Richmond High School - Focus December 2025 Newsletter - 2025 VCE Results Summary

Sep 5, 2026

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December 2025 edition newsletter highlighting Richmond High School’s 2025 VCE outcomes and the impact of collective dedication. It reports median results including a median score of 30 and median ATAR of 77, notes Maddie W as the first female DUX with ATAR 99.65 and a perfect History: Revolutions result, and summarizes high-achieving subject performances across STEM and arts. The update also covers pathways supported by careers guidance and key upcoming dates.

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2025 VCE Results – Making a Difference Through Excellence

Excellence Across the 2025 Cohort

STEM Excellence and Future Innovation

Arts and Design Excellence

Diverse Achievement

Key dates coming up

December 2025 􀂄 2025 VCE Results – Making a Difference Through Excellence 2025 has been a year marked by exceptional dedication, hard work and outstanding results across our entire school community. Our recent VCE results where Richmond High School achieved a median score of 30 and a median ATAR of 77, represent a significant achievement for our school that speaks volumes to our collective commitment to excellence. Maddie W has made history as Richmond High School’s first female DUX, achieving an outstanding ATAR of 99.65. Remarkably, Maddie earned a perfect score in History: Revolutions while still in year 11. Maddie’s impressive achievement demonstrates the academic excellence that thrives when young women are empowered to reach their full potential. At Richmond High School, girls don’t just participate, they lead, excel and set new benchmarks Perfect scores continued this year with two scores of 50 in Chemistry and in General Mathematics, reinforcing the calibre of our school’s academic offerings across the board. Excellence Across the 2025 Cohort With 12% of students achieving anATAR of 90 or above and 42% achieving an ATAR of above 80, our RHS graduates are opening pathways into competitive courses and pathways across medicine, law, engineering, education and the creative arts. Our median ATAR of 77 is a 10-point increase on past years. These strong results reflect our collective commitment to nurturing potential and enabling every student to reach their best. STEM Excellence and Future Innovation Our students have demonstrated excellence through outstanding results across STEM disciplines, preparing them to tackle tomorrow’s scientific and technological challenges. In Chemistry, students attained a median study score of 32, while Physics students also performed exceptionally well with 70% of scores placing in the top half of the State. Biology scores showed significant growth with two in three students achieving in the top 50% Statewide. Psychology achieved remarkable results with a median study score of 33 with more than three quarters of students performing in the top half of the State. This excellent achievement in scientific fields extended to mathematical studies with two in five students in Specialist Maths attaining a score that placed them in the top 10% of the State. These scores across STEM subjects position students to contribute to critical fields including healthcare, engineering, conservation and biotechnology. Arts and Design Excellence Our commitment to our school value of Creativity has produced outstanding results across the arts, preparing students to contribute to Australia’s creative industries and cultural life. Visual Communication Design achieved exceptional results with two thirds of students performing in the top half of the State. These results position our graduates to pursue careers in graphic design, advertising, architecture and digital media, fields where creative vision and technical excellence combine to shape how we communicate and experience the built environment. Diverse Achievement Strong performances extended across multiple disciplines, equipping our graduates with the knowledge and skills to make meaningful contributions to diverse fields: • English achieved a strong median score of 31, developing the sophisticated literacy and analytical capabilities essential for success in any field, whether law, journalism, teaching or business • Legal Studies demonstrated excellence with 75% of students performing in the top half of the State, preparing future lawyers, policy makers and advocates who will shape future justice and governance. • Accounting achieved outstanding results with 1 in 6 students reaching study scores of 40 or above, preparing graduates to contribute to business, finance and economic management. The complete story of our achievement goes beyond academic pathways. It reflects the varied directions students choose, shaped by thei

FAQs

What were Richmond High School’s key 2025 VCE headline results?

The newsletter reports a median score of 30 and a median ATAR of 77 for Richmond High School.

Who achieved the school’s first female DUX in 2025, and what was her ATAR?

Maddie W achieved the first female DUX for Richmond High School with an ATAR of 99.65.

Which subject areas are highlighted as strong performers for the 2025 cohort?

Strong results are described across STEM subjects such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Psychology, as well as arts areas like Visual Communication Design, plus notable performances in English, Legal Studies and Accounting.

Sep 5, 2026

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