Forty-three students in Victoria achieve a perfect ATAR, according to reporting in multiple outlets. The articles focus on the students’ subject choices and study patterns, with an emphasis on how many of the top performers used mathematics as a key subject.
Across the coverage, STEM study is described as common among high achievers, particularly through mathematics and related fields. Outlets also note that while there is a strong trend toward science and technology subjects, some students make less expected combinations rather than following a single uniform path. The stories point to the variety in how students reach the highest possible score, even when maths appears frequently among those who do.
The different articles largely align in their overall picture: a relatively small group of students attains the maximum ATAR in Victoria, and mathematics is repeatedly identified as a standout factor. The main variation is in how each publication frames the “secret weapon” idea and the degree of detail provided about the specific subject combinations chosen by individual students.
