Co-educational independent school Matthew Flinders Anglican College on the Sunshine Coast is celebrating its Year 12 graduates achieving outstanding 2022 Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) results.
The Flinders Year 12 graduates achieved a median ATAR of 92.45, compared to the State average of 79.20.
One Flinders student, Laura Webb, achieved the highest possible ATAR of 99.95. Laura is one of 33 Queensland students to achieve a 99.95, out of a total 27,245 students who received an ATAR.
It is the third consecutive year a Flinders’ student has secured the top ATAR ranking, a significant achievement for a school in the Sunshine Coast region.
There were 10 Flinders students who achieved an ATAR of 99 or above. While 21 Flinders students achieved an ATAR of 98 or above.
Vocational education and training is also on the rise at Flinders, with 17 students earning Certificate II or diploma qualifications.
Four other students have started their full-time apprenticeships and two graduates will begin their officer training at the Australian Defence Force Academy in early 2023.
Principal Stuart Meade congratulated the graduating Class of 2022 for their outstanding results.
“We congratulate our Flinders graduates, from the high achievers to the countless students whose efforts surpassed their own aspirations,” Stuart said.
“Each student has a story to tell of his or her academic journey at Flinders. They are all important, as the processes and approach undertaken by each student informs their future path as much as the final result,” he said.
“I also acknowledge the teachers, Heads of Department, Heads of House and mentors for their support and guidance of our students.
“Each staff member has played a part in developing in our graduates a love of learning and generosity of spirit which will be carried into the next stage of their lives.
“I wish every student in the Class of 2022 success in all you choose to do. We will watch your future with interest and I thank you for your many and varied contributions to Flinders.”
Head of Senior School Mr Gary Davis recognised the Flinders Class of 2022 were the Senior students most affected by the pandemic over the past three years.
“Our Flinders Class of 2022 is a wonderful group who have managed through adversity – COVID, 2022 flood and weather events, and illness,” Gary said.
“They are an exceptional group who support each other and push each other at the higher end of the academic pyramid,” he said.
“The Class of 2022 are well set for future success and should be very proud of their final results.”
The Class of 2022 median ATAR of 92.45 builds on the success of the Class of 2021’s median ATAR of 92.35.
Of the Flinders Class of 2022 graduates, there were 33 students who started at Flinders in Prep.
