2024 HSC Results
We are thrilled to announce that our college has achieved exceptional success in the 2024 HSC results, placing 83rd in the state. This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to the dedication, resilience, and hard work of our students and staff.
Our students excelled across a diverse range of subjects, showcasing their academic talent and commitment to excellence. What makes this achievement even more commendable is their ability to balance these studies while continuing to shine in their performance commitments.
A huge congratulations to our students for their perseverance and determination, and heartfelt thanks to our teachers for their unwavering support and guidance. Together, we’ve demonstrated the power of collaboration, hard work, and community spirit.
We couldn’t be prouder!
2024 College DUX is Mollie Rytmeister with ATAR 98.55, which included an extraordinary mark of 100 in Dance. She was placed 2nd in the state for the HSC Dance Course.
40 “Distinguished Achiever” Results
Outstanding Scores:
- Mollie Rytmeister achieved a mark of 100 in Dance
- Ashu Miwa scored 99 in Chinese Beginners, placing him 1st in the state.
- Annie Wu excelled in Visual Arts with a mark of 97 and in Design and Technology with a mark of 98 and a mark of 95 in Dance.
- Tara Yalcin excelled in Drama with a mark of 97
- Alani Winn excelled in Drama with a mark of 96
- Mia Luu excelled in French Beginners with a mark of 97
- Danny Harris excelled in Drama with a mark of 95
- Emma King excelled in Drama with a mark of 95
- Caitlin Dooley excelled in Visual Arts with a mark of 95
- Jack Reddie received a mark of 94 in Dance
- Carly Bugg received a mark of 94 in Dance
Diverse Strengths:
- Students showcased diverse strengths across both STEM (e.g., Chemistry, Biology) and Humanities/Arts (e.g. Drama, Legal Studies)
- 71% of our Dance class received band 6’s in HSC Dance course.
Band 6 Achievements:
- Many students scored in Band 6, particularly in Dance, Drama, English Advanced, Music and Visual Arts.
Additionally, out of 39 students, we had:
- 3 students score an ATAR over 95
- 9 students score an ATAR over 90
- 16 students score an ATAR over 80
| BAND 6 (90 -100) Band E4 for Extension | McDonald College Average | State Average |
| Business Studies | 27 | 10 |
| Dance | 71 | 19 |
| Design and Technology | 13 | 12 |
| Drama | 32 | 23 |
| English Advanced | 22 | 15 |
| English Extension 1 | 71 | 42 |
| English Extension 2 | 50 | 34 |
| Legal Studies | 40 | 15 |
| Mathematics Standard | 13 | 9 |
| Music 1 | 42 | 30 |
| Visual Arts | 36 | 17 |
Percentage of students scoring in Bands 5 and 6:
| College | State | |
| Dance | 100% | 65% |
| Business Studies | 64% | 37% |
| Design and Technology | 63% | 48% |
| Drama | 79% | 60% |
| English Advanced | 72% | 67% |
| Legal Studies | 60% | 43% |
| Mathematics Standard 2 | 50% | 30% |
| Music 1 | 100% | 67% |
| Visual Arts | 73% | 67% |
A gigantic congratulations to all – to our students, who spent countless hours studying and practising, to our teachers, key to the success of our students, to parents, for their pivotal support, and to our entire community.
It takes a village.
