Strong results for 2025 cohort

THE wait is finally over for the Tenison Woods College Class of 2025, with the release of the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) results.

At Tenison Woods College, fourteen students achieved an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) greater than 90 and the College Dux prize for 2025 was awarded to Jolie Vaughan with an outstanding ATAR result of 98.75.

Reflecting on her achievement, Jolie said she was thrilled with the outcome and grateful for the support she received throughout her schooling. “I’m incredibly happy and honestly, it’s exceeded my expectations,” Jolie said.

“Receiving a merit for English was a really proud moment for me. I’ve found all of my teachers to be so supportive throughout my time at school, which has made a huge difference.”

Looking ahead, Jolie hopes to study Speech Pathology at Adelaide University in 2026 and will be living at Aquinas College as she takes the next step in her academic journey.

Other outstanding results rounding out the top five ATAR scores for Tenison Woods College students include Mason Bentley with 97.5, Tilly Salmon 97.15, William Camilleri with 96.95 and Ezekiel Midhun with 96.0.

In addition to the fourteen students receiving an ATAR above 90, a further twenty three students gained an ATAR of greater than 80, totalling 37 students with 80 and above for the College.

As such 16% of Tenison Woods College students were in the top 10% of the state and 42% of students in the top 20% of the state.

Two Tenison Woods College students gained a grade A+ with Merit:

• Jolie Vaughan (98.75) English

• Tayla Garwood (95.00) Spiritualities, Religion and Meaning

One Tenison Woods College student attained straight A’s in seven of their subjects:

• Jolie Vaughan (98.75) Biology, Chemistry, English, Psychology, Spiritualities, Religion and Meaning, Activating Identities and Futures, and Mathematical Methods.

One Tenison Woods College student attained straight A’s in six of their subjects:

• Tilly Salmon (97.15) Chemistry, Activating Identities and Futures, Specialist Mathematics, English Literary Studies, Spiritualities, Religion and Meaning, and Mathematical Methods.

Eighteen Tenison Woods College students attained straight A’s in five of their subjects:

• Mason Bentley

• William Camilleri

• Kobe Cole

• Andi Corfield

• Eva Crowe

• Ellah David

• Edie Easterby

• Amity Fennell

• Holly Flint

• Tayla Garwood

• Alexia Gentile

• John Gosse

• Ezekiel Midhun

• Charles Moore

• Isabella Morello

• Charlotte Tarr

• James Taylor

• Kiera McBain

Seven Tenison Woods College Year 11 students gained an A in the Year 12 subject that they completed in 2025. This is an outstanding effort from this cohort, showing their commitment to their studies and we look forward to their further success in 2026.

Tenison Woods College Principal, Mr David Mezinec, said the 2025 results reflected the diverse ways students have progressed through their final year of schooling, with Jolie, a student from the College also recognised as Dux of the Region.

“It is pleasing to see many students achieve outcomes that align with their individual goals and, in many cases, exceed their own expectations,” Mr Mezinec said. “These results reflect the commitment of our students, the support of our staff and a continued focus on personalised learning pathways.”

Mr Mezinec said student success extends beyond academic results alone.

“While ATARs are an important outcome for some students, they are not the only measure of achievement,” he said. “Alongside academic results, 31 per cent of our Year 12 students completed a Certificate II or Certificate III, and 10 per cent secured a school-based apprenticeship or a part-time or full-time apprenticeship or traineeship.”

He said these outcomes reflect the College’s broader purpose.

“Whatever a student’s aspirations Tenison Woods College prepares them well to be citizens for the world because at Tenison Woods College every learner has a place, every learner has a pathway and every learner will shine. That is our daily challenge and our daily celebration.”

TENISON WOODS COLLEGE – 2025 TOP ATAR RESULTS

Jolie Vaughan

98.75

Mason Bentley

97.5

Tilly Salmon

97.15

William Camilleri

96.95

Ezekiel Midhun

96.00

Tayla Garwood