It's Academic| Company type | Television program |
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| Industry | Television broadcasting |
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| Founded | 1968 |
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| Headquarters | Australia |
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| Products | Children's quiz program |
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It's Academic is an Australian children's quiz program adapted from its American counterpart, where students representing different schools compete by answering questions spanning subjects such as English, mathematics, science, geography, sports, music, and contemporary culture.
History
Initially broadcast on Network Ten between 1968 and 1969 with John Bailey as host, the series then transitioned to the Seven Network from 1970 until 1978. A local revival occurred on Seven Perth from 2001 to 2004, preceding a nationwide relaunch on 17 October 2005. The final season aired on 7two showcased Grade 6 participants, typically aged 11 to 12 years.
The early incarnation inspired comedic sketches on The Late Show, performed by comedians including Santo Cilauro, Rob Sitch, and Tom Gleisner. Among notable contestants, actor and comedian Magda Szubanski captained a team in 1976 while attending Year 10 at Siena College.
During the 1970s, hosting duties were undertaken by personalities such as Danny Webb (HSV-7), Trevor Sutton (BTQ-7), Andrew Harwood (ATN-7 and HSV-7), Sandy Roberts (ADS-7), Alec McAskill (ADS-7), Jeff Newman (TVW-7), alongside John Bailey. In subsequent years, Jeff Newman presented the Perth edition while Simon Reeve hosted the national version.
Original format
In the 1960s and 1970s iteration of It's Academic, each team consisted of three students with an additional reserve member, drawn from three separate high schools within each state. Participants were generally around 15 or 16 years old, corresponding to Year Ten. Victorious teams progressed through state semifinals and finals, often culminating in national grand finals. Recordings took place before live audiences on Saturdays under the supervision of school staff.
Early rounds required team captains to choose numbered question packets. Teams answered questions without penalty for incorrect responses but operated under time constraints and could opt to pass on challenging queries. All team members were eligible to answer; if two members responded simultaneously, the captain determined the final answer. The competition concluded with a "beat the buzzer" round followed by a video-clip segment; penalties were enforced during the buzzer round. Ties were settled using tie-breaker question packets.
Participants at the state level usually received Sheaffer or Parker pen sets as keepsakes, while winning schools were awarded dictionaries or encyclopedias. State final champions earned cash prizes of A$500 (equivalent to $2,732–$6,505 in 2022), with national prizes of comparable value also distributed. In 1971, the national winning team toured Hollywood.
The pilot and first two seasons of the Australian version (1968–69) were produced by Network Ten in Sydney and Victoria with John Bailey hosting; Marist Brothers Eastwood secured both New South Wales finals. The program shifted to the Seven Network in 1970, filmed at ATN 7 studios in Epping, NSW, with Andrew Harwood as host. Marist Brothers Eastwood reached the final again in 1970 but did not win.
In 1970, an interstate competition titled "It's Academic Challenge" brought together all three state champion teams; in 1971, Queensland’s Inala State High School emerged victorious in this Challenge final.
Revamped Format
The 2008 edition introduced six fresh schools each week, with victorious teams progressing to the semifinals and grand finals. Every episode showcases five teams—green, red, blue, yellow, and purple—each comprising six players. Achieving a "Clean Sweep" occurs when a team correctly answers every question in the first round; a correct response immediately following awards 20 points.
Question rounds focus on one team at a time; players have five seconds (extended for spelling challenges) to provide an answer after discussion. If two participants submit differing answers simultaneously, the team captain decides the final response.
The Random Spotlight feature randomly selects an individual player to respond to a question covering any subject matter, ranging from academic topics to popular culture.
Beat the Buzzer allows all teams to buzz in within 45 seconds to answer; a correct response yields 10 points while an incorrect one deducts 10 points. Responses given after the time limit do not influence scoring.
Added in Season 2, the information segment includes a short report followed by a buzz-in question worth 10 points. Initially, correct responders gained the privilege of answering first in the subsequent question round—a rule later discontinued. Teams answering incorrectly are excluded from the next question without losing points; the remaining teams then compete.
