Success & New Beginnings at Gilroy Santa Maria College

Life after school has commenced for Gilroy Santa Maria College’s Class of 2025, with a variety of pathways being undertaken.

The initial weeks after graduation were met with much excitement thanks to the release of academic results, University offers and employment opportunities.

In 2025 GSMC had 100% of Year 12 students obtain their Queensland Certificate of Education, with 93% of that class awarded one or more Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications.

From the Class of 2025, 40% of the ATAR eligible students scored 90+, with two graduating students receiving Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority Subject Achievement Commendations for achieving 100% in General English.

Some GSMC school leavers have grabbed the tool belt and commenced apprenticeships, some have stepped straight into full time employment, and others have just packed their bags for the first year of University.

Locally, seven 2025 Year 12 students have commenced employment across Ingham, made possible thanks to the GSMC Work Placement Program which students are able to undertake from Year 10.

There are also four former GSMC School-Based Apprenticeship/Traineeship students transitioning into full time employment this year with businesses such as: Devietti Motors, Scott Gibson Building, Logilytics and SpinFX Electrical.

While these alumni have left the school yard behind, the next group of GSMC students have been warmly welcomed in Year 7.

Students from across the district have graduated from numerous primary schools to now call themselves part of the GSMC family.  

While their journey in the college colours is just beginning, if they share the same success as our recent graduates, there will be plenty to celebrate for the Class of 2031.