Our ATAR Calculators
Use this ATAR Calculator to scale your (raw study scores) based on data from the past 2 years to get an accurate estimate of your ATAR. To start, select your state below:
WACE ATAR Calculator 🧠
Predict your WACE ATAR and use it to build a study plan for WACE exam success.
Enter your scaled marks to calculate your estimated ATAR.
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Understanding WACE Structure
The Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) is structured as follows:
- Year 11: Foundation coursework
- Year 12: ATAR courses
Requirements:
- • Complete a minimum of 20 units over Year 11 and 12
- • Complete at least four Year 12 ATAR courses
- • Achieve WACE literacy and numeracy standards
WACE Course Types
WACE offers different course types:
ATAR Courses
For students aiming to enter university directly from school
General Courses
For students aiming for job readiness or further training
Additional Options:
- VET (Vocational Education and Training)
- Foundation Courses
- Preliminary Courses
Assessment Structure
WACE ATAR course assessment consists of:
School Assessment
50% of your final score, including tests, assignments, and projects
WACE Examinations
50% external assessment through end-of-year exams
Understanding Your ATAR
The ATAR calculation in WACE:
- Based on your best four scaled scores
- Includes score moderation and scaling processes
- Takes into account study load requirements
Important Note: Your TEA (Tertiary Entrance Aggregate) is calculated before conversion to an ATAR.
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- Understand course requirements
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Why use our Calculator?
Our calculator is one of the most accurate calculators around because we use data from the past 2 years released by each state to get the best estimate of your ATAR score.
Your actual ATAR will be scaled according to the performance of everyone in your state that year, so it may differ from our estimate. Our calculator, like all other ATAR calculators, can only give you an estimate of your ATAR based on historical data.
How is your ATAR calculated?
The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank is a number between 0.00 and 99.95 that indicates your position relative to all the students in your age group (ie all 16 to 20 year olds in NSW). So, an ATAR of 80.00 means that you are 20 per cent from the top of your age group (not just your Year 12 group).
To qualify for an ATAR, you must:
- Complete five General subjects, or a mix of four General subjects plus one Applied subject or VET qualification (Certificate III or higher).
- Achieve a minimum grade of C in an English subject (though this may not be used in your ATAR calculation depending on what state you’re in).
WACE ATAR Calculation
The ATAR is calculated by:
How is the ATAR Calculated in WA?
- Moderating and scaling your raw scores by the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) to account for differences in subject difficulty
- Your top four scaled scores are added together to calculate your Tertiary Entrance Aggregate (TEA)
- Your TEA is then compared to all other students' TEAs in WA and converted into an ATAR percentile
How are your results scaled?
Scaling adjusts raw study scores so that students across different subjects are assessed on a level playing field. This makes sure that students and their ATARs are ranked correctly according to their abilities.
High scaling subjects are those that are perceived as more difficult, and consequently, students may receive higher-scaled marks for achieving the same raw mark compared to subjects considered low-scaling. High-scaling subjects often include math extension, physics, chemistry, and certain languages such as Latin.
WACE Scaling
In Western Australia, students must have one pair of Year 12 units from List A (arts/languages/social sciences) and List B (mathematics/science/ technology). It is also compulsory to take at least one English ATAR course (English ATAR or Literature ATAR) for the duration of Years 11 and 12.
To calculate the TEA for each subject score, 50% is from school results and assessments in YEAR 12 and the rest 50% is from the subject WACE exam. Some subjects also have scaled bonuses that are added to your marks EVEN IF THEY WERE NOT IN YOUR TOP FOUR (usually Languages, Maths Specialist and Maths Methods).
Some factors that influence scaling include: the school you went to, the subjects you do, and your specific cohort in that year. Typically subjects like Physics ATAR, Chemistry ATAR, Maths Specialist ATAR, English ATAR, Literature ATAR and Languages can be scaled up.
How to Optimise your ATAR
If your subjects scale well, great for you! But if it doesn’t, it’s not the end of the world. A general misconception about scaling is that it “punishes” students for taking certain subjects. In reality, it is designed to ensure fairness, not to discourage or favour any particular subject.
Don’t pick subjects based on scaling, but based on what you’re realistically good at and interested in. After all, a raw 50 will still be a scaled 50 (or even more!) no matter which subject you take.
To perform well for the ATAR, it's more than just understanding scaling:
- Balance Interest and Strengths: Choose subjects you enjoy and excel at. Passion often translates into better results.
- Check Prerequisites: Many university courses require specific subjects. For example, engineering might need Mathematical Methods and Physics.
- Diversify Your Selection: Opt for a mix of subjects to keep your options open. For instance, combine sciences with a humanities subject to develop a broader skill set.
- Seek Advice: Consult teachers, career counsellors, and even university course guides to make informed decisions. Also, ask older students for insights—they've been through it all and can offer valuable tips.
At KIS Academics, our tutors are all high-achieving ATAR students who are more than happy to share their experiences with you, as well as work with you to achieve your academic goals. Book a tutor with us now
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