In Watch This Space, teams view a one-minute video clip and compete by buzzing in to answer three to five related questions, each worth 10 points gained or lost. In later seasons, screenshots appear after every question.
The Unscramble this Picture Puzzle segment features sliding puzzles ranging from 3x3 to 5x5 grids depicting people, places, or objects. Buzzing halts the puzzle; correctly identifying it awards 10 points and reveals the image. Wrong guesses incur no penalty but bar that team from further attempts until others respond or the answer is disclosed if all fail.
The team that solves the puzzle chooses one of three topics for Fact or Fiction, a true-or-false round introduced in 2006. Teams buzz in to answer five statements about their selected topic within five seconds.
Scoring
- All teams begin with 100 points. At the return in 2005, points could not be lost, making the initial 100 less significant.
- In individual team question rounds, each correct answer adds 10 points; no deductions occur for incorrect answers.
- Correct responses during Random Spotlight earn 20 points; wrong answers have no penalty.
- Buzzer rounds award 10 points for correct answers but deduct 10 for wrong ones. Originally, incorrect buzzer responses did not result in penalties.
The school with the highest cumulative score at week's end advances to semifinals and grand finals. Daily winners do not accumulate additional points or rewards. Ties during the week remain unresolved; however, if a tie persists after the week concludes, a Friday tie-breaker takes place. The team answering correctly gains 10 points and advances; an incorrect reply results in a deduction of 10 points and allows their opponent to move forward.
Episodes
The following is a partial compilation of episodes along with participating schools and winners. Season finals feature returning victorious schools.
Season 1 (2005–06)
| Episode
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Winner
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Runner-up
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Third Place
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| Heat 1
17–21 October 2005
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Sadleir
1990
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Our Lady Queen of Peace
1010
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St. Michael's
840
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| Heat 2
24–28 October 2005
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Holy Spirit
1630
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Birchgrove
1530
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Seven Hills
1190
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| Heat 3
31 October–4 November 2005
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| Heat 4
7–11 November 2005
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Denistone East
1520
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Bert Oldfield Public
1470
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Telopea
1260
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| Heat 5
14–18 November 2005
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Carlingford
unknown
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St. Therese Primary
unknown
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Epping North
unknown
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| Heat 6
21–25 November 2005
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St. Ambrose
1500
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Dundas
1460
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Maronite College of the Holy Family
1440
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| Heat 7
28 November–2 December 2005
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| Heat 8
5–9 December 2005
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| Heat 9
12–16 December 2005
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| Semi-Final 1
19–23 December 2005
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Castle Hill
1st Place
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St. Gerard's
unknown
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St. Mark's
unknown
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| Semi-Final 2
26–30 December 2005
|
Denistone East
1600
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St. Ambrose
1520
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Carlingford
1410
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| Semi-Final 3
2–6 January 2006
|
Sadleir
1760
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Balmain
1190
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OLH
980
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| Grand Final
9–13 January 2006
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Castle Hill
1870
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Sadleir
1210
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Denistone East
890
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Season 2 (2006)
| Episode
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Winner
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Runner-up
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Third Place
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| Heat 1
27–31 March
|
Matthew Pearce
1480
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St. Madeleine's
1410
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Castle Cove
1160
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| Heat 2
3–7 April
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Chatswood Public School
1460
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MLC Burwood
1450
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North Ryde
1360
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| Heat 3
10–14 April
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Quakers Hill East
1450
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Bexley North
1440
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St. Mary's
1220
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| Heat 4
17–21 April
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Artarmon Public
1570
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Rouse Hill
1340
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Ramsgate Public
1180
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| Heat 5
24–28 April
|
Colyton
1510
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St. Michael's Lane Cove
1440
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Loreta Kirribilli
1370
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| Heat 6
1–5 May
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Putney
1490
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Blacktown South
1440
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Gordon West
1400
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| Heat 7
8–12 May
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Knox Grammar
1490
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Forestville
1390
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International
1350
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| Heat 8
15–19 May
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Dural Public
1630
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Westmead
1370
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St. Martha's
1340
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| Heat 9
22–26 May
|
Mount Colah
1460</ small >
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align = center Sacred Heart < br > < small >1290< / small >
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29 May –2 June
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align = center Artarmon Public < br > < small >1520< / small >
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5 –9 June
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align = center Colyton Public < br > < small >1550< / small >
