International student alumni
The wider school community is very proud and highly appreciative of our young international students for their dedication and the contributions they make to our society.
Proud Northcote High School alumni
Northcote High School has built a rich tradition of academic excellence, innovative teaching and learning, quality facilities and caring student support. We are proud of our students’ accomplishments and achievements over the last 90 years. For a list of our notable past students, see Alumni.
Notable international student alumni
To carry on our school’s proud tradition, our young international students continue to work hard and strive to be their best to create a new chapter in their life journey after high school.
 Wang, Ruirui (Cici) 2022
China |
VCE Subjects: EAL, Specialist Maths, Mathematical Methods, Chemistry, Physics
ATAR score: 96 |
Cici excelled in Chinese First Language and achieved a perfect study score of 50. Furthermore, she selflessly served as a mentor and advocate for fellow international students.
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 Li, Yizhen (Yarina) 2021
Shandong, China |
VCE Subjects: EAL, Physics, Specialist Maths, Mathematical Methods, Chemistry, Chinese First Language
ATAR score: 98.3 |
Yarina’s outstanding ATAR score was 98.3. She was the Dux of the International Student cohort in 2021. Yarina was International Student captain in 2020 and mentoring International Student captains in 2021. She was Northcote High School representative in international high school Debating and Public Speaking competitions. Yarina also received outstanding achievement in Chinese First Language in 2020. Her excellent academic ability and total commitment was highly acknowledged by all her teachers and peers.
Yarina is currently studying Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering at Monash University. |
Tr an, Minh Nhat (Samuel) 2021
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
VCE Subjects: EAL, Specialist Maths, Mathematical Methods, Physics, Accounting, Vietnamese First Language
ATAR score: 96.5 |
Samuel’s outstanding ATAR score was 96.5. He demonstrated very strong leadership skills and was elected as one of the International Student captains in 2020 and 2021. Samuel was also mentoring International Student captains in 2021. His excellent academic ability and commitment was highly acknowledged by all her teachers and peers.
Samuel is currently studying Bachelor of Business and Law at Monash University. |
 Chu, Khanh Linh (Lisa) 2020
Ha Nam, Vietnam |
VCE subjects: Accounting; English (EAL); Specialist Maths; Mathematical Methods; Business Management; Vietnamese First Language
ATAR score: 97.15 |
Lisa’s outstanding ATAR score was 97.15. She was the Dux of the International Student cohort in 2020. Her excellent academic ability and total commitment was highly acknowledged by all her teachers and peers.
Lisa is currently studying Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne.
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Li, Jin Xuan (David) 2020 Guangdong, China |
VCE subjects: Chemistry; English (EAL); Specialist Maths; Mathematical Methods; Physics; Chinese First Language
ATAR score: 96.61 |
David’s outstanding ATAR score was 96.61. He received the outstanding achievement award for Maths Methods and Specialist Maths. His excellent academic ability and total commitment was highly acknowledged by all his teachers and peers. David also received outstanding Citizenship Award for his contribution to the Northcote High School Music Program and for his participation in Northcote High School Music Program and for his participation in Northcote High School sporting teams.
David is currently studying Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne. |
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VCE subjects: English (EAL); Biology; Mathematical Methods; Accounting; Vietnamese First Language
ATAR score: 96.20 |
Mia’s outstanding ATAR score was 96.20. She demonstrated very strong leadership skills and was elected as one of the Northcote High School captains in 2020 and the International Student captain in 2019. She received the Gray Citizenship Award for her overall contribution and in addition Outstanding Citizenship Awards for her participation in Sport, Debating and Leadership.
Mia is currently studying Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne.
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VCE subjects: EAL, Specialist Maths, Mathematical Methods, Chemistry, Physics
ATAR score: 99.15 |
Brian, recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award with a perfect study score of 50 in EAL, also received the Outstanding Citizenship Award for Peer Support.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Biomedical at the University of Melbourne.
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VCE subjects: EAL, Specialist Maths, Mathematical Methods, Further Maths, Chemistry
ATAR score: 99.4 |
Marcus, our esteemed 2019 Dux, received the Sir Gustav Nossal Award for Mathematics and Science, Outstanding Achievement Award in Chemistry, and the Outstanding Citizenship Award for Peer Support.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Biomedical at the University of Melbourne.
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ARTS ACHIEVEMENT (VISUAL ARTS) AWARD 2018 |
Ai-Ai (Eos) Ku is a talented artist adept at drawing, visualizations, computer graphics and rendering. Eos is a role model for the students at her school who not only seek her out as a mentor but strive to match her high standard. Since coming to Victoria from Taiwan, Eos has worked diligently towards achieving success in all her subjects, particularly English and in her area of passion – design. In Visual Communication Design, Eos designed a logo, book and soft toy for a children’s book publishing company. To do so she understood the importance of research and idea generation in the design process. Eos earned the title of Northcote High School Dux of Visual Communication Design in 2017 and has had her work exhibited at the school’s annual Art and Design Show. She was also an active participant in the school debating team. Eos’ eye for detail and dedication for her studies has enabled her to gain a place studying a Bachelor of Design at the University of Melbourne. |
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE COMMENDATION AWARD 2018 |
Kiarash Nikoo is an academic student and Maths whiz. Kiarash’s love for Maths has led him to win a certificate of credit at the Computational and Algorithmic Thinking Competition and a distinction at the Australian Mathematics Competition. He willingly shares his passion for Maths with his peers- establishing the Enigma Maths Club at the lunchtime. Kiarash’s academic abilities have seen him regularly achieve 95% and above in his studies in VCE Physics and Chemistry. He is also an active participant at the Northcote High School’s extra- curricular activities including the coding club and the debating club where he won the title of Best Speaker. He is also a talented violinist, performing in the school Senior Strings Ensemble and the Chamber Orchestra. |
STUDENT LEADERSHIP COMMENDATION AWARD 2018 |
Nguyen Kieu Khanh (Candy) Bui has consistently contributed to her school community since coming to Northcote High School from Vietnam. As the International Student Captain, Candy has demonstrated great leadership skills. She established a project called DREAMS to help her peers choose career pathways that aligned to their interests and encourage them to follow their passions. She also spent her summer holidays researching and writing guides for her international student peers to help them with their critical thinking, writing and debating skills. Candy established the “Open-minded Friday’ lunchtime program to help Year 11 and 12 students to deal with exam stress through music. Outside of her school community, Candy has volunteered her time to fundraise for the Little Sisters of the Poor through a High Tea event. |
YEAR 11 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD 2015 |
