VCE results highlights
- The median ATAR for Melbourne Grammar School students in 2016 was 88.1.
- 10% of our students achieved an ATAR of 99 or above, placing them in the top 1% in Victoria. A further 26% of our students are in the top 5%, achieving an ATAR of 95 or above. 44% of Melbourne Grammar students achieved an ATAR of 90 or above.
- Nine students received perfect study scores of 50. Subjects included English, History: Revolutions, Mathematical Methods, Philosophy, Physical Education, and Physics.
- More than 49% of study (subject) scores were graded as A or A+.
“I commend the Class of 2016 on their VCE results, and on their significant contributions to the School and to the broader community during their time with us. I wish them well as they step into the next stage of their life,” said the Headmaster, Mr Roy Kelley.
2016 Dux Martin Lee
Academic Head of School (Dux) for 2016, Martin Lee was one of 35 students across the State to receive the maximum ATAR of 99.95.
In addition to his exceptional academic performance, Martin was a member of the debating, badminton and table tennis teams, the Science and Technology Committee, and the Symphony Orchestra during his final year of schooling. He also volunteered in the Smith Family tutoring programme.
Martin advises current VCE students to remove all distractions (including their phone) from their study area and to use their time effectively. “Obviously hard work is required to do well,” says Martin. “It’s also crucial to make good use of class and study times, and not to leave things to the last minute.”
Martin is currently studying a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne. Together with Mark Salamy, he received a University of Melbourne National Scholarship, through the prestigious Chancellor’s Scholars Program. At this stage, Martin is intending to pursue a career in commercial law. Studies in the US are also a possibility and he believes this may open other doors.