It brings me great joy to share with you a snapshot of our students鈥� achievements in the 2025 Higher School Certificate (HSC). These exceptional results reflect the dedication and discipline that our boys have applied to their studies, and also speaks to the invaluable support provided by their parents and teachers, who have walked with them throughout their learning journey.
While many earned exceptional results I am equally in awe of any student who exceeded their own perceived limits, lifting their marks and achieving personal bests. Individual successes, obtained through hard work and commitment, are no less significant than those celebrated in the headlines. These are shared triumphs, celebrated with friends, family and staff, they are stories of growth that exemplify the 国产探花 spirit.
An incredible 110 Joe-Boys, or 49 per cent of 2025 HSC students, were named on the 2025 Distinguished Achievers List, with a total 233 mentions between them. In addition, Benjamin Jackson, Toby Luce, Matthew Reeves, Lucas Ribeiro Sardinha and Justin Wong earned places on the HSC All-round Achievers list, recognising their achievement of having received the highest possible band (Band 6/E4) in at least 10 units.
A further 10 students received the highest possible band (Band 6/E4) in eight units or more. We also celebrate Thomas Loadsman on his state-ranked achievement in English Advanced with a mark of 98.
For this cohort, 96.6 per cent of all subjects studied had a mean that was above the state average. Twenty-two of these subjects had a mean four marks above state average and an incredible 17 had a mean six or more above the state average.
Congratulations to Lucas Ribeiro Sardinha on being awarded the 2025 Dux of the College, with an ATAR of 99.60. Congratulations also to Justin Wong with an ATAR of 99.45 and Spencer Cooley with an ATAR of 98.70, placing them second and third highest respectively in the Class of 2025. In total, seven students achieved an ATAR over 98, 19 achieved an ATAR over 97, 31 achieved an ATAR over 95 and 51 achieved an ATAR over 90.
Congratulations to the 29 students whose practical works were recognised as being of an exemplary standard, resulting in nominations and/or selections for HSC Drama (OnSTAGE), HSC Industrial Technology (SHAPE), HSC Music (ENCORE) and HSC Visual Arts (ARTEXPRESS).
- OnSTAGE: Individual 鈥� Kavan Meegamuge, Darnell Murray Gibbs, Kaya Ozen; Group 鈥� Frederick Harrison, Kavan Meegamuge, Darnell Murray Gibbs, Kaya Ozen
- SHAPE: Henry Buffier, Max Circosta, Archer Crawford, Charles Duncan, Matthew Gough, Ned Jamieson, Byron Matheson, Patrick Nagle, Hugh Portelli, Finn Quilty, Cooper Snell, Harry Storrier
- ENCORE: Co Tran
- ARTEXPRESS: Luke Bosotti, Jackson Bourne, Thomas Condon (selected), Oscar Cummins, Byron Matheson, Hugh McDonald (selected), Apollo McInerney, Luca Nelson, Harvey O鈥橩ane, Baxter Roach, Patrick Smith, Justice Taumoepeau
To the Class of 2025, we send our sincere congratulations. Your results, individually and collectively, are a formidable measure of personal achievement and character growth. You leave a legacy within the College鈥檚 storied history through the impact you had on others and the standards you set. You have our respect and admiration as you step forward as Old Boys of the College.
I commend the College staff, academic and professional, who have guided our students in large and small ways. Their dedication and professionalism have enabled each boy to reach his potential. We are grateful for their service and commitment to the special vocation of teaching.
The College鈥檚 achievement report, Semper Ad Meliora, will be distributed to families early in 2026. Please join me in congratulating and celebrating the Class of 2025.
In Meliora Contende.
Mr Michael Blake
Headmaster
