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Free calculators for every Australian state. Built on real scaling data from UAC, VTAC, QTAC and more. Pick your state and start — no email, no account, nothing.

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  • Built on official Australian scaling reports
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Which state are you in?

Australia has 8 states and territories, each with its own exam system. Tap yours below. Don't see your city? Check the major cities listed under each state.

NSW

New South Wales

HSC — scaled by UAC

Sydney · Newcastle · Wollongong · Central Coast

~76,000 students each year
VIC

Victoria

VCE — scaled by VTAC

Melbourne · Geelong · Ballarat · Bendigo

~52,000 students each year
QLD

Queensland

QCE — scaled by QTAC

Brisbane · Gold Coast · Sunshine Coast · Townsville · Cairns

~42,000 students each year
WA

Western Australia

WACE — scaled by TISC

Perth · Fremantle · Mandurah · Bunbury

~14,000 students each year
SA

South Australia

SACE — scaled by SATAC

Adelaide · Mount Gambier · Whyalla · Port Augusta

~14,000 students each year
TAS

Tasmania

TCE — UTAS / TASC

Hobart · Launceston · Devonport · Burnie

~3,500 students each year
ACT

Aust. Capital Territory

BSSS — scaled by UAC

Canberra · Belconnen · Tuggeranong · Gungahlin

~4,200 students each year
NT

Northern Territory

NTCET — uses SACE

Darwin · Alice Springs · Palmerston · Katherine

~1,200 students each year

That's all 8 — every state and territory in Australia. Read our 1-minute guide →

How it works

Three steps. One minute. No login.

We do the heavy maths so you don't have to. Here's what happens behind the scenes.

  1. 01

    Type in your marks

    Enter your raw marks for each subject. Predicted, actual, or somewhere in between — whatever you've got.

  2. 02

    We scale them

    Your marks are scaled using the latest official report from your state's tertiary admissions body. Harder subjects get scaled up.

  3. 03

    You get your ATAR

    Your scaled marks are combined into an aggregate, ranked against past cohorts, and turned into an ATAR estimate with a confidence range.

University cutoffs

What ATAR do you actually need?

2025 indicative cutoffs for the most-searched courses. Click any university to view their official course page.

UniversityCourseATARNotes
University of QueenslandProvisional Entry Medicine99.00++UCAT, interview
UNSW SydneyMedicine (BMed/MD)96.00+UCAT, interview
Monash UniversityMedicine (MBBS direct)95.00+UCAT, interview
University of AdelaideBachelor of Medicine95.00+UCAT, interview
Western Sydney UniversityDoctor of Medicine95.50+UCAT, interview
James Cook UniversityMedicine (rural)85.00Rural priority
University of SydneyDentistry / Dental Med99.50+OAT, interview
University of MelbourneDoctor of Dental Surgery96.00Graduate entry
University of QueenslandVeterinary Science95.005 years
Monash UniversityPhysiotherapy (Hons)94.50Hons program
University of SydneyPharmacy89.004 years
UTS SydneyBachelor of Nursing78.003 years

Cutoffs are indicative and change each year. Always check the university's official site for current ATARs. See all 200+ courses →

Top achiever pathways

What does an ATAR 99+ actually look like?

Real subject combinations that consistently produce top-tier ATARs, based on UAC HSC Honour Roll data and VTAC top-scorer reports.

★ ATAR 99.50+

The STEM track

Heavy maths and science. Top-scaling subjects across the board.

  • Mathematics Extension 2
  • Mathematics Extension 1
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • English Advanced
Typical range 98.50 — 99.95
★ ATAR 98+

The humanities track

Strong English and history combo. Heavy reading, heavy essays.

  • English Advanced + Extension 1
  • Modern History
  • Ancient History
  • Legal Studies
  • Economics
Typical range 96.00 — 99.00
★ ATAR 95+

The all-rounder

Balanced load. Good for students unsure of their career direction.

  • English Advanced
  • Mathematics Advanced
  • Biology
  • Modern History
  • PDHPE or Economics
Typical range 93.00 — 97.00

These are pathways, not promises. Marks matter more than subject choice — but the right combo helps. See the full subject scaling report →

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FAQ

Everything else you're probably wondering.

How accurate is this ATAR calculator?

Our calculators use the most recent scaling reports published by UAC (NSW), VTAC (VIC), QTAC (QLD), TISC (WA), SATAC (SA), TASC (TAS) and BSSS (ACT). For NSW the methodology matches the official UAC ATAR Compass. Remember though — no calculator can be 100% accurate before results day, because scaling depends on this year's cohort.

Do I have to sign up or pay?

No. No email, no account, no payment. Type in your marks, see your ATAR estimate. That's it. We make money from ads on the page, not from your data.

What's the difference between my HSC mark and my ATAR?

Your HSC mark is a score out of 100 in each subject. Your ATAR is a rank — a percentile that compares you to every other student in Australia. An ATAR of 90 means you're in the top 10%. An ATAR of 99.95 is the top 0.05%.

Why does each state have different rules?

Each state runs its own Year 12 exam system (HSC, VCE, QCE, etc.) with its own subjects and scaling. The ATAR is the universal output, but how it's calculated differs by state. That's why we built a separate calculator for each one.

Can I improve my ATAR by changing subjects?

A little, but not as much as you think. Marks matter more than subject choice. Top scalers (Maths Extension, Physics, Chemistry, English Advanced/Extension) help if you can perform well in them — but a Band 6 in a normally-scaled subject beats a Band 4 in a "high-scaling" one. Pick what you can do well in.

Where does your scaling data come from?

Public reports from each state's tertiary admissions body. NSW: UAC's Report on the Scaling of the NSW HSC. VIC: VTAC's Scaling Report. QLD: QTAC's Quintile Tables. We update annually after each year's report is published (usually February/March).

Do you cover ACT and NT?

Yes — most calculators ignore these two. ACT students use the BSSS system (calculated by UAC). NT students use NTCET, which is the SACE system. Both have their own calculator on this site.

Can I get into uni with an ATAR below 70?

Absolutely. Many degrees accept ATARs in the 60s and 70s, and adjustment factors (EAS, rural bonuses, equity programs) can lift your effective ATAR by 5–10 points. There are also non-ATAR pathways: TAFE, diplomas, mature-age entry, portfolio entry. ATAR is one door, not the only one.

Is my data saved anywhere?

No. All calculations happen in your browser. Nothing gets sent to a server. Close the tab and your marks are gone. We can't see them, store them, or share them.

When does the real ATAR come out?

NSW, ACT & VIC: mid-December (a few days after HSC/VCE results). QLD: mid-December. WA & SA & NT & TAS: late December or early January. Each state's tertiary admissions body releases the date in October.

Built differently

Built on the numbers Australia actually uses.

We don't invent scaling figures or guess at cutoffs. Every estimate is built on the latest official report from your state's tertiary admissions body — and we cite our sources openly.

8
Australian states & territories
25+
Universities listed
62+
University courses tracked
2026
Latest scaling reports used

Official scaling data

Reports from UAC, VTAC, QTAC, TISC, SATAC, TASC and BSSS — the same data the universities use.

Refreshed every February

Each new annual scaling report drops in February. We update within 48 hours so you always have current data.

Nothing leaves your browser

All maths runs on your device. We never see, save or share your marks. Close the tab and it's gone forever.

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Data sources:
UAC VTAC QTAC TISC SATAC TASC BSSS NT Board of Studies