The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is the primary mechanism used nationally for tertiary admissions. It indicates your position relative to other ATAR-eligible students.
From 2020, the ATAR will replace the Overall Position (OP) as the standard pathway to tertiary study for Year 12 students in Queensland.
The Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) will calculate ATARs for Queensland school students graduating in 2020 and seeking entry to tertiary courses from 2021.
The ATAR is calculated from results you achieve in Units 3 and 4 in:
- 5 General subjects, or
- 4 General subjects + 1 Applied subject or completed VET qualification at Certificate III level or above.
To be eligible for an ATAR, you must successfully complete an English subject.
Visit QTAC's website for more information about the ATAR.
Last updated: 29-Jan-2019