Performance & Academic Excellence

Congratulations to all our Year 11 & 12 students in 2025 for their outstanding Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE), International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) results and their commitment to the School’s Purpose and Concerns.

2025 Exceptional TCE & IB Results

We are proud of all of our 2025 graduates, their remarkable results and all that they have achieved during their time with The Friends’ School. This was a year group that participated in all aspects of school life, represented the school’s values and they leave Friends’ enriched by much more than top ATARs.

Key achievements include:

  • The median ATAR for combined TCE and IB results was 92.05
  • 57.3% of our graduating students achieved an ATAR of 90+
  • 17.6% of our graduating students achieved an ATAR of 98.0+
  • Across the whole 2025 Year 12 cohort, 97.7% of students achieved a TCE/IBDP and 95.6.% achieved an ATAR

The outstanding 2025 IBDP and TCE results are a testament to the wonderful efforts of our students, staff and to the dedication of our supportive School community.

TCE key highlights include:

  • 20 Friends’ students of our graduating 2025 cohort were placed in the Top 100 Tertiary Entrance scores in Tasmania
  • 15.4% of our graduating students achieved an ATAR 99+
  • 22.0% of our graduating students achieved an ATAR 98.0+
  • 40.7% of our graduating students received an ATAR 95+
  • 57.1% of our graduating students received an ATAR 90+

IBDP key highlights include:

  • 9 Friends’ IBDP students were recognised in Melbourne at Federation Square for academic excellence at the Victoria/Tasmania IB Awards Ceremony
  • The Friends’ IBDP class of 2025 achieved a mean of 34.05 or a notional ATAR equivalent of 87.68. In comparison, the world Diploma graduates average was 29.3
  • 43.6% of our cohort received a notional ATAR conversion of 90+

Our Principal, Esther Hill, congratulated all students, staff and families on the excellent results.

“These results in the TCE, the IBDP and VET pathways are a testament to the wonderful efforts of our students, our staff and to the dedication of our supportive School community. We all know the best schools (Quaker or otherwise) are developed through the strong relationships that exist within them and at Friends’ these connections can be found in an atmosphere of kindness, commonpurpose and high expectations.”

Whilst acknowledging the students’ results, Principal Esther Hill also noted that Friends’ students are even more than their ATAR.

“Friends’ students are passionate young people who want to make a difference in the world. I know they will make an impact on those around them to help create a world that is sensitive to the needs of others and the environment, be strong in service and hold a global perspective.”

“Our TCE, IBDP and VET students embody the school motto, ‘Nemo Sibi Nascitur – No One Is Born For Self Alone’. Our students worked hard throughout the year and together, supported by their teachers, families and the community, to achieve these excellent results.”

On behalf of the whole School community, congratulations to all our students on their hard work and excellent achievements.

We hope that these young adults go on to “let their lives speak”.

Congratulations to the following TCE students who achieved an ATAR (or equivalent ATAR) in the Top 99 of Tasmanian students:

  • Isabel Adams
  • Anaadya Aggarwal
  • Daisy Bennett
  • Nelly Brett
  • Nellie Cheek
  • Catie Connolly
  • Saxon Craigie
  • Ciaran Fox
  • Rupert Gan-Pain
  • Ava Gelman
  • Nitish Gillkum
  • Sophie Kruimink
  • Sarah Lovell
  • Romy McHugh
  • Ione Rawlings-Way
  • Keeley Saunder
  • Hannah Zalstein

We also extend our warm congratulations to the nine IBDP students recognised for their outstanding achievements in a ceremony at the Victoria and Tasmania Academic Excellence Awards in Melbourne in February 2026:

  • Samuel Gingold 
  • Gabriel Yannarakis
  • Oliver Magill
  • Samuel Castle
  • Alexandra Syka
  • Xianyou (Amy) Ma
  • Juliet MacIntyre
  • Chloe Clarke
  • Tsz Yan (Selena) Cheung

The School’s VET students have achieved outstanding results and VET continues to be an amazing opportunity for our students.  This year, Denny Ibbott received a TASC Outstanding Achievement in VET Award (Certificate III in Maritime Operations).

Performance Outcomes Report

The School is required to report to the School community on specific performance outcomes for the calendar year in order to comply with the Australian Education Act 2013.  The latest Report can be viewed at the following link.

Parent, Student and Staff Satisfaction

The Friends’ School uses the Council of International Schools (CIS) satisfaction survey, adapting it for The Friends’ School. The survey is produced and conducted every two years. The 2024 survey scores continue to provide positive results and valuable feedback for areas of growth and development. A copy of the Report Summary can be viewed here.