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12 –16 June
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19 –23 June
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Season 3 (2006)
| Episode
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Winner
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Runner-up
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Third Place
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| Heat 1
14–18 August
|
Truscott Street
1390
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St. Patrick's
1350
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Santa Sabina
1300
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| Heat 2
21–25 August
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| Heat 3
28 August–1 September
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| Heat 4
4–8 September
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Redfield
1330
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Lynwood Park
1300
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Taren Point
1180
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| Heat 5
11–15 September
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*Patrician
1440
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Kings Langley
1440
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Arden
1330
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| Heat 6
18–22 September
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| Heat 7
25–29 September
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St. Therese
1330
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Masada
1320
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St. Peter's
1220
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| Heat 8
2–6 October
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| Heat 9
9–13 October
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Semi-Finals and Grand Final (Season 3)
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Semi-Finals and Grand Final (Season 3)
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Semi-Finals and Grand Final (Season 3)
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Semi-Finals and Grand Final (Season 3)
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Semi-Finals and Grand Final (Season 3)
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Semi-Finals and Grand Final (Season 3)
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Semi-Finals and Grand Final (Season 3)
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Semi-Finals and Grand Final (Season 3)
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Semi-Finals and Grand Final (Season 3)
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Semi-Finals and Grand Final (Season 3)
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Semi-Finals and Grand Final (Season 3)
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Semi-Finals and Grand Final (Season 3)
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Semi-Finals and Grand Final (Season 3)
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Semi-Finals and Grand Final (Season 3)
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Grand Final, Season 3: 6–10 November
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| width=144 ! Winner ! Runner-up ! Third Place
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Patrician Brothers' College, Fairfield
| Good Shepherd
| Kellyville Public
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Season 4 (2007)
| Episode
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Winner
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Runner-up
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Third Place
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| Heat 1
26 February–2 March
|
St. Euphemia
1400
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Mowbray Public
1310
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Coogee Boys
1280
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| Heat 2
5–9 March
|
Pennant Hills
1680
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Holsworthy
1260
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Caves Beach
1240
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| Heat 3
12–16 March
|
Star of The Sea
1420
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Castle Hill
1380
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Pacific Hills
1310
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| Heat 4
19–23 March
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Winston Hills
1280
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Sadleir
1270
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Sule College
1250
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| Heat 5
26–30 March
|
Blakehurst
1370
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Beresford Road
1360
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Warrawee
1340
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| Heat 6
2–6 April
|
Waverley College
1510
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Northern Beaches
1280
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OLR ST Mary
1270
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| Heat 7
9–13 April
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St. Gertrude's
1380
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Oxford Falls Grammar
1350
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Meriden Junior
1300
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| Heat 8
16–20 April
|
Sacred Heart Mosman
1290
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Parramatta
1280
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Athelstane
1070
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| Heat 9
23–27 April
|
Cranbrook School
1470
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Roseville College
1430
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St. Aloysius Cronulla
1200
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| Semi-Final 1
30 April–4 May
|
St. Euphemia College School
1300
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Winston Hills
1280
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Cranbrook
1250
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| Semi-Final 2
7–11 May
|
Pennant Hills
1410
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Waverley College
1290
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St. Gertrude's
1240
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| Semi-Final 3
14–18 May
|
Our Lady Star of the Sea
1400
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Blakehurst
1260
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Sacred Heart Mosman
1200
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| Grand Final
21–25 May
|
Pennant Hills Public School
1430
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Our Lady Star of the Sea
1420
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St. Euphemia College School
1180
|
Season 5 (2007)
| Episode
|
Winner
|
Runner-up
|
Third Place
|
| Heat 1
17–21 September
|
Narellan Public
1410
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Bethel Christian Academy
1220
|
Holy Family Nelson Irvine Primary
1210
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| Heat 2
24–28 September
|
St. Spyridon College
1520
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St. Mels Primary
1310
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St. Marys
1280
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| Heat 3
1–5 October
|
Al Zahra
1350</ small >
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Camden South
< small >1240< / small >
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Maitland Public
< small >1190< / small >
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Heat 4
8 – 12 October
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Alexandria Park
< small >1380< / small >
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O.L.M.C.
