In a monumental achievement, Westbourne College Sydney has once again solidified its standing among Sydney’s leading educational institutions with the exceptional performance of its second graduating class in 2023. Furthermore, this success acts as a reassuring testament to our prospective students and parents in Singapore, highlighting Westbourne International‘s ability to deliver outstanding results from the very first cohort and consistently replicate this success.
The latest statistics underscore our prominence, with an impressive 25% of students achieving a score of 42 IB points or above. As we keenly await results from other schools, Westbourne College takes pride in securing the top spot in Sydney with a median score of 39, equivalent to an ATAR of 96.35.
At our Ultimo campus, where 24 students participated in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), Sonia Pillai and Elaine Li distinguished themselves with full scores of 45 points, while Pree Mathan achieved a notable 44 points. Contributing to our success, Jack Scott-Hickie and Zed Pfitzer achieved scores of 43 points.
Across the state, 49% of all entries received the coveted ‘Band 6’ classification, positioning Westbourne at an impressive 8th in New South Wales, just behind Sydney Grammar and ahead of Normanhurst Boys. This accomplishment solidifies our standing as the 4th best co-educational school in the state, with the prestigious James Ruse and Baulkham Hills securing the top spots.
Beyond individual achievements, Westbourne champions a holistic approach to success:
- 25% of students achieved an exceptional score of 42 points or more, equating to an ATAR of over 98.80.
- A commendable 58% secured an ATAR surpassing 95.
The rankings of Westbourne College Sydney results in Australia are as follows:
- Placed 1st in the number of students achieving 45 IB points, corresponding to an ATAR of 99.95.
- Placed 1st with a median IB score of 39, corresponding to an ATAR of 96.35.
- Placed 1st in percentage of students (46%) attaining 40+ IB points, corresponding to an ATAR of 97.40.
Since being established in January 2021, Westbourne College Sydney has consistently demonstrated its commitment to a pioneering STEM-focused, exclusively IB, co-educational model. Developed in the UK from 2007 onwards, and consistently ranking at the top of UK league tables since 2015, this model integrates robust university connections with real-world international exposure.
Students benefit from collaborations with world-renowned institutions like INSEAD, engage in group projects with peers from the UK and Singapore, and participate in exchange visits to the UK school.
Mark Peters, Chairman of Westbourne, offers heartfelt congratulations to the entire Westbourne community, emphasising that these outstanding results validate the efficacy of our world-leading future-focused model. The success of our first two graduating classes exemplifies the value of Westbourne’s unique approach to academic excellence on the global stage.
In reflecting on these achievements, we extend a special invitation to prospective students and parents in Singapore, assuring them that Westbourne College (Singapore) can deliver exceptional results from the very first cohort and continue this success.
We welcome families to visit and learn more about Westbourne College (Singapore), where a world-class IGCSE and IB Diploma in Singapore awaits, ensuring students are well-prepared for leadership roles in STEM and business careers on the global stage.
