Class of 2024 – Achievers’ Assembly
Today we welcomed back the Class of 2024 for the traditional Year 13 Breakfast and Achievers’ Assembly. The girls were acknowledged in front of the school community for their achievements in both the ATAR and ACCESS pathways.
In 2024, Santa Maria College was very pleased to be named as a Top Performing School in the state in nine ATAR courses. These courses are:
- Accounting & Finance
- Biology
- Business Management & Enterprise
- Children, Family and the Community
- Drama
- English
- Modern History
- Politics and Law
- Religion & Life
Many students from the Class of 2024 have received awards from the Curriculum Authority and we are extremely proud of their efforts.
Certificates of Merit
In 2024, 39 Santa Maria students received Certificates of Merit. These certificates are awarded to students based on the number of A grades achieved in Years 11 & 12 ATAR and General Courses. A certificate of Merit represents the epitome of academic success for our ACCESS students.
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- Teagan Begovic
- Lexi Chandler
- Sophie Corrie
- Sajana David Selvendra
- Emily Howard
- Molly Hussey
- Georgia Kelly
- Kallysta Lim
- Veronique Lomma
- Georgia Messercola
- Emily Molony
- Kate Muir
- Sophie Parker
- Allysa Properjohn
- Colette Robertson
- Ella Sharman
- Kristine Singh
- Amity Sweeting
- Tiani Teakle
- Mia Tinley
- Jacinta Van Der Zanden
- Miranda Young
- Holly Alvaro
- Abbey Cowcher
- Ava Donovan
- Ava Forrest
- Annie Fulwood
- Olivia Hardie
- Bianca Monaco
- Maya Nicholls
- Rebecca Pavey
- Lexi Peterson
- Rose Simkin
- Tayla Tasovac
Certificate of Distinction
Certificates of Distinction are awarded to ATAR students based on the number of A grades they achieved throughout their Years 11 and 12 studies.
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- Lyla Fievez
- Orla Fowler
- Lauren Hester
- Allegra Trolio
ATAR above 96+
Our next group of students are acknowledged for their achievement of an ATAR greater than 96. This means they had an average of 77% or higher for their top four ATAR subjects
Click here to see ATAR Above 96+ Award Winners
- Emma Byron
- Maia Clayden
- Amelie Coffey
- Sarah Della Bona
- Olivia Grondal
- Jasmine Leighton
- Lucinda Nolan
- Madison Pino
- Kayla Ro
- Rainy Guimbeau
- Abigale Smith
- Mackenzie Smith
- Estela Taranto
- Myah Waldock
- Grace Westerhout
- Elizabeth Wignell
- Anika Zammit
Subject Certificate of Excellence
Receiving the Subject Certificate of Excellence award means these students achieved a WACE exam result in the top 0.5% of the state for their respective subjects.
Click here to see Subject Certificate of Excellence Award Winners
- Ella Muir – Business Management & Enterprise
- Rainy Guimbeau – English
- Abigail Marra – English
- Clara Tarquinio – Religion & Life
Subject Exhibition
A Subject exhibition is awarded to the student who achieves the highest examination mark in a particular ATAR course in the whole of Western Australia.
We are thrilled to announce that receiving a Subject Exhibition award for Visual Arts is Isabel Martinez.
Isabel also received a Subject Certificate of Excellence for Visual Arts, a Certificate of Distinction, and an ATAR of 96+.
Highest ATAR
We are thrilled to congratulate, Jessica Bolden who achieved the highest ATAR in the cohort. In addition to the highest ATAR ranking, Jessica also received:
- A Subject Exhibition for Drama – meaning that like Isabel she was the highest achieving ATAR student in the state – for Drama.
- A Subject Certificate of Excellence for Drama
- A Certificate of Distinction
- And an Outstanding achievement scholarship with ECU
 Jennifer Surace – Class of 2002
Jennifer Surace was today’s guest speaker, sharing her inspiring journey since graduating from Santa Maria College. Having lived overseas for many years as a French, German, and Russian translator, Jennifer spoke about her experiences, including her time in Ukraine, where she assisted the Red Cross in critical translation work.
She encouraged students to make the most of their time at school by exploring different subjects and getting involved in a variety of co-curricular activities. By embracing new experiences, she explained, students can discover their true passions and gain valuable skills for the future.
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Santa Maria College is a vibrant girls school with a growing local presence and reputation. Our Mission is to educate young Mercy women who act with courage and compassion to enrich our world. Santa Maria College is located in Attadale in Western Australia, 16 km from the Perth CBD. We offer a Catholic education for girls in Years 5 – 12 and have 1300 students, including 152 boarders.
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Calling Santa Maria Alumni Golfers for the 2026 CIGS Annual Foursomes Event
The CIGS Annual Foursomes Golf Event for Alumni is a golf day for alumni of participating independent girls’ schools in Western Australia. Santa Maria College alumni are invited to take part on Monday 21 September 2026 at Mt Lawley Golf Club. Players need to be alumni of a participating school and hold a current Golflink number. Register interest with Nina Howie by the end of July.
Join the OGA Committee – Expressions of Interest Now Open
Expressions of interest are now open for alumni who would like to join the Santa Maria College Old Girls’ Association Committee. The committee helps strengthen lifelong connections between past students through events and initiatives that build belonging, celebrate alumni achievements, and support the ongoing spirit of the Santa Maria community. Alumni from a range of backgrounds and graduation years are encouraged to apply.
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