Achievement

Achievement at MacKillop

Students come to MacKillop with many different talents and dreams, which MacKillop’s teachers seek to nurture and encourage. Whilst the primary focus for MacKillop is on teaching and learning, the success of our students in all aspects of life serves as a source of pride for the College community. Students at MacKillop achieve in academic life, vocational studies, sport, the arts, cultural pursuits, and in the wider community. This achievement provides students with opportunities to progress down their chosen pathway once they graduate at the end of Year 12.

Academic Achievement

At MacKillop, our data shows that we add great value to our students, with most of our students achieving ‘greater than or equal to expected growth’ across the areas of NAPLAN from Year 7 to Year 9. The College utilises the data gained from Year 7 NAPLAN results to inform our teaching and learning programs in order to achieve this growth in our students - and this growth continues until our students graduate from MacKillop at the end of Year 12.

Exceeding personal expectations.

100%

of ATAR seekers from the Class of 2025 achieved above their predicted score. 96% received an ATAR at least three points above their estimate, with some achieving as many as 16 points higher.

Top ATARs.

99.90

The College Dux from the Class of 2025, Alexander Kwiatkowski, achieved an ATAR of 99.90. He was followed closely by Ry Kolak-Rezo (99.60) and Hima Pynadath (99.45).

High achievers do well at MacKillop.

99+

In 2025, five of our Year 12 students achieved an ATAR above 99. They benefitted from MacKillop's AST Workshop program, which helped the Class of 2025 to perform strongly in the AST.

Achievement for all.

Co-ed

MacKillop's 2025 ATAR seekers were 57% female and 43% male. Our top 30 students reflected this statistic (also 57% female and 43% male) – a glowing endorsement for co-education!

Early offers into university.

84%

of students from the Class of 2024* who applied for an early offer into university received an offer prior to the AST. Most ATAR seekers got into the university course of their choice.

The Supportive Environment.

97%

of the Class of 2024* said their teachers and the Year 12 pastoral team did their best to make Year 11 and 12 a positive experience.

*This information is currently being collected for the Class of 2025.

Academic success

James (99.90) - who just completed a Medicine degree at Monash University

“We had a number of success stories from my year group – some of my friends are studying things like Engineering, Veterinary Science, Actuarial Studies, Law, and Physiotherapy. The relationship I had with my teachers was incredibly critical to my success. They were invested in me, checked up on me regularly, and cared about my academic success and me as a person. I put in lots of hard work but the AST results of our year group also made a difference. Huge thank you to my teachers who helped and supported me, and to my friends who competed with me and motivated me to do my best. I’m incredibly happy with my results!”

Vocational Achievement

MacKillop offers a broad range of vocational courses - delivered in industry-standard facilities - that equip students for the workforce and/or further training. MacKillop issues among the highest numbers of Vocational Educational Certificates in the ACT to its graduates, giving them a head start at CIT or in apprenticeships.

Excellence in Vocational Education.

First

In 2025, MacKillop student Kaydence Storm was named as the ACT Australian School-Based Apprentice of the Year.

Certificates Achieved.

143

MacKillop presented 64 Vocational Certificates and 79 Statements of Attainment to the Class of 2025.

Certificate types on offer.

12

There are 12 different types of Vocational Certificates available to MacKillop students in a wide range of courses.

The Vocational Program

Ruby, Class of 2022

“I’m really happy with what I was able to study within vocational education at MacKillop. I was able to gain industry experience through my Australian School-Based Apprenticeship, which I took part in two days per week. It was a Women in Construction pathways program that allowed me to do electrical, carpentry, project management, landscaping, and plumbing. At school, I took courses in Construction and Hospitality through the Trades Training Centre to gain vocational certificates and qualifications. Now that I've left school, I'm doing a full-time carpentry apprenticeship. The vocational pathway gave me lots of options and opportunities, and it has also given me a head start in my career.”

Opportunities for the future

Students have a range of potential pathways after Year 12. Many students opt to go on to university, others seek further education at CIT, some go straight into the workforce, and some take on apprenticeships. From Medicine and Engineering to NIDA and Construction, students from the Graduating Class completed Year 12 at MacKillop with the ability to pursue their passions and dreams.

The start of something special.

97%

of students from the Class of 2024* claim to be happy with their current pathway and situation after graduating from MacKillop.

Foundation for the future.

94%

of students from the Class of 2024* said MacKillop's Year 11 and 12 experience prepared them for life after school and helped to get them where they are today.

Employment and further study.

98%

of the Class of 2024* had secured further study or employment by March 2025, with many commencing uni, apprenticeships, CIT, or joining the workforce.