Goulburn Valley Grammar School

Goulburn Valley Grammar School (or GVGS) is an independent, co-educational school in Victoria situated on a 17 hectare rural site 6 km north of the centre of Shepparton, approximately 190 km north of Melbourne. Students from across Victoria and southern New South Wales attend, with students from Benalla, Seymour, Cobram, Numurkah, Yarrawonga, Tocumwal, Moama, Echuca and Nagambie all undertaking the daily bus trip. The school's mascot is the pelican, and the motto is Semper Ulterius, which can be translated from Latin to 'Always further', suggesting there is always something more to know or experience. The school was founded in 1982 by Vic Ryall. It has students from Years 5–12.

Goulburn Valley GS
Address
455 Verney Road

Shepparton
,
Victoria
,
3630

Australia
Coordinates36°19′37″S 145°24′48″E
Information
TypeIndependent
MottoSemper Ulterius[1]
(Always Further)
DenominationNon denominational
Founded1982
FounderVictor Ryall
PrincipalMark Torriero
Teaching staff73 (2016)
Years offered5–12
GenderCo-educational
Enrolment693 (2017)
CampusShepparton North
Campus typeRural
Houses     Dunlop
     Fairley
     McLennan
     Ryall
Colour(s)        
Gold & navy blue
VCE average35[2]
PublicationNexus
YearbookFullFlight
Websitegvgs.vic.edu.au

In 2008 a new principal was appointed, Mark Torriero. He succeeded Ian Rule, who had been in the position of Principal since 1998.

The school's mascot is the pelican. This was appointed to GVGS by late principal David Prest simply because pelicans were a common sight among the school grounds. The lake and wetlands on campus provided an ideal habitat for the animals.[3]

Houses

The school has four houses Dunlop, Fairley, McLennan and Ryall. The houses were names after Edward "Weary" Dunlop, Sir Andrew Fairley, Ian McLennan and founding principal Vic Ryall. The house colours are Blue for Dunlop, Red for Fairley, Green for McLennan and Yellow for Ryall.[4] Students from these houses complete annually in the school Swimming, Athletics, Cross-Country, and Eisteddfod Competitions.

Principals
PrincipalYears acting
Victor G Ryall1982–1989
Kevin J Bacon1990–1991
David Prest AM1992–1997
Ian C Rule1998–2008
Mark Torriero2009–present

[5]

Notable alumni

    Sportspeople

    Academic results

    2007 Academic results
    Summary of Class of 2007 results

    31% of students gained a score of over 90 on the Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank (ENTER), with 18% scoring over 95. Four students scored over 99 and 57% of students received an ENTER of above 80 placing them in the top 20% of the state. The median score was 81.40.

    2010 Academic results
    Summary of Class of 2010 results

    More than half the students (53%) achieved a score of over 80 on the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), with 17% of students achieved a score of over 90 and 12% scoring over 95. Four Goulburn Valley Grammar School students achieved ATAR scores in excess of 99.

    Summary of results:

    • 81% of all students achieved an ATAR of 60+, placing them in the top 40% of the State
    • 66% of all students achieved an ATAR of 70+, placing them in the top 30% of the State
    • 53% of all students achieved an ATAR of 80+, placing them in the top 20% of the State
    • 17% of all students achieved an ATAR of 90+, placing them in the top 10% of the State
    • 12% of all students achieved an ATAR of 95+, placing them in the top 5% of the State
    • 4 students achieved ATAR scores of 99 or above
    • 3 perfect study scores of 50 were achieved
    • 81 was the Median ATAR score
    • 34 was the Median study score
    • 17.6% of all study scores were 40 or more

    2011 Academic results
    Summary of Class of 2011 results

    Rank (ATAR) placing them in the top 30% of the State. A quarter of students (25%) achieved a score over 90 which placed them in the top 10% of the State. 10% of students achieved a score over 95 placing them in the top 5% of the State. In 2011 three students achieved an ATAR score over 99 placing them in the top 1% of the State, with James O'Callaghan scoring a perfect score of 99.95.

    • 3 Students achieved ATAR scores of 99 or above
    • 3 perfect study scores of 50 were achieved
    • 78 was the Median ATAR score
    • 33 was the Median study score
    • 14% of all study scores were 40 or more
    • 94 students completed year 12 and applied for an ATAR score

    2015 Academic results
    Summary of Class of 2015 results

    A total of 98 students completed VCE in 2015 to receive an ATAR. Of these 98, 79 (81%) received an ATAR of over 70, placing them in the top 30% of the state. In total, two students (across three subjects) scored a perfect study score of 50, and five students scored an ATAR of 99 or above, placing them in the top 1% of the state. Henry Fox achieved a score of 99.75, resulting in him receiving the 2015 Dux.

    Summary of results:

    • 81% of all students achieved an ATAR of 70+, placing them in the top 30% of the State
    • 62% of all students achieved an ATAR of 80+, placing them in the top 20% of the State
    • 26% of all students achieved an ATAR of 90+, placing them in the top 10% of the State
    • 17% of all students achieved an ATAR of 95+, placing them in the top 5% of the State
    • 9% of all students achieved an ATAR of 98+, placing them in the top 2% of the State
    • 21% of study scores were 40+
    • 83.45 was the median ATAR score
    • 35 was the median study score[6]

    2016 Academic results
    Summary of Class of 2016 results

    A total of 100 students completed VCE in 2015 to receive an ATAR. Of these 100, 78 received an ATAR score above 70, placing them in the top 30% of results Statewide. There were six perfect study-scores of 50, and two ATAR scores of above 99. The dux of 2016 was Janna Lawson with an ATAR of 99.50. GVGS gained a statewide school ranking of #32.[7]

    Summary of results:

    • 78% of all students achieved an ATAR of 70+, placing them in the top 30% of the State
    • 63% of all students achieved an ATAR of 80+, placing them in the top 20% of the State
    • 37% of all students achieved an ATAR of 90+, placing them in the top 10% of the State
    • 22% of all students achieved an ATAR of 95+, placing them in the top 5% of the State
    • 6% of all students achieved an ATAR of 98+, placing them in the top 2% of the State
    • 23% of study scores were 40+
    • 85.20 was the median ATAR score
    • 35 was the median study score[8]
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    References
    1. Motto Goulburn Valley Grammar School. Retrieved 15 July 2016
    2. VCE School Ranking – 2015 BetterEducation.com.au. Retrieved 30 July 2016
    3. "Symbols and Traditions". Goulburn Valley Grammar School. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
    4. Goulburn Valley Grammar School – Shepparton VIC The Good Schools Guide. Last updated 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2016
    5. Barber, Stella M (2009). Something Quite Noble. Shepparton: Prominent Group. p. 361. ISBN 9780646497556.
    6. Torriero, Mark (2015). Class of 2015 VCE Results (PDF) (Report). GVGS. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
    7. "VCE Victoria Rankings 2016". Goulburn Valley Grammar School. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
    8. Torriero, Mark (2016). Class of 2016 VCE Results (PDF) (Report). GVGS. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
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