Select your state · enter your subject scores · get an instant ATAR estimate
Cut-offs change annually. Always verify with your state's tertiary admissions centre and individual institution websites.
This calculator provides estimates only based on indicative scaling patterns for each state, for planning toward 2026 university entry. Actual ATARs are calculated by each state's tertiary admissions centre (UAC, VTAC, QTAC, TISC, SATAC, TASC) and depend on each year's cohort performance. Scaling changes annually. This tool is not affiliated with any state admissions centre.
Use our free ATAR Calculator to estimate your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank for 2026 university entry, no matter which state or territory you study in. Covering NSW (HSC/UAC), Victoria (VCE/VTAC), Queensland (QCE/QTAC), Western Australia (WACE/TISC), South Australia and the NT (SACE/SATAC), Tasmania (TCE/TASC), and the ACT (BSSS/UAC), this tool lets you select your state, enter your subject scores, and instantly see a scaled estimate, an aggregate breakdown, and your predicted ATAR.
The ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) is a nationally standardised percentile rank from 0.00 to 99.95 that lets universities compare applicants from every state and territory on a common scale. An ATAR of 80.00 in NSW has the same meaning as an ATAR of 80.00 in Victoria — both mean the student outperformed 80% of the same-age population.
Despite sharing one final scale, each state uses its own senior secondary certificate and its own calculation method. A student's raw subject marks are scaled within their state's system, combined into a state-specific aggregate, then converted to the 0.00–99.95 ATAR scale by ranking all students within that state (and, for NSW and the ACT, within a shared pool).
| State | Certificate | Admissions Centre | Aggregate Formula | English Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | HSC | UAC | Best 10 units incl. 2× English | 2 units mandatory |
| Victoria | VCE | VTAC | Top 4 × 100% + 5th/6th × 10% | Top 4 must include English group |
| Queensland | QCE | QTAC | Best 5 scaled results | Satisfactory completion required |
| WA | WACE | TISC | Best 4 + Maths/LOTE bonuses (10%) | English ATAR or EAL/D required |
| SA / NT | SACE / NTCET | SATAC | Best 90 credits of Stage 2 TAS | Stage 2 English required |
| Tasmania | TCE | TASC | Best 5 scaled Level 3/4 courses (2 yrs) | English subject required |
| ACT | BSSS | UAC | Best 3 majors + 0.6 × next major/minor | English subject required |
Although the inputs differ by state, every Australian ATAR follows a similar overall sequence:
Whichever state you're in, a common principle holds: scaling rewards the academic strength of a subject's cohort, not how "hard" the content feels. Subjects like Specialist Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Physics, and several European or Asian languages tend to scale upward across most states because their cohorts are typically strong. Subjects like General Mathematics often scale downward for the same reason in reverse. However, scaling is never a guaranteed boost — a high raw mark in a moderate-scaling subject can still outperform a mediocre mark in a high-scaling one. Choosing subjects you can genuinely excel in remains the better long-term strategy.
All ATAR calculators — including this one — are estimates based on historical and indicative scaling patterns. Your actual ATAR depends on:
For this reason, always treat your estimated ATAR as a planning guide, not a guarantee. For official results and information for the 2026 cycle, contact your state's tertiary admissions centre directly.
NSW (HSC/UAC) uses the best 10 scaled units including 2 units of English. VIC (VCE/VTAC) uses the best 4 study scores plus 10% each of a 5th and 6th. QLD (QCE/QTAC) uses the best 5 scaled results. WA (WACE/TISC) uses the best 4 plus Maths/LOTE bonuses. SA/NT (SACE/SATAC) uses the best 90 credits. TAS (TCE/TASC) uses the best 5 scaled Level 3/4 courses. ACT (BSSS/UAC) uses the best 3 majors plus 0.6 of the next best.
Yes — the ATAR scale (0.00 to 99.95) is nationally standardised. An ATAR of 85.00 means the same thing whether you studied in NSW, Victoria, or Western Australia, even though each state's internal aggregate calculation differs.
Yes. Because the ATAR is nationally comparable, universities in any state accept ATARs calculated by any state's admissions authority. A student with an ATAR of 90.00 from one state can apply to a university in another state on equal footing.
Yes — every Australian state and territory requires an English subject for ATAR eligibility, though the specific rule varies. NSW requires 2 units of English in the aggregate; VIC requires an English-group subject in the top 4; QLD requires satisfactory completion of an English subject; WA requires English ATAR or EAL/D; SA, TAS, and ACT each require completion of an English subject.
This calculator uses indicative scaling patterns for each state's system and is typically accurate to within a few ATAR points for planning purposes. Actual ATARs depend on your specific year's cohort performance and each state's annually updated scaling data. Always treat this as a planning tool, not a guarantee, and confirm with your state's admissions centre once 2026 results are released.
