ÌÇÐÄlogoÃ×·ÆÍà Girls Strive for Excellence

ÌÇÐÄlogoÃ×·ÆÍà is proudly non selective. Our girls achieve at the highest level in academia, sport and the arts.

In sport we have national, regional and competition champions. Our musicians dazzle audiences with concerts at the Sydney Opera House and the Town Hall. Our co-curricular programs continue to thrive and grow exponentially every year. ÌÇÐÄlogoÃ×·ÆÍà alumnae are pioneers and frontrunners in fields as diverse as science, the arts, politics, sport, medicine, the media, academia, business and the law, and they have continued their studies at prestigious educational institutions such as the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford, The Juilliard School, Harvard and Princeton University.

In line with our tradition of being leaders and innovators in girls' education, ÌÇÐÄlogoÃ×·ÆÍà was one of the earliest in NSW to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme to all students in Year 11 and Year 12 as an alternative to the Higher School Certificate (HSC).

Reflecting the School’s strong academic standing, in 2020, ÌÇÐÄlogoÃ×·ÆÍà was named the Top IB School in Australia and Top 50 IB Global School.

In 2021, 12 ÌÇÐÄlogoÃ×·ÆÍà girls attained an ATAR of 99.95. We believe this is the most 45s awarded to a school in Australia in IB History. The median ATAR across all students was 94.30.

Both the HSC and IB Diploma provide an academic pathway to tertiary education around Australia and internationally. The IB Diploma Programme is suitable for those who enjoy a broad range of subjects, while the HSC suits those who wish to specialise in a particular field of study (a number of science or history units for example).

ÌÇÐÄlogoÃ×·ÆÍà provides an extensive subject selection process for all students in Year 10. This assists families to make the choice that is right for their daughter and her future.

Some Highlights for the Class of 2021

The highlights are just one measure of our girls’ final years. These numbers can never truly reflect their determination and strength of character.

Class of 2021 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

ÌÇÐÄlogoÃ×·ÆÍÃ's Year 12, 2021 IB cohort once again achieved at the highest level internationally in the IB Diploma Programme. 49 students in the year (approx 40% of the cohort) studied the IB with an incredible 12 ÌÇÐÄlogoÃ×·ÆÍà students achieving the ‘perfect score’ of 45 and along with this a well-earned, well-deserved ATAR of 99.95. One girl fell agonisingly close with 44 out of the possible 45. This simply staggering outcome means almost 25% of the ÌÇÐÄlogoÃ×·ÆÍà IB cohort attained full marks. This compares to only 1.1% of the worldwide candidature in the November 2021 examination session being awarded the perfect score.

We believe this is the most 45s awarded to a school in Australia in IB History.

  • 12 girls received a perfect IB score of 45, being an ATAR equivalent of 99.95.
  • 47% of our IB candidates achieved an ATAR equivalent of 99 or over.
  • 90% of our IB candidates achieved an ATAR equivalent of 95 or over, an excellent outcome.
  • 98% of our IB candidates achieved an ATAR equivalent of 90 or over.

We congratulate the following 2021 International Baccalaureate students for their excellent achievements in recording an ATAR of 99.95, which places them among the top academic achievers worldwide. Sixty-one ÌÇÐÄlogoÃ×·ÆÍà girls have now received perfect scores over the last 12 years:

  • Kylie Becvarovski
  • Christie Ch'ng
  • Annie Chen
  • Montana Cominos (2021 Dance, Drama and Entertainment Captain)
  • Evelyn Doan (2021 Abbeythorpe House Captain)
  • Tarindhi Fernando
  • Cynthia Hu (2021 Mooramoora House Vice-Captain)
  • Fiona MacKenzie
  • Mikaela Nguyen (2021 School Captain)
  • Vanessa Ryan (2021 Art and Design Captain)
  • Anica Shen
  • Amelia Whitmont

Congratulations also to Audrey Nguyen who achieved a score of 44 (ATAR 99.75).

Class of 2021 Higher School Certificate

Around 60% of our Year 12 students sat for the HSC in 2021.

ÌÇÐÄlogoÃ×·ÆÍà girls achieved 5 State rankings in subjects:

  • 1st in Ancient History – Elsa Tonkinwise
  • 2nd in Dutch Continuers – Nikki Juffermans
  • 2nd in Indonesian Extension – Natalia Giannakos (2021 Football Captain)
  • 3rd in Entertainment – Tara Mulholland
  • 3rd in Visual Arts – Kittu Hoyne
  • 5th in Music Extension – Ellery Joyce

54% of the cohort achieved a Band 6 in at least 1 subject.

Congratulations to the following girls for their outstanding ATARs:

  • Elsa Tonkinwise – 99.80
  • Ellery Joyce – 99.20
  • Tahlia Hatzisarantinos – 98.7
  • Sofia Carey (2021 Music Captain) – 98.4
  • Lone Bromley – 98.4
  • Anika Grannall – 98.2
  • Kittu Hoyne – 98.0
  • Charlotte Jones – 97.85
  • Aarathe Ramraj – 97.85
  • Kelly Zhang – 97.1

Please note: The School is not provided with HSC students’ ATARs, as is the case with IB scores where a conversion is straightforward. We rely on ATARS being provided by individual students upon request. Not every student chooses to share this information with the School.

Six students were placed on the HSC All-Rounders list for those who achieve Band 6 in 10 units of studies. Congratulations to Lone Bromley, Sofia Carey, Kittu Hoyne, Charlotte Jones, Johanna Lafoa'i, and Elsa Tonkinwise.

Forty-five girls were placed on the HSC Distinguished Achievers list for those who achieved a result in the highest possible Band for one or more courses.

A number of performances and major works from ÌÇÐÄlogoÃ×·ÆÍà girls were nominated for recognition as part of the HSC showcase events. To be nominated for any of these showcases is a significant achievement as it acknowledges these projects as best in the State. To be selected into a Showcase event is an outstanding recognition.

Exhibition Selections

  • ARTEXPRESS – Kittu Hoyne for her Body of Work, A Portrait in Frequency
  • Texstyle – Sarah Anne Carvolth for her Major Textiles Project
  • Zoomers – Sofia Carey

Exhibition Reserved List

  • Ana Trigg – OnStage (Drama)

Exhibition Nominations

  • OnStage (Drama) – Ellery Joyce, Rachel Kardasis
  • Encore (Music) – Sofia Carey, Ellery Joyce
  • Shape (Design and Technology) – Kittu Hoyne
  • Zoomers (Art) – Sofia Carey, Cassidy Maher, Ishwary Ramjeevan
  • Callback (Dance) – Vienna Durie, Lilia Coman

Find out more about ÌÇÐÄlogoÃ×·ÆÍà and how we can assist your daughter to strive for excellence in her learning by registering for one of our upcoming tours.