Principal's Report 

Alan Marr College Principal

Student Achievement Beyond the Classroom  

Throughout 2025, students at Dromana College continued to excel across leadership, the arts, sport and co-curricular programs, reflecting the breadth and quality of opportunity available at the College.

Student Leadership

Our College Captains and student leaders represented Dromana College with maturity, pride and integrity, making valuable contributions at assemblies, events and within the broader community.

Performing Arts – Wakakirri In 2025

 35 students proudly represented the College through their involvement in Wakakirri, balancing intensive rehearsals with academic commitments. Their performance at the Frankston Arts Centre showcased creativity, teamwork and discipline, reflecting the high standards we hold for both learning and co-curricular excellence.

Sporting Success

Sport continues to be a defining strength of Dromana College. The College has now won all major interschool sporting titles for multiple consecutive years, firmly establishing Dromana College as the strongest performing school in sport across the Mornington Peninsula.

Our students achieved success at regional, state and national levels across multiple disciplines, with consistently strong performances at both summer and winter sports carnivals. These results reflect a culture of commitment, resilience and excellence, underpinned by outstanding coaching and student leadership.

Outstanding VCE Results – A Record-Setting Year

The 2025 VCE results represent the strongest academic outcomes in the College’s history, reflecting sustained improvement and a deep commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.

Key highlights include:

• Median Study Score: 32
• High Achievement:
  • 9% of students achieved study scores of 40 or above
  • 23% of students achieved study scores of 37 or above
• ATAR Outcomes:
  • 40% of students achieved an ATAR above 80.0
  • The College DUX achieved an outstanding ATAR of 98.45
  • Nine students earned ATARs above 95.0
  • Median ATAR: 76.4
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Importantly, these results place Dromana College equal 10th among all state secondary education providers in Victoria, surpassing many independent schools and affirming the College’s position as a high-performing public school.

These outcomes are not simply indicators of academic success; they reflect the strength of our learning culture — one that supports students to pursue ambitious goals, build confidence, and access meaningful post-school pathways.

Looking Ahead to 2026

As we look forward to 2026, Dromana College is well positioned to continue building on the successes of this year. Strong enrolment demand reflects the confidence our community places in the College, and we remain committed to continuous improvement across learning, wellbeing and student opportunity.

College Production 2026 – GREASE

Next year’s College musical, Grease, is already shaping up to be a highlight of the calendar. The production will showcase creativity, teamwork, and exceptional talent and will be a true celebration of collaboration and school spirit.

I would like to sincerely thank our students, staff, families and the broader Dromana College community for their dedication, support and partnership throughout 2025. Together, you have made this a year of which we can all be proud.

On behalf of Dromana College, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe, restful and enjoyable summer break. I look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2026 for another year of learning, growth and excellence.