Academic results

Celebrating academic growth,
effort and improvement

Churchie’s academic culture encourages all students to take responsibility for their learning and to be aspirational in their expectations. Through positive encouragement of growth and effort, improvement is celebrated at all levels. From within this inclusive culture, we acknowledge those students who have achieved at the highest levels and share their stories so others can be inspired and learn from their example.

Academic results 2025

We are delighted to share the following outstanding academic results from our 2025 cohort:

Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)

Three QCE students achieved the maximum ATAR of 99.95.
55% of the QCE 2025 cohort achieved an ATAR over 90.00.
The median ATAR from our QCE students was 90.85, and 100% of students successfully received the QCE.

Breakdown of main QCE benchmarks

ATAR benchmark	QCE results 2025
99+ ATAR	13%
90+ ATAR	55%

We also acknowledge the success of students who completed the Diploma of Business qualification.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme

Churchie’s top IB score was 44 out of a possible 45. Churchie’s second IB score was 42 out of a possible 45.
The average IB result from our 2025 cohort of IB students was 33 out of 45 (the world average was 29).
Twenty-six Merits (perfect subject scores of 7, or As in extended essays and for theory of knowledge).
100% of IB students received the Diploma.

We congratulate our 2025 cohort for these very impressive results. We also acknowledge our outstanding staff and parents for their dedication, support and encouragement.

Our Academic Results publication celebrates the achievements of our graduating cohort each year, including many individual stories of success. This document is published early the following year after our Celebration Assembly, which recognising success from both QCE and IB pathways.

Previous results

Click to read a summary of the academic results achieved by Churchie’s 2025 Year 12 cohort.

Results from previous years:

NAPLAN results 2025

Churchie’s exceptional record of academic excellence is demonstrated by students consistently outperforming the mean in the annual National Assessment Programme – Literacy and Numeracy tests (NAPLAN). Churchie’s strength in the NAPLAN tests is largely due to the effort we take in understanding the specific academic development of each boy.

Our tailored teaching strategies and strong focus on individual progress ensure that students consistently demonstrate measurable gains, with many progressing from average to well above national benchmarks. It’s not just about the score: it’s about empowering each learner to reach their personal best.

Words of wisdom

As our top scholars returned to school for the 2020 Academic Celebration Assembly, we asked them to reflect on their successes. Watch the video below to find out what helped them stay focused, which study practices were most useful and how they balanced their many commitments.