< small >1340< / small >
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Covenant
< small >1280< / small >
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Heat 5
15 – 19 October
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SCECGS Redlands
< small >1440< / small >
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Ryde East
< small >1330< / small >
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Barnier Public
< small >1270< / small >
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Heat 6
22 – 26 October
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West Pennant Hills
< small >1450< / small >
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Ellison Public
< small >1240< / small >
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Al Noori
< small >1210< / small >
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Heat 7
29 October – 2 November
|
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Kensington
< small >1490< / small >
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Berowra
< small >1400< / small >
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Eastwood
< small >1360< / small >
|
| align = center |
Heat 8
5 – 9 November
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Marsden Road
< small >1430< / small >
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St Pauls Apostle
< small >1370< / small >
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St. Pius X
< small >1360< / small >
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Heat 9
12 – 16 November
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Strathfield South
< small >1430< / small >
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Widemere
< small >1300< / small >
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St. Kevins
< small >1280< / small >
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Semi-Final 1
19 – 23 November
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West Pennant Hills
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Semi-Final 2
26 – 30 November
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Alexandria Park
< small >1480< / small >
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St. Spyridon
< small >1330< / small >
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Narellan Public
< small >1190< / small >
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Semi-Final 3
3 – 7 December
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Strathfield South
< small >1430< / small >
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Kensington
< small >1270< / small >
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Marsden Road
< small >1230< / small >
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Grand Final
10 – 14 December
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Strathfield South
< small >1480< / small >
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West Pennant Hills
< small >1390< / small >
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Alexandria Park
< small >1200< / small >
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Season 6 (2008)
| Episode
|
Winner
|
Runner-Up
|
Third Place
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| Heat 1
3–7 March
|
Rockdale*
1330
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St. Marks
1320
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Riverview
1250
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| Heat 2
10–14 March
|
St. Joseph's
1270
|
Mascot Public
1150
|
Ruse Public
1150
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| Heat 3
17–21 March
|
Wattle Grove
1210
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Cambletown East
1070
|
Crown Street
1050
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| Heat 4
24–28 March
|
Jannali Public
1270
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Leura Public
1210
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Parklea Public
1180
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| Heat 5
31 March–4 April
|
Hazelbrook Public
1280
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Winston Heights
1270
|
Clemton Park
1230
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| Heat 6
7–11 April
|
Sutherland Shire
1360
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Narrabeen Lakes
1290
|
Glenmore Road
1190
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| Heat 7
14–18 April
|
Narellan Vale
1340
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Bilgola Plateau
1250
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Penrith Christian
1140
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| Heat 8
21–25 April
|
Burnside
1290
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William Stimson
1280
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AIA
1130
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| Heat 9
28 April–2 May
|
St. Luke's Grammar
1290
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Beaumont Hills
1230
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Maitland Christian
4080
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| Semi-Final 1
