NSW and VIC reference tables for Years 3–12. Find the score for your child’s year, understand the result and choose the next challenge.
Choose the competition year, then the state and school year. This page is the NSW/VIC score lookup. For what Credit, Distinction, High Distinction and Prize mean, use the separate award guide.
| Your question | Use this page | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Which threshold applies? | NSW table or VIC table | Use the student’s school year, not just the division label. |
| Is the award a good result? | AMC awards explained | An award band is relative performance, not a percentage mark. |
| What should we practise? | After-AMC learning plan | Inspect missed questions before selecting a course. |
These are reference tables reproduced from the supplied 2026 information. A separately accessible official state-table publication has not been independently verified here. Use the school-issued result and AMT’s final determination if there is a discrepancy; do not apply these thresholds to QLD, WA or another year.
Reviewed 3 October 2026. AMT AMC information. Worked examples and suggested routines are Ace Achievers guidance; they are not official entry or placement rules.
First match 2026 → NSW or VIC → your child’s school year → award column. A score alone is insufficient: the same mark may produce a different award in another year or region. These are Australian Mathematics Competition tables, not US AMC 10/12 scores. A percentile compares entrants; a raw score counts marks.
Find your child’s year level, then read across to the award column.
On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every award.
| Division | Year level | Proficiency | Credit | Distinction | High Distinction | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Primary | 3 | 32 | 52 | 70 | 88 | 111 |
| 4 | 32 | 65 | 82 | 99 | 124 | |
| Upper Primary | 5 | 32 | 65 | 82 | 104 | 122 |
| 6 | 32 | 73 | 93 | 116 | 129 | |
| Junior | 7 | 32 | 53 | 71 | 93 | 116 |
| 8 | 32 | 58 | 76 | 100 | 121 | |
| Intermediate | 9 | 32 | 51 | 69 | 92 | 118 |
| 10 | 32 | 54 | 72 | 97 | 118 | |
| Senior | 11 | 32 | 48 | 64 | 83 | 116 |
| 12 | 32 | 50 | 67 | 89 | 126 |
Based on supplied Australian Maths Trust information. Final interpretation and award decisions rest with AMT; cut-off scores may be adjusted slightly. For reference only. AMT scoring and award guidance.
Find your child’s year level, then read across to the award column.
On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every award.
| Division | Year level | Proficiency | Credit | Distinction | High Distinction | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Primary | 3 | 32 | 45 | 61 | 79 | 95 |
| 4 | 32 | 55 | 71 | 88 | 110 | |
| Upper Primary | 5 | 32 | 56 | 71 | 90 | 110 |
| 6 | 32 | 62 | 78 | 99 | 124 | |
| Junior | 7 | 32 | 47 | 63 | 89 | 118 |
| 8 | 32 | 52 | 70 | 97 | 120 | |
| Intermediate | 9 | 32 | 48 | 64 | 91 | 115 |
| 10 | 32 | 50 | 67 | 93 | 120 | |
| Senior | 11 | 32 | 47 | 62 | 84 | 117 |
| 12 | 32 | 52 | 68 | 87 | 120 |
Based on supplied Australian Maths Trust information. Final interpretation and award decisions rest with AMT; cut-off scores may be adjusted slightly. For reference only. AMT scoring and award guidance.
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AMT compares results within school year and region, and the distribution changes with each paper. A published threshold is not a permanent target for every child. These 2026 NSW/VIC values were transcribed from the supplied AMT-labelled information; a publicly accessible official numeric original has not been independently verified here. Check the award on your child’s official result with the school or AMT if it differs. Tables retained and transcription reviewed 29 September 2026; final interpretation and adjustments belong to AMT.
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