Years 11 and 12
Years 11 and 12 provide students with the opportunity to take charge of their learning by focusing on their strengths, pursuing their interests and preparing for life beyond school.
Through a choice of two pathways – ATAR or ELEVATE – each girl can tailor her learning to align with her goals and aspirations, building the skills, confidence and knowledge to thrive in her chosen future.
Our pathways
ATAR: The ATAR pathway is designed for girls seeking direct entry to university by achieving an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). This requires completing externally set examinations at the end of Year 12.
ELEVATE: The ELEVATE pathway supports girls planning to continue their studies through TAFE, pursue alternative university entry, or to enter the workforce following graduation. Through real-world learning experiences, students gain practical skills while earning nationally recognised qualifications.
Our Courses
All students study English or English Literature. They must also study a mix of subjects from the Liberal and Creative Arts (List A) and Mathematics, Sciences and Technologies (List B).
We offer the following courses (courses in bold text represent ATAR courses):
| LIST A |
| THE ARTS Dance Drama Media Production & Analysis Media Production & Analysis Music Visual Arts Visual Arts |
| ENGLISH English English English as an Additional Language/Dialect Literature |
| LANGUAGES French: Second Language Italian: Second Language Japanese: Second Language |
| HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES Business Management & Enterprise Business Management & Enterprise Careers & Employability (compulsory for Elevate Pathway in Year 11) Children, Family & The Community Economics Geography Geography Modern History Politics & Law |
| LIST B |
| HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES Accounting & Finance |
| MATHEMATICS Mathematics Foundation Mathematics Essential Mathematics Applications Mathematics Methods Mathematics Specialist |
| SCIENCE Biology Chemistry Human Biology Human Biology Marine & Maritime Studies Physics Psychology |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education Studies Physical Education Studies |
| TECHNOLOGIES Food Science & Technology Food Science & Technology Materials Design & Technology |
The following vocational courses are offered within the St Mary’s school timetable:
Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (completed over Years 11 and 12)
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St Mary’s is all about girls discovering their best. We want our students to be engrossed in the exploration of ideas, to be self-motivated and self-directed, to delight in trying something new and to contribute positively to the community.