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TCE ATAR Calculator — Estimate your ATAR from your TCE results.

Turn your TCE subject results into an estimated ATAR, built for Tasmania's tertiary entrance. No signup, instant results. Prefer the TAS ATAR Calculator? →

TES out of 75 · best 5 scaled scores · ~3,000-student cohort
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Add at least 5 Level 3 or 4 courses and your results. We scale your best five into a TES out of 75. All maths runs in your browser — nothing is saved.

About this Tasmania ATAR calculator

This tool estimates your Tasmanian ATAR. TCE works in a clear way. Each Level 3 or 4 course gives you a scaled score out of 15. UTAS adds your best five scaled scores. That total is your Tertiary Entrance Score, out of 75. We turn it into an ATAR. For the full method, see our methodology page.

Only Level 3 and 4 courses count towards your ATAR. Level 1 and 2 courses still help you finish the TCE. Tasmania also lets you count two years of study. Three of your five must be from your final year. You can only use two years in total.

Some subjects scale up. Others scale down. This depends on who else takes them, not how hard they feel. Got your estimate? The section above shows University of Tasmania courses. UTAS is the only university in the state. Many of its courses have lower cutoffs. You can also use your ATAR to apply interstate.

UTAS sets your real ATAR. It arrives in late December or early January. This estimate gets you close. It cannot be exact yet. Scaling depends on this year's students. That data does not exist until results day. Use this to plan and aim.

Tasmanian results are set by TASC, whose published standards feed the national ATAR scaling used here.

TAS ATAR — common questions

How is the ATAR calculated in TAS?

You get a result in each subject. UTAS scales each result against the state. Your best results are added into a Tertiary Entrance Score (TES). That total is ranked against every student. Your place in that line becomes your ATAR. The ATAR runs from 0 to 99.95.

What is the TES in Tasmania?

The TES is your Tertiary Entrance Score. UTAS adds your best five scaled subjects. The most you can score is 75. The TES is ranked to give your ATAR.

Why is my ATAR lower than my marks?

Your ATAR is a rank, not a mark. It shows where you placed against everyone else. Marks show what you scored. The two are not the same. Your marks are also scaled before ranking. So a high average can still give a lower ATAR. This is normal and happens to most students.

How accurate is this calculator before results day?

It uses the real method and the latest scaling data. Most estimates land within a few ATAR points. It cannot be exact yet. This year's scaling is not set until results come out. Use it as a guide, not a promise.

Which subjects scale up the most in TAS?

Maths scales best in Tasmania. Specialised Maths and Methods are the top two. Chemistry, Physics and languages also scale well. English Literature is the best English subject. A subject scales up when its students are strong across all subjects. But scaling only helps if you do well in that subject.

Does picking high-scaling subjects guarantee a high ATAR?

No. This is the biggest myth about the ATAR. Scaling only helps if you score well. A high mark in a subject you love beats a low mark in a 'high-scaling' one. Pick subjects you can do well in.

What's a good ATAR?

There is no single good number. It depends on the course you want. The middle ATAR is near 70. Above 80 puts you in the top fifth. Above 90 puts you in the top tenth. A good ATAR is one that gets you in.

Can I get into uni with a low ATAR?

Yes. Many courses take ATARs in the 60s and 70s. Bonus points can lift you higher. There are also paths that skip the ATAR. These include TAFE, diplomas, bridging courses and portfolios. A low ATAR is one door, not the only one.

Which subjects count towards my Tasmanian ATAR?

Only Level 3 and Level 4 subjects count. Level 1 and 2 subjects help you finish the TCE. They do not add to your TES.

Can I use subjects from two years?

Yes. Tasmania lets you count subjects across two years. Three of your five must be from your final year. You can only use two years in total.

What if I repeat a subject?

You cannot count the same subject twice. If you repeat it, the higher score is used. The lower attempt is dropped.

How do bonus points and adjustment factors work?

Bonus points do not change your ATAR. They change your selection rank for a course. You might earn them for your area, your school, or hardship. They can lift your effective rank by 5 to 10 points. Each university sets its own scheme.

What is the highest ATAR? Why not 100?

The top ATAR is 99.95, not 100. The ATAR is a rank in steps of 0.05. To score 100 you would need to beat everyone, including yourself. So 99.95 is the top. It means you are in the top 0.05%.

Is UTAS the only university in Tasmania?

Yes. UTAS is the only uni in the state. It runs the state's admissions too. Many of its courses have lower cutoffs. You can also apply interstate with your ATAR.

What is scaling and why does it happen?

Scaling makes subjects fair to compare. Each subject has a different group of students. UTAS looks at how that group does across all their subjects. A strong group scales the subject up. A weaker group scales it down. It is about the group, not how hard the subject feels.

Why do different ATAR calculators give different numbers?

Each calculator models scaling in its own way. The exact scaling data is not fully public. So small gaps between tools are normal. Treat every estimate as a guide. Your real ATAR comes only on results day.

What's the difference between my ATAR and my subject marks?

Your marks are scores in each subject. Your ATAR is one rank for all of them together. Marks can sit out of 100. The ATAR runs from 0 to 99.95. One is what you got. The other is where you placed.

Should I enter my predicted or real marks?

Either works in this tool. Before results day, use your best honest guess. Base it on your recent tasks and trials. Do not enter your dream score. The estimate is only as good as the marks you put in.

Does dropping or failing a subject hurt my ATAR?

Only your best subjects count, so dropping one is often fine. You just need enough subjects left. A failed subject can count as a low or zero score. It hurts most when it is one of your counted subjects.

Is my ATAR the same across Australia?

Yes. The ATAR is national. An 85 in one state equals an 85 in another. You can use it to apply anywhere in Australia. You can also use it years later if you take a break.

Can my ATAR change after I receive it?

No. Your ATAR is set once your results are final. It will not go up or down later. You can ask for a check of your marks. The rank itself stays fixed for that year.

When do TAS ATAR results come out?

Your ATAR comes out around the new year. You get it soon after your TCE results. UTAS shares the exact date in advance.

Where do I get my real TAS ATAR?

Your real ATAR comes from UTAS, which runs Tasmania's admissions. You view it online with your login. Your school and the UTAS website show you how.

Why is my friend’s ATAR higher with similar marks?

Subject mix and scaling explain most of the gap. Your friend may take subjects that scaled higher. Or they placed higher within their groups. Near the top, a small mark gap can mean a bigger rank gap. Focus on your own results.

Does this calculator save my marks?

No. All the maths runs in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server. Close the tab and your marks are gone. We cannot see them, store them, or share them.

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