Catherine McAuley College Bendigo is delighted to announce the excellent VCE results of our graduates in 2025.

The students have been rewarded for their hard work and application during a satisfying and memorable year, resulting in some outstanding collective and individual performances in both the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major (VCE VM) studies.

The Principal, Mr Brian Turner, said, “In our commitment to service in the Mercy tradition, we offer a range of pathways, and the students’ excellent results will open doors to many opportunities beyond school.”

The Catherine McAuley College Dux for 2025 is Zahli Waugh with an ATAR of 98.2.

The Dux Proximus is Ebony Gronow with an ATAR of 97.85, followed by Liam Tyndall, with an ATAR of 97.55.

Although all three students worked hard to achieve their results and were determined to do their very best, they were collectively shocked at their high scores. Zahli shared that it was "completely unexpected", but she was "over the moon".

As members of the College Student Leadership Team, Liam (Faith Captain) and Zahli (McAuley Captain) found that balancing study and social activities was an important part of their Year 12 experience. They both agreed that finding the right mix was helpful in staying motivated throughout the year.  

Zahli and Liam both hope to study biomedical science in the rural health stream at La Trobe University next year, with Liam being particularly interested in the field of psychiatry and mental health. Although Ebony intends to take a gap year in 2026, she too finds herself leaning toward biomedicine or health sciences.

Mrs Gina Giblin, Assistant Principal – Learning and Teaching, said “Congratulations to Zahli, Ebony and Liam. They have consistently demonstrated great commitment with their strong work ethic and thorough approach to all subjects. Their humble attitude to their achievements has earned them high respect from both peers and staff. Over the past six years, they have lived our College’s Mercy Values and made a valuable contribution to our school.”

Principal Mr Brian Turner thanked Zahli, Ebony and Liam for their contributions to College life beyond their studies and wished them the very best for their future endeavours.

"Their success not only reflects individual academic achievements but also highlights the strength of the bonds within our school community. The positive and inclusive culture fostered at our school has undoubtedly contributed to the exceptional accomplishments of our students.”

“As they transition to the next chapter of their lives, we are confident that the Class of 2025 will carry forward the values of resilience, unity, and kindness they've demonstrated during their time at our school. We extend our warmest wishes to each student for a future filled with continued success and personal growth.”

Mrs Suzi Kemp, Assistant Principal Campus Leader - St Mary's and Mrs Gina Giblin, Assistant Principal Learning & Teaching, congratulate Ebony Gronow, Zahli Waugh and Liam Tyndall on their outstanding results