HIGH ACHIEVERS AND HSC RESULTS
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2024
2024 DUX INSIGHT
CAMERON MASTERS
College Dux ATAR 99.85 and HSC All Rounder
Subjects studied for HSC: Economics
English Advanced Modern History
Studies of Religion II
Mathematics Extension 1
Mathematics Extension 2
St Pius X College provided me with countless opportunities to grow and develop holistically as a person. The College fostered an environment where I formed a genuine group of mates. Some of my best memories at SPX were with them on the Snowy Hike and Tallows Retreat. Time away from academics was as important as studying. These experiences taught me valuable life lessons about resilience, teamwork and the importance of stepping outside my comfort zone.
My advice is to actively participate in the wide range of opportunities provided. Put consistent effort and practice into each subject throughout the year. From there, it is about being accountable for the work you do, taking as much feedback as possible and making genuine attempts to learn and improve from mistakes.
I found English challenging. To improve, I adopted a more disciplined and focused approach, which centred around creating a stronger set of notes and completing more practice questions. This allowed me to deepen my understanding of the prescribed texts while also familiarising myself with essay writing and responding to the types of questions commonly asked.
My HSC teachers displayed unwavering dedication and support. Their willingness to invest extra time into marking and providing feedback for my personal practice enabled me to accomplish what I did. Furthermore, I would like to thank my family for their constant support. Their guidance and support throughout academic difficulties allowed me to achieve my results.
In 2025 I will be studying a Bachelor of Actuarial Studies and Economics at UNSW.
• Enrolled at St Pius X College in Year 5, 2017
• Awarded a College Gold for Academic Studies
• Represented the College in Music (College Silver)
• Participated in the Duke of Edinburgh Program and gained his Bronze award
• Completed the Snowy Mountains Hike
• Selected for the St Edmund’s Immersion
• Peer Support Leader
• Awarded Academic Honours First Class and the Macquarie University Prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement
“...it is about being accountable for the work you do, taking as much feedback as possible and making genuine attempts to learn and improve from mistakes.”
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2024
The HSC Class of 2024 achieved excellent results. The Dux for the year was Cameron Masters who achieved the outstanding ATAR of 99.75. Cameron was nominated as a State All Rounder along with eight other students – an excellent achievement which reflects the impressive quality of College education across a range of subjects. Greater detail will be provided elsewhere in this report but it is worth highlighting that there were five students with ATARSs above 99 and 29 students with ATARs above 90. Overall there were 124 mentions in the Distinguished Achievers List. The majority of subjects gained results above state averages – many well above. Other achievements of note included: Blake Markulin and Michael Krizan nominated for OnSTAGE; Daniel Formosa, Oscar Kalcher and Andrew May nominated for SHAPE in Industrial Technology and Michael Krizan nominated for Young Writer’s Showcase. These excellent results reflect our ongoing commitment to school improvement, and our continued support of students to achieve academic success.
We acknowledge the great effort by all Year 12 students and their teachers. Recent initiatives to support students include the use of the Senior Resource Centre as the Academic Annexe, with past St Pius X high achievers providing sound academic advice; recognition of the positive impact of our high calibre students (from Years 5 – 12) through our Upstanding Students Morning Teas, the extension of the Year 12 Study Skills programs to all years, and presentations by academic prefects at assemblies, as well as exemplary advice in subject selection.
Mr Michael Ronchetti • College Principal
99.75 2024 Dux
5 ATARs over 99
51 DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVERS THE NESA DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVERS LIST acknowledges the students who achieved a result in the highest band for one ore more courses
29 ATARs over 90
80% of subjects above state average
9 All Rounders
128th ranked school in the state
3 nominations for SHAPE for Industrial Technology
2 nominations for OnSTAGE for Individual Drama Performance
1 nomination for Young Writer’s Showcase
3 students selected for Willoughby City Council Smart Expressions
YEAR 12 HSC HIGH ACHIEVERS, ATAR
Cooper Anderson All Rounder
Spencer Anderson Joseph Andronicus
Cameron Masters
DUX
Rounder
Liam Boswell
Quinton Crispe All Rounder
Samuel Cummins
Harry Feehan All Rounder
John Carroll Maxwell Forbes
Fergus Fung All Rounder
Christopher Harris
Jack Harrison
Patrick Frost
Michael Krizan All Rounder
Joe Lonergan All Rounder
Chris Mander
Patrick Marren
Ethan Li
Darcy Mills
YEAR 12 HSC HIGH ACHIEVERS, ATAR 90 OR ABOVE
SPECIAL MENTIONS
OnSTAGE Nomination for Individual Drama Performance and
Young Writer’s Showcase Nomination for English Extension 2
for Individual
Performance