5–9 May
|
St. Luke's Grammar
unknown
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| Semi-Final 2
12–16 May
|
Jannali Public
1280
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Burnside Public
1160
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Narellan Vale Public
1140
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| Semi-Final 3
19–23 May
|
Hazelbrook Public
1390
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Sutherland Shire
1360
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St. Joseph's
1330
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| Grand Final
26–30 May
|
Hazelbrook Public
1330
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St. Luke's Grammar
1280
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Jannali Public
1220
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Season 7 (2008)
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4 –8 August
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align = center Mona Vale < br >< small >1420< / small >
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align = center CCAS < br >< small >1340< / small >
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align = center Bonnet Bay < br >< small >1230< / small >
align = center Heat 6
11 –15 August
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align = center Wentworth Falls < br >< small >1360< / small >
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align = center Loreto Kirribilli < br >< small >1340< / small >
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align = center William Clarke < br >< small >1240< / small >
align = center Heat 7
18 –22 August
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Wilkins Public
< small >1540< / small >
Heat 8
25 –29 August
Heat 9
1 –5 September
Semi-Final 1
8 –12 September
Semi-Final 2
15 –19 September
Semi-Final 3
22 –26 September
Grand Final
29 September –3 October
| Episode
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Winner
|
Runner-Up
|
Third Place
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| Heat 1
7–11 July
|
Woollahra
1540
|
Avalon
1350
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Bexley North
1260
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| Heat 2
14–18 July
|
St. Joseph's
1340
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Soldiers Point
1230
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St. Felix
1220
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| Heat 3
21–25 July
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St. Andrews
1350
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Mater Dai
1340
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Shelly Public
1260
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| Heat 4
28 July–1 August
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Hunter Christian
1420</ small >
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align = center Narrabeen North < br >< small >1210< / small >
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align = center Liverpool Public < br >< small >1330< / small >
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Oakhill Drive
< small >1370< / small >
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John Warby
< small >970< / small >
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Blaxland East
< small >1280< / small >
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Double Bay
< small >1180< / small >
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Maria Regina
< small >1170< / small >
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St. Mary St. Mina
< small >1440< / small >
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Maronite College of the Holy Family
< small >1230< / small >
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TWPS
< small >1140< / small >
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St. Mary St. Mina
< small >1410< / small >
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Blaxland
< small >1400< / small >
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Mona Vale
< small >1380< / small >
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Woollahra
< small >1460< / small >
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St. Joseph's
< small >1420< / small >
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Hunter Christian
< small >1320< / small >
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Woollahra
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Season 8 (2009)
| Episode
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Winner
|
Runner-up
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Third Place
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| Heat 1
30 March–3 April
|
Yagoona Public
1400
|
Prouille
1360
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Panania Public
1190
|
| Heat 2
6–10 April
|
Georges Hall
1490
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Blaxcell Street
1460
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Ermington West
1140
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| Heat 3
13–17 April
|
OLOR
1420
