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Melinda Hildebrandt, Education Policy Fellow, Mitchell Institute, Victoria University

How important is the ATAR? 30% of Year 12s who go to uni don’t use it

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 uses the ATAR, who doesn’t, and what that means for students and universities.

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