FS1057 ITARS and Related Calculations Version 2.1 DRAFT

Sep 5, 2026

This document, FS1057 ITARS and Related Calculations Version 2.1 DRAFT, is a functional specification detailing the ITARS and associated calculations. It outlines the Australian Tertiary Admission Ranking System (ATARS) and its German equivalent (GTARS), along with associated Subject Summary Percentiles (SSP). The document defines key terms such as ATARS, ITARS, GTARS, and SSP, providing brief definitions and referring to relevant sections for further details. It specifies the operational requirements, typical user roles, triggers, pre-conditions, and post-conditions for the process. Pre-conditions include the completion of post-exams QualChecking and the receipt of all exam results and/or return cut-off dates. Post-conditions ensure that the ATARS result is held for all year 12 and 13 students with 60+ credits, including tertiary results, in academic years with secondary enrolment. The document history section tracks revisions from initial drafts to more recent updates, including the definition of the rate of success in Standard Difficulty equations and updates to remove a 2-year limit for ATARS. Document references point to related documents like FS1056 Highest Attainment and FS1794 Australian Tertiary Entrance Verification for Providers. The document emphasizes its confidential nature, intended for the sole and exclusive use of NZQA.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages42

Reading Time1 h 46 min

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FAQs

What is the purpose of the FS1057 document?

The FS1057 document serves as a functional specification that describes the ITARS (International Tertiary Admission Ranking System) and its related calculations.

What are the pre-conditions for the ITARS process?

The pre-conditions for the ITARS process include the completion of post-exams QualChecking, and the receipt of all exam results and/or the return cut-off date. For initial (January) processing, sufficient results must be received for Data and Analysis to be notified.

What does ATARS stand for and what is its definition in this document?

ATARS stands for Australian version of ITARS. Its definition in this document states that differences are covered in section 6.2.

Sep 5, 2026

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