Oakleigh Grammar celebrated its top academic performers at the Academic Awards Assembly, recognising the exceptional achievements and dedication of students during 2025.
The assembly also aimed to inspire current Middle and Senior School students about the importance of aspiring to academic excellence, reinforcing Oakleigh Grammar’s achievement of its highest academic ranking in the history of the school.
Mattea Georges, the 2025 School Dux, achieved an outstanding ATAR of 96.95, with study scores of 45 in Biology and English. She is currently studying a Double Degree in Biomedicine and Engineering.
Mattea reflected on the significance of this achievement in her own words: “Receiving the call informing me that I was the Dux of Oakleigh Grammar came as a huge surprise; it was an achievement I had never imagined I could reach.”
She added: “Being named Dux gave me the opportunity to make my pappou, who unfortunately passed in August before the ATAR was released, proud. This was a dream he had for me from the beginning: to do well at school, exceed expectations, and always strive to achieve my best.
“Throughout the year, he was my strongest supporter and ultimately my greatest motivation to pursue a career in the medical field, helping people as he once hoped I would. Being Dux of Oakleigh Grammar also meant giving back to a family and community that nurtured and guided me from a young age, always encouraging me to reach my fullest potential.”
In addition to Mattea, 15 students from the Class of 2025 were recognised for their outstanding academic results in 2025, with many achieving top study scores of 40 and above:
- Anastasia Apos – Legal Studies 40
- Mary Alexopoulos – English 42, General Mathematics 43
- Mattea Georges – Biology 45, English 45
- Mikayla Haralambakis – Visual Communication Design 42
- Adhitya Karthik – English 41
- Alexander Korlos – English 40
- Elias Koskiniotis – Physical Education 44
- Helen Kousourakis – English 41
- Mugdhasri Maddali – English 41
- Kristina Pezos – English 42
- Abdullah Saddiq – General Mathematics 41
- Manni Talias – English 40
- U Samita Upadhyaya – English 43
- Louise Wang – General Mathematics 44
Five students who completed Year 11 in 2025 and are now in Year 12 were also recognised for achieving top study scores:
- Nathanael Anastasiou – Greek 47, Media 41
- Jared Bombos – Business Management 40
- Benjamin Carmody – General Mathematics 47
- Elena Draganic – Serbian 43
- Paschalis Grigoropoulos – Business Management 41
Mr Lance Ryan, Assistant Principal – Academic, commented, “It is a privilege to acknowledge the strong academic achievement of our students at Oakleigh Grammar. These results reflect disciplined effort, high standards, and a school culture that takes learning seriously, supported by the dedication of our teachers who guide and challenge our students to pursue excellence.”
The assembly celebrated the talent, resilience, and focus of Oakleigh Grammar’s students. As a proud open-entry school, Oakleigh Grammar’s aspirational culture continues to inspire students to strive for excellence in 2026 and beyond while making the community proud.
