Strong Results in the 2025 CAT Mathematics Competition
In May, 80 Darwin High School students from Years 10–12 took part in the Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) Competition – a national one-hour problem-solving challenge that pushes students to think creatively and logically.
The CAT competition stands out for its high level of difficulty, often considered more complex than both the KSF and AMC mathematics competitions. It includes a mix of multiple-choice and integer-response questions, as well as unique three-stage problems designed to develop informal algorithms and test them on data sets of increasing complexity.
We are incredibly proud of all students who participated, particularly those who achieved Distinctions and Credits across all year levels. A special congratulations goes to Joseph Laurie (Year 12), who was awarded Best in School.
Results Summary
Year 10
• Distinction – Renee Li, Nokthor Tripura
• Credit – Felix Tevlin, Clementine Heaslip, Oriana Dupal
Year 11
• Distinction – Micah Buchanan
• Credit – Victor Kong, Ashen Palihawadana, Jethro Llewellyn, Cooper Bament, Simran Kandal, Lien Tjhung, Douglas Greenwood, Hanna Eastick, Alice Cotter
Year 12
• Distinction – Joseph Laurie
• Credit – Allynna Batnag, Ethan Potgieter, Sophia Sabay, Marco Vanzanella, Xavier Hall, Haylia Lewis
We commend all students for their efforts in tackling such a demanding competition and thank our Mathematics Competition Champion Ms Tan for supporting student participation in this enriching academic opportunity.
