Haileybury Rendall School has recorded the strongest VCE results in its history, marking a milestone moment for our School and for senior secondary education in the Northern Territory.
The Class of 2025 has delivered exceptional academic outcomes, setting new benchmarks for achievement in just the School’s eighth year of operation.
This year, 40% of HRS students achieved an ATAR of 90 or above, placing them in the top 10% of students nationally. These results continue several years of excellent performance and now stand as the School’s best outcomes to date.
Our students also achieved a record median ATAR of 86.5, with half the cohort reaching this score or better.
As the only school in the Northern Territory offering the Victorian Certificate of Education, HRS continues to provide students with access to a world-class academic pathway that is recognised by universities across Australia and internationally.
Results highlights
99.9
Dux ATAR was achieved by Ethan Christrup.
97.9
Dux Proximus ATAR was achieved by Felix Bender.
40%
of students attained an ATAR of 90 or above, placing them in the top 10% of students in the country.
Outstanding individual achievements
Our School’s Dux, Ethan Christrup, achieved an extraordinary near-perfect ATAR of 99.9. Three students also attained perfect Study Scores of 50, demonstrating academic excellence across key VCE subjects, Joshua Bishop and Olympia Vea (English) and Ethan Christrup (Physics).
A remarkable 63% of the cohort achieved an ATAR over 80, placing them in the top 20% nationally and positioning them strongly for a wide range of tertiary courses across the country.
Ten graduating Year 12 students this year were Indigenous, with many coming from some of the most remote parts of the Northern Territory – highlighting the extraordinary achievements that are possible when strong pathways and supports are in place.
“These results have set a new benchmark for Haileybury Rendall School. Our students have absolutely smashed it this year and shown what young people in the Territory can achieve with the right support and high expectations.”Andrew McGregor, Haileybury Rendall School Principal
Thank you to our students, staff and HRS families
Principal Andrew McGregor said the “best-ever” results reflect exceptional teaching, a thriving learning culture and the determination of HRS students.
“These results have set a new benchmark for Haileybury Rendall School,” Mr McGregor says. “Our students have absolutely smashed it this year and shown what young people in the Territory can achieve with the right support and high expectations.”
“As the only school in Darwin delivering the VCE, we are proud to provide a world-class academic pathway. These outcomes reflect the strength of our program, the dedication of our teachers, the determination of our students and the support of our families.”
HRS 2025 VCE highlights
- Dux ATAR of 99.9 was achieved by Ethan Christrup
- 3 students achieved perfect Study Scores of 50
- 40% of students attained an ATAR of 90+
- Median ATAR of 86.5
- 63% of students achieved an ATAR of 80+