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Cecil Hills
1180
|
St. Francis
1030
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| Heat 4
20–24 April
|
Scots College
1440
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Macquarie Fields
1360
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Norwest
1180
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| Heat 5
27 April–1 May
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Pymble Ladies College
1450
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Quakers Hill
1420
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Busby West
1030
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| Heat 6
4–8 May
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Cammaray
1500
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Northcross
1320
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Cobbity
1130
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| Heat 7
11–15 May
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| Heat 8
18–22 May
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| Heat 9
25–29 May
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| Semi-Final 1
1–5 June
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Pymble Ladies College
unknown
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Darcy Road
unknown
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Our Lady of the Rosary
unknown
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| Semi-Final 2
8–12 June
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| Semi-Final 3
15–19 June
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| Grand Final
22–26 June
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Pymble Ladies College
1390
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Georges Hall Public
1350
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Ironbark Ridge Public
1220
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Season 9 (2009)
| Episode
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Winner
|
Runner-up
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Third Place
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| Heat 1
14–18 September
|
Oatley West Public
1470
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Gwynneville Public
1280
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Blaxland Public
1190
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| Heat 2
21–25 September
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Normanhurst Public
1390
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Rosehill Public
1350
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Bald Face Public
1240
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| Heat 3
28 September–2 October
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Malek Fahd Islamic
1480
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Birrong Public
1240
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Unity Grammar
1100
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| Heat 4
5–9 October
|
Caddies Creek Public
1320
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Glenwood Public
1260
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Windsor Public
1170
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| Heat 5
12–16 October
|
Manly West Public
1410
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St. Francis of Assisi
1320
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Revesby Public
1170
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| Heat 6
19–23 October
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Penrith Anglican College
1310
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Turramurra North Public
1300
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Hannans Road Public
1020
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| Heat 7
26–30 October
|
Toongabbie Public
1480
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Neutral Bay Public
1440
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Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public
1150
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| Heat 8
2–6 November
|
Connells Point Public
1450
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Tyndale Christian
1290
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Briar Road Public
1070
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| Heat 9
9–13 November
|
Loftus Public
1230
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Killara Public
1200
|
Oakville Public
1150
|
Season 10 (Summer Series) (2009)
| Episode
|
Winner
|
Runner-Up
|
Third Place
|
| Heat 1
14 December
|
Oatley West Public
250
|
Gwynneville Public
230
|
Blaxland Public
210
|
| Heat 2
15 December
|
Bald Face Public
260
|
Rosehill Public
250
|
Normanhurst Public
240
|
| Heat 3
16 December
|
Birrong Public
290
|
Malek Fahd Islamic School
230
|
Unity Grammar
190
|
| Heat 4
17 December
|
Glenwood Public
330
|
Windsor Public
210
|
Caddies Creek Public
180
|
| Heat 5
18 December
|
St. Francis of Assisi
290
|
Manly West Public
270
|
Revesby Public
180
|
| Heat 6
21 December
|
Penrith Anglican College
unknown
|
