Our Results – 2025
The ‘squiggly path’ has started: Our Class of 2025 is curious, resilient and courageous
Lauriston strives to deliver every student an education that goes beyond the grades and the classroom. Because at the heart of what we do is offer an education for life.
At Lauriston, we believe education should extend beyond grades, shaping confident, resilient young women prepared for life’s challenges. With the diverse pathways of VCE and IBDP, our curriculum allows students to explore their passions. Guided by exceptional educators who are dedicated to nurturing strength and character, Lauriston cultivates mastery through personalised support and holistic learning experiences.
As we consistently rank among the top independent girls’ schools in Victoria, our commitment to lifelong education empowers every student to thrive.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 – their curiosity, resilience and courage has enabled them to make a significant contribution to Lauriston’s academic and co-curricular program. Our Class of 2025 have made long lasting friendships, developed skills of collaboration and teamwork, learnt how to fail well and how to succeed, and honed their leadership skills.
“As our Class of 2025 prepares to leave the school gates for tertiary pathways, they will be open to following a pathway that may not be predictable or linear. They will be looking out for interesting opportunities, building a network of peers and working with others to achieve shared outcomes.”
– Susan Just, Principal
Preliminary Combined Results
Lauriston recognises the rigorous process that the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization (IBO) undertake to deliver our students’ results.
We’re delighted to share the preliminary combined VCE and IB results – with some results still being finalised, these results are subject to change.
We’re incredibly proud of the cohort’s combined media ATAR of 89.83, and that 50% of the cohort received an ATAR of 90+!
89.83
Median ATAR of the 2025 cohort
Top 1% of the state
8% of students received an ATAR of 99 or more.
Top 2% of the state
10% of students received an ATAR of 98 or more.
Top 5% of the state
26% of students received an ATAR of 95 or more.
Top 10% of the state
50% of students received an ATAR of 90 or more.
Top 20% of the state
76% of students received an ATAR of 80 or more.
With 50% of our students achieving an ATAR over 90, and 8% achieving an ATAR over 99, our preliminary combined results are an outstanding result, where each Lauriston student was supported and encouraged along their individual pathway through a diverse set of subjects enabling them to pursue subjects that they are interested in. This is reflected in the range of tertiary studies our Lauriston girls are pursuing, ranging from STEM, Law and Commerce to the Creative Arts.
“Regardless of the score, I’m proud of each and every one of our students for the resilience and determination they showed during this year. I wish them every success for the future.” – Susan Just, Principal
VCE Results
We congratulate all Year 12 students on their perseverance, courage and peer support in achieving excellent results in the 2025 VCE examinations.
“The VCE Class of 2025 are an inclusive and proactive group of young women. When they set themselves a goal to fulfil, we all know they will work together for a successful outcome. Their results reflect their determination to support each other and willingness to work hard to achieve their best.” – Susan Just, Principal
87.20
Median ATAR of our VCE cohort
35
Median Study Score of our VCE cohort
Top 1% of the state
4% of students received an ATAR of 99 or more.
Top 5% of the state
15% of students received an ATAR of 95 or more.
Top 10% of the state
37% of students received an ATAR of 90 or more.
With 37% of our students achieving an ATAR over 90, and 4% achieving an ATAR over 99, our VCE results highlight the strength and breadth of our academic program, our unwavering support for each student’s individual journey, the expertise of our teachers, and the dedication and camaraderie of our girls.
Exceptional scores were achieved across the VCE Year 12 cohort with a median ATAR of 87.20.
Four students scored perfect study scores of 50.
Chuyuan (Jing Jing) Qiao
Dux of VCE | ATAR 99.65
Jing Jing is an independent and resilient young person who has made an outstanding contribution to Lauriston Girls’ School, bringing into the classroom an enquiring mind and a desire to master complex concepts.
In addition to receiving academic distinctions for Art Making and Exhibiting, English, Physics and Specialist Mathematics, Jing Jing was elected Visual Arts Co-Captain, a role which she has completed with enthusiasm.
Her involvement in Music has been extensive, participating in several ensembles and bands – she is an exceptional performer of the guzheng, and it has been a pleasure watching her performances.
“An unassuming and hard-working young woman, Jing Jing is well deserving of her ATAR and we are proud that she is VCE Dux of Lauriston Girls’ School. Jing Jing exemplifies a Lauriston graduate who excelled in her academic studies while making a significant contribution to our school community.”
– Susan Just, Principal
Lucy Gough
ATAR 99.60
With a genuine desire to learn, Lucy embraces the challenges of her studies and aims to extend herself in all assessment tasks, regularly asking insightful questions and seek feedback from her teachers.
Lucy’s valuable contribution to Lauriston cannot be understated: whether it is her willingness to support her peers as a peer support leader or her level of ease participating in multiple ensembles, productions, football teams or House programs.
