School’s Out As Strong Results Mark A Standout Year For Queensland Students

Queensland students are celebrating a significant year of achievement, with Year 12 results released this week alongside encouraging improvements in attendance and academic performance across other year levels.

A total of 57,909 students graduated from high school in 2025, with 93.4 per cent achieving a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). In addition, 1,192 students received a Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA), recognising learning pathways for students with disabilities that affect their education.

Around half of eligible Year 12 graduates received an ATAR, with almost one in four achieving an ATAR of 90 or above, highlighting strong academic outcomes across the cohort.

Attendance across Queensland state schools has also reached its highest level since 2021, rising to 87.3 per cent despite disruptions caused by severe weather events throughout the year. This increase represents approximately 500,000 additional days of learning compared with 2024.

Schools also recorded notable improvements in English and mathematics results for students in Years 7 to 9, with report card outcomes among the strongest seen in recent years.

The Government has focused on lifting attendance and results through targeted support and new initiatives aimed at strengthening literacy and numeracy outcomes. Measures include new online teaching resources, a renewed emphasis on reading with 2025 designated as the Year of Reading, and the rollout of phonics and numeracy testing in Year 1.

Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek congratulated students on their achievements and acknowledged the broader school community for its role in supporting learning outcomes.

“Congratulations to all Year 12 students receiving their results today,” Minister Langbroek said.

“Queensland graduates should be incredibly proud of their achievements, and I want to thank all the parents, teachers, principals and school staff who have supported them along the way."

Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority Acting Chief Executive Officer Claude Jones also praised the graduating cohort and the flexibility of the education system.

“Today we celebrate the class of 2025 – an inspiring group of young people,” Mr Jones said.

“Many of these young graduates will move on to further education or training, while others are stepping straight into the workforce. That’s the strength of the QCE system — it provides opportunities and pathways for all students.”

Statistics from the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority show that more than 40,000 students achieved a VET qualification, while 1,683 completed a university subject while still at school, underscoring the diverse pathways available to Queensland students as they transition beyond the classroom.

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Queensland students are celebrating a standout year, with strong Year 12 results, improved attendance and rising English and maths outcomes across the state. Photo source: Unsplash

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