How important is the ATAR? 30% of Year 12s who go to uni don’t use it
- Written by Melinda Hildebrandt, Education Policy Fellow, Mitchell Institute, Victoria University
Year 12 Students across Australia will receive their ATARs this week and next. It’s a significant moment, with the ATAR often dominating media coverage of schooling at this time of year.
But as the 2025 results come in, it’s worth taking a closer look at the ATAR’s evolving role and relevance.
Our new report looks closely at who...





