On December 17, 3,047 students in Australia, 444 students in New Zealand, were amongst the 21,894 students worldwide to receive their Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) results from the November 2024 examination session. In the May 2024 examination session, an additional 192,866 students completed the DP and CP. The 2024 Australian cohort is 15% larger than in 2023, reflecting the ongoing growth in the number of IBDP schools and candidates in Australia.
In Australia, the largest IB Diploma cohort was in NSW with 827 students, followed by Victoria with 823, Queensland with 760, South Australia with 341, ACT with 184, Western Australia with 57, and Tasmania with 53 candidates. Additionally, a small number of Australasian candidates completed the Diploma in Fiji and PNG.
The Australian average result was 34 compared with the global figure of 29. The Australian average pass rate result was 92% compared with 72% globally. The Australian average grade was 5.4, compared with 4.7 globally. 593 Australian students made up 34% of the 1766 results above 40 out of the maximum 45 across the world in the November 2024 examination session.
IB students and IB World Schools are diverse, with varying contexts, socioeconomic positions, and cohort sizes. Additionally, IB students’ individual achievements extend beyond their assessment scores. Given these considerations, the IB does not share assessment data to prevent generalized comparisons. The IB is equally proud of all students and their accomplishments during their two-year DP or CP journey. IB Schools Australasia supports this approach. Neither the IB nor IBSA provides data that would enable rankings, as this is counter to the mission of both organizations.
About IB Programmes
The Diploma Programme (DP) provides students with world-class preparation for university and a lifetime of opportunity. It is a comprehensive, inquiry-based education that empowers students to take control of their learning, developing superior academic ability, confidence, critical-thinking, and language skills. This rigorous framework is recognized and respected by the world’s leading universities and aims to support the whole student to flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally, and ethically.
An independent study published in 2024 compared the outcomes of Australian graduates who completed the IB Diploma with those who completed state-based Senior School Certifications. The data controlled for gender and socioeconomic status. Across all measures, IB Diploma students received university admission offers, continued to their second year of study, and completed university at significantly higher rates than non-DP students at all checkpoints examined within the study (4 years, 6 years, and 9 years after commencement). Additionally, completing the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme appears to offer an advantage in university completion rates for students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds. Read the research here.
Hear the story of IB DP Australian Alumnus, Samantha Nixon. Hear the story of IB DP New Zealand alumnus, Amy Wu. Hear more from other IB DP alumni.
The Career-related Programme (CP) is specifically designed for students aged 16–19 who wish to engage in career-related learning while also gaining lifelong skills such as confidence, social responsibility, and a sense of purpose. The CP is an innovative blend of academic study and career development that incorporates the vision and educational principles of the IB into a unique programme. Hear more from IBCP alumni.
In addition to the Diploma and Career-related programmes, thousands of other Australasian students study the Primary Years Programme and the Middle Years Programmes annually.
University Entrance
In Australia, IB Diploma graduate results are converted to an IB Admissions Score (IBAS), which is an Australian Tertiary Assessment Rank (ATAR) equivalent. The IBAS and ATAR are calculated by the Australian Council of Tertiary Admissions Centres (ACTAC), an independent body acting on behalf of Australian Tertiary Admissions Centres (NSW UAC, VTAC, SATAC, QTAC, and WISC) to ensure a fair comparison between IB Diploma results and state-based qualifications (NSW HSC, VCE, SACE, etc.).
In New Zealand, as with the rest of the world, the IB Diploma is accepted as a direct entry qualification to universities.
For the November 2024 examination session, DP and CP students completed all assessment components for each subject, and the IB awarded grades using all components, coursework, and examinations.
