Students graduating from Perth Modern School in 2025 are celebrating a remarkable set of academic results, with many attributing their success directly to the unique and supportive environment of Western Australia's only fully selective academic school.
A Culture of Academic Excellence
The latest cohort has continued the school's long-standing tradition of high achievement. The median ATAR for the 2025 graduating class was an impressive 95.8. A significant number of students reached the pinnacle of academic performance, with 16.5 per cent of graduates attaining an ATAR of 99 or above. Furthermore, more than half of all students, specifically 54.4 per cent, achieved an ATAR of 95 or higher.
These figures underscore the consistent performance of the Subiaco-based institution, which draws gifted and talented students from across the state through a competitive entrance exam. The school's principal, Mitchell Mackay, expressed immense pride in the graduates, highlighting that their success was the result of sustained effort and a collective commitment to learning.
Student Voices: Credit to a Supportive Community
For the students themselves, the results are a passport to future dreams and a testament to their school experience. Kushagra Kumar, who achieved a perfect ATAR of 99.95, plans to study actuarial science. He emphasised the profound impact of his peers, stating that being surrounded by motivated and intellectually curious classmates was a key driver of his own achievement.
Fellow top-achiever Angad Singh, who also scored 99.95 and aims for a career in medicine, echoed this sentiment. He described the school as a place that fostered a powerful sense of community and mutual support, where students consistently challenged and elevated each other.
Megan Dsouza, who secured an ATAR of 99.90 and intends to pursue physics and mathematics, pointed to the exceptional quality of teaching. She credited her teachers for being not only experts in their fields but also deeply invested in each student's individual journey and understanding.
The Foundation for Future Success
The outstanding results from Perth Modern's 2025 graduates open doors to prestigious university courses and competitive career pathways. From medicine and actuarial science to physics and beyond, these students are poised to make significant contributions in their chosen fields.
The school's model, which brings together high-ability students in a dedicated environment, continues to prove its effectiveness. The success stories of Kushagra, Angad, Megan, and their classmates highlight that beyond raw academic talent, it is the culture of peer inspiration, dedicated teaching, and a supportive community that cultivates truly exceptional outcomes. As this graduating class moves on, they carry with them not just top marks, but the collaborative and driven ethos that defines Perth Modern School.