for Industrial Technology
for Industrial Technology
Luke Mooney
James Ormsby
Ashton Pacetta
Jose Monk All Rounder
Angus Pratt
Daniel Staal All Rounder
Archibald Sullivan Alexander Yastreboff
Thomas Roche
Blake Markulin OnSTAGE Nomination
Drama
Daniel Formosa SHAPE Nomination
Oscar Kalcher SHAPE Nomination
Michael Krizan
Andrew May SHAPE Nomination for Industrial Technology
2024 STUDENTS WHO ACHIEVED A RESULT IN THE TOP BAND IN A COURSE
Christopher Abbott
Mathematics Advanced
Cooper Anderson
Chemistry
English Advanced
Mathematics Extension 1
Mathematics Extension 2
Physics Studies of Religion I
Spencer Anderson
Chemistry
Mathematics Extension 1
Mathematics Extension 2
Physics
Joseph Andronicus
Mathematics Extension 1
Mathematics Advanced Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
Conrad Ansted
Mathematics Advanced
Oscar Ashford
Business Studies
Jack Blazey
Business Studies
Quinton Crispe
English Advanced Geography
Modern History
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
Studies of Religion I
Chinese Beginners
Lachlan Crowe
Mathematics Standard 2
Samuel Cummins
Chemistry
Oscar Davidson
Mathematics Advanced
Harry Feehan
Economics
English Advanced
Mathematics Extension 1
Modern History
Studies of Religion II
Adam Fitrzyk*
Mathematics Extension 1
Mathematics Extension 2
Maxwell Forbes Chemistry
English Advanced
Mathematics Extension 1
Mathematics Advanced
Physics
Patrick Frost
Economics
Engineering Studies Studies of Religion I
Fergus Fung
English Advanced
Mathematics Extension 2
Physics
Visual Arts
James Furini*
Mathematics Extension 1
Mathematics Extension 2
Liam Gallagher*
Mathematics Advanced
James Griffith
Business Services
Examination
Christopher Harris
Business Studies Studies of Religion II
James Higgins
Mathematics Advanced
Jake Hitchins
Mathematics Standard 2
Michael Krizan
Drama
English Advanced
English Extension 1
English Extension 2
Modern History
History Extension Studies of Religion I
Max Lenton
Visual Arts
Ethan Li
English Advanced
Mathematics Advanced
Physics
Joe Lonergan
Biology
Chemistry
English Advanced Physics Studies of Religion I
William Lyall
Automotive Examination
Chris Mander
Business Studies
Economics
Legal Studies Studies of Religion I
Blake Markulin
Drama
Patrick Marren
Biology
Mathematics Extension 2
Physics
Cameron Masters
Economics
English Advanced Modern History Studies of Religion II
Andrew May
Industrial Technology
Luca McCullagh
Mathematics Standard 2
Darcy Mills
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
Jose Monk
Ancient History
English Advanced
English Extension 1
Mathematics Standard 2
Modern History
History Extension
Studies of Religion I
Luke Mooney
Mathematics Advanced
Mathematics Extension 1
Luke Mortimer*
Mathematics Advanced
Robert Oner*
Mathematics Extension 1
Mathematics Advanced
James Ormsby
Ancient History
History Extension
Ashton Pacetta
Business Studies
Mathematics Standard 2
Angus Pratt Modern History
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
Studies of Religion I
Thomas Roche
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
Eliot Sanders Music Extension
William Scaiff*
Mathematics Advanced
Aidan Seifert*
Mathematics Advanced
Rory Squires
Engineering Studies
Mathematics Extension 1
Mathematics Advanced
Daniel Staal Economics
English Advanced
English Extension 1
English Extension 2
Mathematics Standard 2
Studies of Religion II
Archibald Sullivan
Legal Studies
Mathematics Advanced
Izaac Tan
Mathematics Extension 1
Mathematics Extension 2
Aiden Tubman
Mathematics Advanced
Alexander Yastreboff
Mathematics Extension 1
Mathematics Extension 2
CLASS OF 2024 MAJOR PRIZES
Quinton Crispe – The Br M M O’Connor Prize For General Excellence and Leadership
Michael Krizan – The Br J R Killian Award For Personal Character and Influence on the Life of the College
Cameron Masters – The Macquarie University Prize For Outstanding Academic Achievement
Patrick Marren – The St Pius X Old Boys’ Association Shield For the Best All Rounder – Study and Sport
Thomas Reay – The Br Coll MacDonald Award For Consistent Effort and Desire to Improve
Patrick Frost – New Street Medal A Good Man for Others
Harrison Morton – St Pius X Award For Significant Contribution to the Spiritual Life of the College
Riley Seeto – Blessed Edmund Rice Award Significant Contribution to Social Justice
Spencer Anderson – Tom Van Dijk Spirit of Pius Award For Contribution to Academic Studies, Cocurricular Life and Student Wellbeing
Dominic Mitchel – The Australian Defence Force Long Tan Award For Leadership and Teamwork
Joe Lonergan – ADF Future Innovators Award STEM Capable Young Australian
Matthew Hunt and Nicholas Gladen – The Theo Scarf Shield Sportsman of the Year
Andrew May – The Simon D’Arcy Trophy For Contribution to Sport at St Pius X College
Michael Krizan – The Alan Ward Memorial Prize For Contribution to Music and the Performing Arts
Samuel Cummins – The Keith Kellett Award For the Leading Senior Band Member
Max Lenton – Anthony Timmins Memorial Award Excellence in Performing Arts - Curricular and Cocurricular
Fergus Fung – The Craig Ruddy Award Outstanding Achievement in Visual Arts
Front row: Andrew May, Patrick Marren, Quinton Crispe, Spencer Anderson, Samuel Cummins, Fergus Fung Second row: Cameron Masters, Thomas Reay, Michael Krizan, Joe Lonergan Third row: Patrick Frost, Dominic Mitchell Back row: Nicholas Gladen, Matthew Hunt