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ATARs are expressed as a number on a 2000-point scale from 99.95 down to 0.00 in steps of 0.05. So, the highest ATAR is 99.95, then 99.90, then 99.85, and so on, down to 0.00. ATARs below 30 are reported as ‘30.00 or less’.
ATARs are expressed as a number on a 2000-point scale from 99.95 down to 0.00 in steps of 0.05. So, the highest ATAR is 99.95, then 99.90, then 99.85, and so on, down to 0.00. ATARs below 30 are reported as ‘30.00 or less’.
The ATAR is a percentile rank, not a mark, and indicates a student’s position relative to other students in any given year. An ATAR of 80.00 does not mean a student got 80%. It indicates that the student was placed in the top 20% of students in Queensland in their Year 12 cohort.
The ATAR is a percentile rank, not a mark, and indicates a student’s position relative to other students in any given year. An ATAR of 80.00 does not mean a student got 80%. It indicates that the student was placed in the top 20% of students in Queensland in their Year 12 cohort.
There is no ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’ ATAR and the ATAR is intended to be used as a measure for tertiary study selection only.
There is no ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’ ATAR and the ATAR is intended to be used as a measure for tertiary study selection only.
WHAT IS SCALING?
In the ATAR calculation process, inter-subject scaling (or scaling) is the most difficult part to understand. It is however, a necessary part of the process to ensure fairness.
Students can study thousands of combinations of subjects in their senior schooling and qualify for an ATAR. Scaling adjusts for the fact that it is more difficult to obtain a high result in some subjects than in others. This is not because some subjects are inherently harder or easier, it is because some subjects attract a more able cohort of students. Scaling ensures that students are neither advantaged nor disadvantaged based on the subjects they choose.
Each state in Australia uses a scaling process in the calculation of the ATAR. In Queensland, subject results are scaled by QTAC. There is some complex mathematics that underpins the scaling process, but as a simplified explanation, scaling is the process by which ‘raw’ subject results are adjusted for a given subject to allow the results for that subject to be fairly compared with the results from any other subject when calculating ATARs.
The scaling process will adjust the raw results in each subject to take account of how well students achieve in their subjects and how difficult it is to achieve a particular result in the subject relative to achievements in all other subjects.
20191223_InterSubjectScalingWhitePaper (1).pdfQTAC - ATAR Reports
QTAC - ATAR Reports
The annual QTAC ATAR Report provides an overview of the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) for the respective Queensland Year 12 student cohort.
The report includes a summary of subject enrolments, the outcomes of the inter-subject scaling process and the allocation of students to ATAR bands.
When reading this report and interpreting the data, it is imperative to observe the following:
Inter-subject scaling is the process undertaken to map each QCAA subject and completed VET qualification to a common scale. This allows raw results in different subjects to be compared fairly.
Subject Scaling is a comparative measure based on actual subject achievement data and is expected to be different from one year to the next based on the capability of the student cohort for each year. QCAA subject results are the true achievement levels.
The performance of students in each subject, each year determines the scaling of a subject. Students should not select subjects based on predicted scaling outcomes but should choose subjects they enjoy, are good at and meet any prerequisites for courses they want apply for.
2023_QTAC_ATAR_Report.pdf2023
2023
QTAC-ATAR-Report-2022-202301 (1).pdf2022
2022
QTAC-ATAR-Report-2021.pdf2021
2021
ATARreport2020.pdf2020
2020
QTAC Schemes to assist you
QTAC Schemes to assist you
To be eligible for the following schemes you need to submit an application with evidence via QTAC (more on the process later, for now, its just something to be aware of...)
To be eligible for the following schemes you need to submit an application with evidence via QTAC (more on the process later, for now, its just something to be aware of...)
Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
The Educational Access Scheme (EAS) can help you if you have experienced financial or personal circumstances that negatively affected your most recent studies.
If you are eligible for EAS, you may get adjustments to your selection rank to help you to get into a course, and/or financial assistance from institutions.
Elite Athlete Adjustment Scheme
Elite Athlete Adjustment Scheme
The Elite Athlete Adjustment Scheme considers the impact of an applicant’s sporting demands on their educational outcomes in the past 2 years. Elite athletes, coaches, and referees applying through QTAC to eligible courses offered by Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology and University of the Sunshine Coast may be eligible to receive adjustments to their selection rank or ATAR via this scheme.
Individual institution rules and considerations apply.
The Elite Athlete Adjustment Scheme is an application for rank adjustments only. It is not an application for a scholarship or other elite athlete support. Applications for scholarships and other elite athlete support must be made separately and directly to the institution. Please visit the institution’s websites for more information and to apply.
Rural Access Scheme
Rural Access Scheme
The Rural Access Scheme exists to recognise the challenges that are often faced by students from Rural and Remote backgrounds.
For a select number of courses through CQUniversity, Griffith University, The University of Queensland and University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSc), a number of places are allocated to applicants who are from Rural and Remote backgrounds to study as part of the Rural Access Scheme.
For QUT you will be provided with an adjustment to most courses if you are currently living in Rural and Remote areas of Australia.
Regional preference schemes
Some institutions give you ATAR/rank adjustment for being a local resident, or for living in a regional or remote area. Institutions adjust your ATAR/selection rank for entry, which can make you more competitive.
University Schemes...
University Schemes...
The following schemes are automatically applied by QTAC, no application is necessary. This is not a comprehensive list. Please do your research on the schemes offered by the university you would like to attend. If you have any questions, please seek help directly from the university or see Mr Doneley or Mrs Scott for assistance.
The following schemes are automatically applied by QTAC, no application is necessary. This is not a comprehensive list. Please do your research on the schemes offered by the university you would like to attend. If you have any questions, please seek help directly from the university or see Mr Doneley or Mrs Scott for assistance.
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