The minimum literacy and numeracy standard is Level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).
Graded assessments range from A to E, indicating student performance levels in individual subjects.
The EST ensures consistency and comparability across all General courses by assessing students externally.
Students must achieve a minimum of 14 C grades, with at least six from Year 12 courses.
ATAR course scores are derived from 50% school assessments and 50% external exams.
WACE exams are standardized tests conducted statewide for ATAR courses to ensure consistency in assessment.