Victoria University Secondary College is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2025 — a cohort whose results, resilience, and ambition reflect the very best of our school community.
2025 College Dux Jasey Chu Pham scored an ATAR of 98.15. Jasey hopes to study a Bachelor of Science/Dental Surgery at University of Melbourne as a pathway to Medicine. Jasey is the first person in her family to graduate from high school and attend university. As a child of Vietnamese immigrants, she grew up watching her parents work long hours so she and her siblings could have opportunities they never did. Jasey’s drive, hard work and determination has seen her excel in her studies, with the support of her teachers, to achieve her dream of studying medicine.
2025 Proxime Accessit was Caitlyn Lung with an ATAR of 95.95. Caitlyn hopes to study a Bachelor of Design/Information Technology at the University Of Melbourne.
The other seven students who achieved an ATAR in the 90s are expecting offers from the University of Melbourne in Science, Nursing and Commerce, and in Education at ACU.
Overall 30% of the cohort achieved an ATAR over 80.
The college’s overall study score median was steady at 29.
The VCE English median 30.5, VCE General Mathematics median 31.5 and VCE Maths Methods median 28 are all higher than the state medians.
The highest study score attained was 49 in English.
College co-captain, John Pakoti has been offered a full scholarship at Newman College with residency at the University of Melbourne. This is an extremely prestigious scholarship worth $30,000 which includes accommodation, meals, and access to tutorials, sports, arts, and social events. John plans to study Law under this scholarship.
We also congratulated two of our students who have obtained fulltime apprenticeships after commencing their trade during Year 12 under the HeadStart program.
HeadStart is a Department of Education program that bridges the gap between education and employment, enabling students to commence their apprenticeship or traineeship during their senior school education.
HeadStart supports and mentors students to complete their academic learning with hands-on industry experience, and offers an opportunity to gain practical skills and industry knowledge in their chosen career path.
We extend our congratulations to the following HeadStart students at VUSC:
• Victor Cilia, who is completing a Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology and will continue as a full‑time apprentice in 2026.
• John Brisvokic, who is completing a Certificate III in Carpentry and will also continue as a full‑time apprentice in 2026.
Throughout their HeadStart journey, Victor and John have shown determination, resilience, and dedication in balancing their weekly commitments; spending three days at school, two days in the workplace, and attending TAFE for their trade studies.
