Latin Scaling 2026 — Raw to Scaled Study Score
In Latin, a raw study score of 30 scales to about 46 (+16 points) under 2025 VTAC scaling, so it scales up. See the full raw-to-scaled table below, then compute your ATAR with the calculator.
Latin is consistently the highest-scaling VCE subject. A raw 30 can scale to an extraordinary 46—a +16 point boost. The small, highly academic cohort drives this exceptional scaling. If you have access to Latin and aptitude for classical languages, it can dramatically elevate your ATAR. The catch? It requires years of study and isn't widely offered.
Latin scaling table (2025 VTAC)
| Raw study score | Scaled study score | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 35 | +15 |
| 25 | 42 | +17 |
| 30 | 46 | +16 |
| 35 | 50 | +15 |
| 40 | 53 | +13 |
| 45 | 54 | +9 |
| 50 | 55 | +5 |
Indicative scaled scores, calculated from 2025 VTAC scaling data (study scores are a 0–50 scale). For exact figures see the official VTAC scaling report. Re-stamped when VTAC publishes the new report each December.
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Latin scaling FAQ
Does Latin scale up or down in VCE?
Latin scales up. Under 2025 VTAC scaling, a raw study score of 30 scales to about 46 (+16 points).
What does a raw study score of 30 in Latin scale to?
A raw study score of 30 in Latin scales to approximately 46 under 2025 VTAC scaling.
What raw study score do I need for a scaled 40 in Latin?
You need a raw study score of about 24 in Latin to reach a scaled score of 40, based on 2025 VTAC scaling.
Want to understand why VCE subjects scale? Read the full explainer at HZ Tutoring.