Literature Scaling 2026 — Raw to Scaled Study Score
In Literature, a raw study score of 30 scales to about 31 (+1 points) under 2025 VTAC scaling, so it scales up. See the full raw-to-scaled table below, then compute your ATAR with the calculator.
Literature maintains roughly neutral scaling with a raw 30 becoming approximately 31. It's considered more challenging than standard English but offers marginally better scaling. If you love close reading, literary analysis, and engaging deeply with texts, Literature can be both rewarding and strategically sound.
Literature scaling table (2025 VTAC)
| Raw study score | Scaled study score | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 25 | 26 | +1 |
| 30 | 31 | +1 |
| 35 | 36 | +1 |
| 40 | 41 | +1 |
| 45 | 46 | +1 |
| 50 | 50 | 0 |
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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Literature scaling FAQ
Does Literature scale up or down in VCE?
Literature scales up. Under 2025 VTAC scaling, a raw study score of 30 scales to about 31 (+1 points).
What does a raw study score of 30 in Literature scale to?
A raw study score of 30 in Literature scales to approximately 31 under 2025 VTAC scaling.
What raw study score do I need for a scaled 40 in Literature?
You need a raw study score of about 39 in Literature 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.