4

Average bonus points (Global average 1.5)

The maximum IBDP score is 45 points, calculated from each student’s results in their six subjects (with a sevenpoint maximum for each subject, making a potential total of 42 points), including a compulsory language. Furthermore, students can earn three additional points in the Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay.

*Converted ATAR scores are based on the UWA selection rank.

Top performing student IBDP

Emanuel Radici | IBDP Dux | 43 points (Converted ATAR of 99.50, or 99.85 with UWA bonus)

Scotch subject awards in Biology SL, Global Politics HL, Literature HL, Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches SL, Music HL and Spanish ab initio SL

Students scoring 40 to 45 IBDP points (Equivalent to 99+ ATAR*)

Student scoring 38 to 39 IBDP points (Equivalent to 98+ ATAR*)

Students scoring 34 to 37 IBDP points (Equivalent to 95+ ATAR*)

Liam Aube

Rio Bowling

Henry Cooper

Oliver Cropp-Chabanne

Pan Gao

Pablo Munoz Morillo

Jack Williamson

Siyuan Yuan

Hugo Fellows-Smith

Nelson Hegge Harry Jenour

Emanuel Radici

Combined WACE and IBDP results

Although we celebrate the achievement of each cohort separately, it is essential to look at them collectively through the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). This lens enables us to gain insight into the school’s academic performance and provides a valid point of comparison that includes both the Diploma and WACE students.

While we encourage all students to take the most academically rigorous pathway to provide skills for future study, not all students wish to use this preparation for university education. We are proud to share that many students have already successfully gained highly competitive scholarships or achieved entry into specialised colleges that require a different admission process, such as a portfolio of work, interview, aptitude testing or prior experience.

Combined WACE and IBDP results at a glance

99.85 Combined top ATAR

89.55 Combined median ATAR

98% Graduation rate

86% Gained university access to at least one WA university by obtaining a 70+ ATAR, achieving the IB Diploma or completing the Certificate IV

Final comments

Once again, our graduating class benefited from the academic tutoring and support programme funded by the Old Scotch Collegians. I thank the OSC for their continued generosity on behalf of our students and their families. You’ll often hear me speak about our community for life, and I truly believe this is a unique and significant part of our College. The ongoing connection between the OSC and our Teaching and Learning strategies is the perfect example of this outcome.

Our MOU with sister school PLC continues to be strategically important and enables us to expand our subject offering for students in the WACE and IBDP pathways. Our upper-school cross-campus classes allow both schools to balance the benefits of a single-gender education with the choice of co-educational classes.

Whether in the classroom or on the sporting field, I thank the Year 12 cohort for their tenacity throughout their educational journey at Scotch College. Behind our students’ success is the tireless work of our staff, who are outstanding in their areas of teaching expertise. While these

results paint a picture of our students’ final year, these achievements would not be possible without the contributions of many teachers throughout their learning journey. Teachers have the power to make a difference for young people, and I do not doubt that many of our staff have had a positive impact.

Finally, thank you so much to the broader Scotch community for your continued support. While academic success is important to us, we will continue to provide a world-class education underpinned by balance and breadth. These experiences will undoubtedly empower our students to pursue their personal best and seek fulfilment in whichever journey they take.

I hope you enjoy reading about the successes of our graduating class and, more importantly, share our pride in celebrating well-rounded, compassionate, and capable young people who are ready to tackle whatever lies ahead.

Dr Alec O’Connell Headmaster