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Theatre Studies: scaling 2026, assessment & grade cut-offs
official VTAC & VCAA data · 2026 forecastA raw study score of 40 in Theatre Studies scaled to 39.0 in the 2025 VTAC report, and is forecast to scale to about 39.2 in 2026. Theatre Studies scales close to the raw score; at a raw 40 its scaling has fallen by 1.0 points since 2022. The 2025 mean study score was 28.7.
Theatre Studies scaling: raw to scaled study scoreOfficial VTAC scaling reports 2022–2025, plus the 2026 forecast (a recency-weighted blend of the last six reports).
| Raw study score | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 |
| 45 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| 40 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 39.2 |
| 35 | 34.0 | 34.0 | 34.0 | 34.0 | 34.0 |
| 30 | 29.0 | 29.0 | 28.0 | 28.0 | 28.2 |
| 25 | 24.0 | 23.0 | 23.0 | 23.0 | 23.1 |
| 20 | 19.0 | 18.0 | 18.0 | 18.0 | 18.1 |
Scaled scores between VTAC's published anchor points are interpolated. See every subject's scaling curve and the method and accuracy.
How Theatre Studies is assessedDefault weights from the VCAA study design; the calculator lets you edit them.
| Assessment | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3–4 SACs | school-assessed | 45% |
| Monologue exam | external | 25% |
| Written exam | external | 30% |
Theatre Studies grade cut-offs 2026: forecastThe lowest mark each grade starts at, forecast from the last three years' official VCAA cut-offs. Typical error is shown as "likely ±".
Coursework Units 3–4 school-assessed · out of 150 · forecast state average 75%
| A+ | A | B+ | B | C+ | C | D+ | D | E+ | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 forecast | 136 | 123 | 112 | 103 | 93 | 79 | 53 | 31 | 22 | 14 |
| likely ± | 1.6 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| 2025 actual | 135 | 123 | 112 | 103 | 92 | 75 | 48 | 25 | 19 | 15 |
| 2024 actual | 136 | 124 | 113 | 105 | 97 | 87 | 60 | 40 | 30 | 15 |
| 2023 actual | 138 | 123 | 111 | 101 | 92 | 81 | 57 | 35 | 18 | 10 |
Monologue Examination external · out of 300 · forecast state average 67%
| A+ | A | B+ | B | C+ | C | D+ | D | E+ | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 forecast | 274 | 246 | 226 | 207 | 186 | 168 | 146 | 122 | 48 | 29 |
| likely ± | 9.3 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9.3 | 5.4 |
| 2025 actual | 276 | 247 | 227 | 207 | 185 | 166 | 142 | 116 | 45 | 30 |
| 2024 actual | 271 | 243 | 223 | 206 | 187 | 171 | 152 | 130 | 60 | 25 |
| 2023 actual | 275 | 249 | 227 | 209 | 190 | 173 | 151 | 127 | 37 | 30 |
Written Examination external · out of 100 · forecast state average 60%
| A+ | A | B+ | B | C+ | C | D+ | D | E+ | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 forecast | 84 | 76 | 69 | 63 | 56 | 50 | 42 | 34 | 19 | 10 |
| likely ± | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 1.8 |
| 2025 actual | 83 | 76 | 70 | 64 | 58 | 52 | 44 | 36 | 20 | 10 |
| 2024 actual | 84 | 76 | 68 | 61 | 53 | 47 | 40 | 30 | 16 | 10 |
| 2023 actual | 85 | 77 | 70 | 63 | 55 | 48 | 40 | 32 | 18 | 10 |
Cut-offs change every year with how hard the assessment is, so a harder paper can move every grade together. See the full 2025 grade distribution for Theatre Studies →
About Theatre Studies
Interpret scripts through acting, direction and design; monologue exam plus written analysis.
- Craft focus (design/direction) beyond acting
- Monologue exam is a defined, preparable target
- Strong theatre-school preparation
Typical time commitment: 4–6 hours a week outside class.
Theatre Studies questions
What does a study score of 40 in Theatre Studies scale to?
In the 2025 VTAC scaling report a raw 40 in Theatre Studies scaled to 39.0. ATARtools forecasts about 39.2 for 2026, from a recency-weighted blend of the last six reports. Treat it as a guide: VTAC publishes the real 2026 numbers in December.
Is Theatre Studies scaled up or down?
Theatre Studies scales close to the raw score. In 2025 a raw 30 scaled to 28.0, a raw 40 to 39.0 and a raw 45 to 45.0. For 2026 the forecast is 28.2, 39.2 and 45.0. At a raw 40, scaling has fallen by 1.0 points since 2022.
What mark do I need for an A+ in the Theatre Studies Monologue Examination?
We forecast the 2026 A+ cut-off at about 274 out of 300 (likely ±9.3 marks) and an A from about 246. For reference the A+ cut-off was 276 in 2025, 271 in 2024 and 275 in 2023. The forecast is the recency-weighted average of the last three years' official cut-offs.
What mark do I need for an A+ in the Theatre Studies Written Examination?
We forecast the 2026 A+ cut-off at about 84 out of 100 (likely ±3.1 marks) and an A from about 76. For reference the A+ cut-off was 83 in 2025, 84 in 2024 and 85 in 2023. The forecast is the recency-weighted average of the last three years' official cut-offs.
How is Theatre Studies assessed?
Unit 3–4 SACs (45%), Monologue exam (25%), Written exam (30%). School-assessed marks are statistically moderated against the external exam results, then the study score is scaled by VTAC for the ATAR.