Class of 2024: ATAR Results and Achievements

Class of 2024: ATAR Results and Achievements

by | Dec 16, 2024 | ATAR, Graduates, NEWS, Senior School, Year 12

The Cathedral School is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of its 2024 graduates, whose exceptional ATAR results have cemented the school’s reputation as a leader in academics and vocational education across North Queensland. All 105 Year 12 students successfully attained their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), with over half also earning a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification.

This year’s cohort demonstrated excellence with the following QCAA recognitions:

  • QCAA Certificate of Academic Commendation: 7 students (for achieving A grades in six general subjects).
  • QCAA Subject Achievement Commendation: 3 students (for earning 100% in a subject).

Remarkably, 41% of graduates achieved an ATAR above 90, significantly surpassing the state average of 25%. These impressive results reflect the dedication and hard work of the students and the exceptional support of The Cathedral School’s teaching staff. Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

J. Phillips Award – Class of 2022

J. Phillips Award – Class of 2022

by | Aug 29, 2023 | Graduates, NEWS, Year 12

Congratulations to Michelle Cox and Nicholas Pang – dual recipients of The Cathedral School’s ‘J. Phillips Award’ for Dux of 2022. 
Andrew Arratoon – Director Of Studies, presenting Michelle Cox with the J. Phillips Award in Brisbane.
Michelle Cox was recently presented with the J Phillips Award for the Dux of Year 12 for 2022 at a special award presentation ceremony in Brisbane.
Andrew Arratoon – Director Of Studies, presented the award to Michelle with support from fellow 2022 graduates. This recent award inclusion stemmed from a review of results routinely undertaken by QCAA, and resulted in an amendment to Michelle’s ATAR.
Michelle Cox with fellow graduates from the Class of 2022.

The Year 12 Dux for 2022 is now shared by Michelle Cox and Nicholas Pang.

Nicholas and Michelle were two of seven Cathedral graduates with an ATAR above 99 – an outstanding achievement from the class of 2022. The updated review now places both Michelle and Nicholas as the top two ATAR students at The Cathedral School for 2022.
Year 12 Completers Survey

Year 12 Completers Survey

by | Nov 16, 2021 | Graduates, NEWS, University, Year 12

As the Year 12s complete their final exams and enter their last week of secondary school, the students begin to reflect on their time at Cathedral and imagine a future quite different to what they have known for the past 13 years.
Most will have a good idea of what they plan to pursue, whether it’s further education, training, employment, or maybe a gap year. For those that don’t, it’s comforting to know that statistics suggest the future is promising.

Year 12 Completers Survey

Each year the Department of Education (QLD Government) conducts a survey, approximately six months after the students complete Year 12. The Year 12 Completers Survey explores post-school destinations covering Education/Training and Employment. The results from The Cathedral School Year 12s of 2019 place the school above average on a State level when it comes to post-school engagement.

How does The Cathedral School compare?

2019 Post-School Destinations (The Cathedral School)

Main Destination for The Cathedral School graduates in 2021

Diversity The Key to Cathedral’s Success

Diversity The Key to Cathedral’s Success

by | Jan 19, 2021 | ATAR, Graduates, University

 

The Cathedral School focuses on the student as an individual rather than a number, providing a vast range of career opportunities by developing their own unique interests and personality. This year, after a challenging 2020, 111 students forged their own paths with diverse and exceptional outcomes.

Although ATAR ranks are not the deciding factor for many student’s career paths, the percentages were outstanding on both a State & National level.

Head of Senior School Mr Simon Midson described the ATAR results as one of the best he’s experienced.

‘The Cathedral School had ten students who achieved an ATAR above 98.75 which is equivalent to ten students achieving an OP1 in the previous system. This is a remarkable result that rates among the best academic performances in our school’s proud history. The highest ATAR score was 99.80 and we look forward to acknowledging this, and many other outstanding achievements, at a special assembly in first week of Term 1’

87.3% of Cathedral’s QTAC applicants received their first preference in their chosen University course, which is a 25% increase from the previous year (2020). Of these, 34 students have chosen JCU, 20 UQ, 6 Griffith, 6 CQU, 4 QUT and 1 for USC.

One of the top-ranked graduates Saskia Logan is incredibly happy with her results and offer.

“I’m really proud of my ATAR, and excited to be studying at QUT. I must admit, I was definitely worried about my results amid the Covid outbreak last year”.

Saskia has chosen to take on a unique double degree of Bachelor of Law / Science, and has received an Academic Scholarship from QUT.

Although ATAR ranks are not the deciding factor for many student’s career paths, the percentages were outstanding on both a State & National level.

Head of Senior School Mr Simon Midson described the ATAR results as one of the best he’s experienced.

‘The Cathedral School had ten students who achieved an ATAR above 98.75 which is equivalent to ten students achieving an OP1 in the previous system. This is a remarkable result that rates among the best academic performances in our school’s proud history. The highest ATAR score was 99.80 and we look forward to acknowledging this, and many other outstanding achievements, at a special assembly in first week of Term 1’

87.3% of Cathedral’s QTAC applicants received their first preference in their chosen University course, which is a 25% increase from the previous year (2020). Of these, 34 students have chosen JCU, 20 UQ, 6 Griffith, 6 CQU, 4 QUT and 1 for USC.

One of the top-ranked graduates Saskia Logan is incredibly happy with her results and offer.

“I’m really proud of my ATAR, and excited to be studying at QUT. I must admit, I was definitely worried about my results amid the Covid outbreak last year”.

Saskia has chosen to take on a unique double degree of Bachelor of Law / Science, and has received an Academic Scholarship from QUT.