Matthew Flinders Anglican College on the Sunshine Coast has once again excelled in the Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks (ATAR), released on Thursday, 18 December, with a median ATAR of 92.28.
This strong result comes as the 2025 NAPLAN results position Flinders as the leading school on the Sunshine Coast and in the top 20 in Queensland.
The Flinders Class of 2025 ATAR results include:
- ATAR 99 and above: 15.09 per cent of eligible students
- ATAR 95 and above: 33.96 per cent of eligible students
- ATAR 90 and above: 60.38 per cent of eligible students
- ATAR 80 and above: 90.57 per cent of eligible students
Principal Michelle Carroll said, “Our College community is delighted for all of our 2025 graduates.
“This was a very strong result, with a third of the Flinders cohort achieving above an ATAR 95, placing them in the top 5% of the State. With a median ATAR of 92.28, the 2025 graduating class continues the exceptional record of academic achievement at Flinders.
“We thank our staff for their exceptional guidance and commitment to our students’ wellbeing and academic growth.”
Subject highlights for the Flinders Class of 2025:
- 31 students achieved ‘A’ grades in every subject
- 24 perfect scores of 100/100 were attained across 10 subjects
- The median subject score for all students across all subjects is 87/100
- 48% of students earned ‘A’ grades in at least three of their subjects
- 54.6% of all results achieved were ‘A’
Premier’s QCE Student Awards:
- 22 students received a Premier’s QCE Certificate of Academic Commendation (for achieving an A in at least 6 General subjects). There were 1,744 students in Queensland who received this award.
- 15 students were awarded a Premier’s QCE Subject Achievement Commendation (for achieving the highest result in Queensland in at least 1 subject). There were 743 students in Queensland who received this award.
A number of students have also been successful in applying to graduate pathways, such as through the Australian Defence Graduate Program and Queensland Police Program. There were also 18 students who chose to combine their academic studies with vocational training in either Engineering, Aviation, Business and Construction for more choices post-school.
2025 TOP ACHIEVER: Natalie Gilmore, Year 12 Flinders graduate
The Dux of the Flinders Class of 2025 is Natalie Gilmore who achieved an ATAR of 99.9.
Natalie achieved A grades for all six senior subjects, including a perfect score of 100/100 in English. These exceptional results earned her a Premier’s QCE Certificate of Academic Commendation.
Her senior subjects included English, English and Literature Extension, Specialist Maths, Economics, Chemistry and French. Natalie was a Flinders Academic Scholar and participated fully in the life of the College through a range of co-curricular activities, including music, dramatic arts and French.
Flinders Class of 2025 graduate Natalie Gilmore said, “My plans for the future are still undecided, but I am truly grateful that I have so many options. Next year, if I stay in Australia I am planning on studying law and/or engineering in Melbourne or Sydney. I've also recently been accepted into the University of St Andrews in Scotland and have undergone the interview process for the University of Cambridge in England studying English. If I can manage to source a scholarship, attending either university overseas would be a dream come true.
“My time at Flinders has given me a real passion for learning. Whether it's English, Science or Maths, I am motivated by the challenge of learning new concepts, a mindset I will carry with me throughout my tertiary education and into my future career.
“I will definitely miss all of my amazing teachers at Flinders. They have been the true pillars of my education, and their unending passion and support is priceless.”
Her advice to others during the senior years is to find a balance between study and rest.
“Study is so important in Year 12, but I found I performed better when I had the opportunity to clear my head for a while,” Natalie said. “For me, co-curricular activities, like music, were the best way to take a break and have fun. Also, my friends and family are my biggest support network, and so it was important to spend time with them too.”
At the College’s 2025 Valedictory and Awards Ceremony, Natalie was awarded Academic Excellence and Academic Endeavour Awards along with The Flinders Scholar’s Award for the Love of Learning.
Natalie is an avid musician. She received private tuition in woodwind at Flinders and played across multiple Flinders bands, including the College Band, Symphony Orchestra and Wind Symphony. Natalie was also the Captain of the French Club and part of the Dramatic Arts at Flinders.
College Principal Michelle Carroll congratulated Natalie for her efforts, noting, “Natalie applied herself diligently and with optimism to her studies and has reaped the rewards. She was a vibrant part of the Flinders community, especially our Music program, and was generous in sharing her skills and enthusiasm, helping to mentor younger peers. We wish Natalie well on her future path, whether she chooses to study in Australia or the United Kingdom, and look forward to watching her flourish through her love for learning.”
