The Tasmanian Liberal Government is recognising and congratulating our 2023 senior secondary school students and teachers on their significant achievements.
Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said all student attainment should be fully celebrated.
"We are so proud of all of our senior secondary students who have achieved a qualification at the completion of Year 12," Minister Palmer said.
"We recognise that every student learns differently, and a number of pathways are continuing to be successful learning options for some young people.
"Be it a Tasmanian Certificate of Education, a VET qualification, Big Picture Credential, International Baccalaureate Diploma or a Qualifications Certificate, it's fantastic to see our students achieving big things."
Data shows that since 2015, around 8 out of 10 Year 12 students enrolled in a Tasmanian school are achieving their Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE).
New data released today by Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification (TASC) shows that Tasmanian Year 12 students are maintaining this standard, with over 73 per cent of students in government schools achieving the TCE at the end of Year 12.
The number of Year 12 students receiving their Tasmanian Certificate of Educational Achievement also continues to increase, up to 249 students in 2023 compared to 186 in 2022.
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) attainment is up, at just over 46 per cent of Year 12 students.
Minister Palmer said under the Tasmanian Liberal Government, Tasmanian senior secondary students now have more education and training choices than ever before.
"After completing Year 10, young people can choose from a variety of options that best suit their needs and educational aspirations," Minister Palmer said.
"We know the data still needs improvement. As part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future, we're continuing to invest in education, as we have done over the past decade, because we know it is the most important driver for improving the State's social and economic outcome."
"Key initiatives, like introducing structured phonics and literacy programs and undertaking the independent education review, will help us to continue to improve educational outcomes and build the best model of education for all Tasmanian students."