It has been a pleasure to observe Lucy as she has moved through secondary school. Her energy and charisma draw you to her and Lucy’s intelligence shines through in every encounter. Lucy is excited to pursue Commerce studies in Melbourne next year.
“It was clear when I met Lucy as a Year 7 student that she was going to make the most of her Lauriston education and explore the many opportunities afforded to her. She is a young woman with an inquiring mind and a talent for music which she has pursued both at school and outside of school. An unassuming young person, she is well deserving of her ATAR.” – Susan Just, Principal
Ka Kwan (Grace) Hu
ATAR 99.45
Grace is an engaged and diligent learner, bringing to the classroom a determination and commitment to improving her understanding of every subject.
Her commitment to Lauriston was across many co-curricular activities, including the philosophy and amnesty clubs, as peer support leader, a long-term member of several choirs and representing Lauriston in Badminton and Table Tennis. Grace looks forward to studying medicine next year.
“A young woman who has made a broad contribution to Lauriston, Grace works to do her very best in all areas of interest to her. Her excellent academic results are matched by her desire to achieve well in her cocurricular interests which she has amply demonstrated. ” – Susan Just, Principal
IB Results
Lauriston is committed to offering the International Baccalaureate as an alternative program to the VCE, and it has been running at Lauriston for over 30 years. We commend the IB cohort on their tireless effort and support of one another, achieving outstanding results.
“Through embracing the Diploma program, our Class of 2025, have demonstrated not only their curiosity of learning, but also their willingness to participate broadly in our school’s co-curricular program and leadership opportunities. They have supported each other through their studies and enjoyed contributing to sport, music, debating and public speaking and community service. They have understood the importance of being part of a community and remaining connected to each other.” – Susan Just, Principal
95.50
Median ATAR of our IB cohort
Top 1% of the state
16% of students received an ATAR equivalent of 99 or more.
Top 5% of the state
55% of students received an ATAR equivalent of 95 or more.
Top 10% of the state
81% of students received an ATAR equivalent of 90 or more.
With 81% of our students achieving an ATAR equivalent over 90, and 16% achieving an ATAR equivalent over 99, these outstanding IB results highlight the commitment and organisation demonstrated by our students, and the support they have provided each other and received from our expert educators.
Exceptional scores were achieved across the IB Year 12 cohort with a median ATAR of 95.50.
Zoe Knight
Dux of IB | ATAR 99.70
We congratulate Zoe on her outstanding result as the 2025 Dux of IB! As the 2025 Queen’s Cup recipient for outstanding service to the School, Zoe has made the most of every Lauriston opportunity, performing at high levels across music, sport, debating, community service and peer support, in addition to academic distinctions across several subjects.
In particular, Zoe’s dedication to music goes well beyond being Music Co-Captain and her talent across several instruments – it is her passion for mentoring and supporting younger students on their journey. Year 8 student Leisel said, “In Brass Ensemble, Zoe has helped me as well as all the other younger students to develop confidence in our playing and to appreciate the different types of music and instruments.”
“Zoe was an enthusiastic and collaborative Music Co-Captain and exemplifies what it means to have a well-rounded education where she balanced her IB studies with her co-curricular interests.”
– Susan Just, Principal
Annabel Wu
ATAR 99.25
As Co-Captain of the School, Annabel exemplifies a well-rounded, enthusiastic Lauriston student. A natural leader, Annabel is known for her peer support, regularly energising her year level and encouraging participation from all.
Her broad co-curricular interests which include music, sport, debating and House activities, has been balanced with her desire to achieve excellence in her academic studies.
“Annabel is a thoughtful and mature young person who makes the most of each opportunity provided to her.” – Susan Just, Principal
Lili (Lily) Xu
ATAR 99.25
A Co-International Captain in 2025, Lili has made the most of the opportunities provided to her at Lauriston.
A conscientious student who strives to do her best in her academic studies, Lili has been an enthusiastic leader and a broad contributor to our Music program.
“We have all enjoyed her vocal performances and infectious personality. Lili has been a positive role model for our younger students and demonstrated our school values.” – Susan Just, Principal
Yue (May) You
ATAR 99.25
May’s dedication to engaging with all that Lauriston has to offer extends well beyond the classroom, participating in several clubs including AI, philosophy and greenies; in addition to her commitment to several ensembles and choirs, and being Soccer Captain.
Her Valedictory awards across Chinese, English and Biology in addition to the LPA Award for Theory of Knowledge demonstrate May’s enquiring mind and willingness to challenge herself across a wide array of pursuits.
“It was a pleasure to work with May in 2025 in her role as one of our School Prefects and her full School Colours were well deserved for her contribution to music, debating, School Clubs and sport. May strives to achieve her best in all that she does and is continually looking for opportunities and new challenges.” – Susan Just, Principal