|
|
| Heat 7
22 December
|
Toongabbie Public
290
|
Neutral Bay Public
260
|
Matraville Soldiers' Settlement Public
230
|
| Heat 8
23 December
|
Briar Road Public
280
|
Connells Point Public
270
|
Tyndale Christian
190
|
| Heat 9
24 December
|
Killara Public
230
|
Loftus Public
220
|
Oakville Public
210
|
| Semi-Final 1
27 December
|
Glenwood Public
240
|
Toongabbie Public
220
|
Penrith Anglican College
220
|
| Semi-Final 2
28 December
|
Gwynneville Public
230
|
Briar Road Public
210
|
St. Francis of Assisi
210
|
| Semi-Final 3
29 December
|
Bald Face Public
310
|
Birrong Public
260
|
Killara Public
260
|
| Grand Final
30–31 December
|
Gwynneville Public
440
|
Bald Face Public
430
|
Glenwood Public
360
|
Season 11 (2010)
| Episode
|
Winner
|
Runner-Up
|
Third Place
|
| Heat 1
5–9 April
|
Lane Cove Public
1420
|
Berala Public
1250
|
Bangor Public
1170
|
| Heat 2
12–16 April
|
All Saints Grammar
1290
|
Balgowlah Heights Public
1170</ small >
|
=Willoughby=Public< br >< small >1170< / small >
|
=Heat=3
19–23 April
|
=North Rocks=Public< br >< small >1380< / small >
|
=Greenwich=Public< br >< small >1300< / small >
|
=Newtown North=Public< br >< small >1230< / small >
|
=Heat=4
26–30 April
|
=Burwood=Public*< br >< small >1300< / small >
|
=Carlton=Public< br >< small >1300< / small >
|
=Baulkham Hills North=Public< br >< small >1260< / small >
|
=Heat=5
3–7 May
|
=Mosman Church of England Prep< br >< small >1510< / small >
|
|
|
|
Heat6
10–14 May
|
Gymea BayPublic
1280
|
Five DockPublic
1210
|
Green ValleyPublic
1070
|
|
Heat7
17–21 May
|
ErskinevillePublic
1280
|
Harrington ParkPublic
1190
|
St. Joachim's Primary
1120
|
|
Heat8
24–28 May
|
TharawalPublic
1240
|
Burraneer BayPublic
1220
|
Forest LodgePublic
1130
|
|
Heat9
31 May–4 June
|
Bankstown Public Alex Mac
1430
|
Kent Road Public
1270
|
Kirrawee Public
1220
|
|
Semi-Final1
7–11 June
|
North RocksPublic
1470
|
Mosman Church of England Prep
1350
|
All SaintsGrammar
1200
|
|
Semi-Final2
14–18 June
|
ErskinevillePublic
1340
|
Lane CovePublic
1300
|
BurwoodPublic
1290
|
|
Semi-Final3
21–25 June
|
Gymea BayPublic
1400
|
BankstownPublic
1360
|
TharawalPublic
1140
|
|
Grand Final
28 June–2 July
|
North RocksPublic
1320
|
ErskinevillePublic
1270
|
Gymea BayPublic
1270
|
Season 12 (2010)
| Episode
|
Winner
|
Runner-up
|
Third Place
|
| Heat 1
5–9 July
|
Hornsby Heights Public
1510
|
Prairievale Public
1450
|
St. Bernadette's Primary
1190
|
| Heat 2
12–16 July
|
St. Andrew's Primary
1280
|
Belmore North Public
1260
|
Sydney Adventist College
1240
|
| Heat 3
19–23 July
|
Harrington Street Public
1380
|
Mortlake Public
1370
|
Liverpool Public
1280
|
| Heat 4
26–30 July
|
St. Patrick's Primary Sutherland
1510
|
Glenfield Public
1400
|
Terrey Hills Public
1180
|
| Heat 5
2–6 August
|
Casula Public
1430
|
St. Monica's Primary
1290
|
Wentworthville Public
1210
|
| Heat 6
9–13 August
|
Calare Public
1390
|
Galilee Primary
1360
|
Mary Immaculate Primary
1260
|
| Heat 7
16–20 August
|
Berowra Public
1600
|
St. Aloysius Primary
1310
|
Turramurra Public
1280
|
| Heat 8
23–27 August
|
Earlwood Public
1430
|
South Coogee Public
1310
|
Iqra Grammar
1120
|
| Heat 9
30 August–3 September
|
Hurstville Public
1420
|
Murray Farm Public
1390
|
Lansvale Public
1350
|
| Semi-Final 1
6–10 September
|
Calare Public
1420
|
St. Andrew's Primary
1320
|
Hornsby Heights Public
1200
|
| Semi-Final 2
13–17 September
|
Casula Public
1480
|
Harrington Street Public
1370
|
Berowra Public
1340
|
| Semi-Final 3
20–24 September
|
Hurstville Public
1500
|
Earlwood Public
1370
|
St. Patrick's Primary Sutherland
1300
|
| Grand Final
27 September–1 October
|
Casula Public
1460
|
Hurstville Public
1340
|
Calare Public
1210
|
Season 13 (2011)
| Episode
|
Winner
|
Runner-up
|
Third Place
|
| Heat 1
4–8 April
|
St. Agatha's Primary
1380
|
Merrylands East
1200
|
Sacred Heart
1070
|
| Heat 2
11–15 April
|
Cessnock West Public
1290
|
Epping Public
1260
|
Killarney Hights
1220
|
| Heat 3
18–22 April
|
Hurstville South Public
1420
|
Macquarie
1230
|
King Park
1180
|
| Heat 4
25–29 April
|
Beverly Hills North Public
1280
|
Riverstone
1180
|
Yowie Bay
1160
|
| Heat 5
2–6 May
|
St. Johns Park Public
1380
|
Regentville
1240
|
St. Paul of the Cross Primary
1200
|
| Heat 6
9–13 May
|
Crestwood Public
1460
|
Woolooware Public
1250
|
Hunters Hill Public
1170
|
| Heat 7
16–20 May
|
West Ryde Public
1430
|
St. Bernard's Primary
1240
|
Bonnyrigg Heights Public
1100
|
| Heat 8
23–27 May
|
St. Charbel's College
1240
|
Sylvania Heights Public
1110
|
Leppington Public
1110
|
| Heat 9
30 May–3 June
|
St. Finbar's Primary
1360
|
York Public
1330
|
Mar Narsai Assyrian College
1070
|
| Semi-Final 1
6–10 June
|
Crestwood Public
1310
|
Cessnock West Public
1240
|
St. Agatha's Primary
1130
|
| Semi-Final 2
13–17 June
|
St. Johns Park Public
1310
|
Hurstville South Public
1300
|
St. Charbel's College
1260
|
| Semi-Final 3
20–24 June
|
West Ryde Public
1330
|
Beverly Hills North Public
1260
|
St. Finbar's Primary
1240
|
| Grand Final
27 June–1 July
|
Crestwood Public
1440
|
St. Johns Park Public
1390
|
West Ryde Public
1170
|
Season 14 (2011)
| Episode
|
Winner
|
Runner-up
|
Third Place
|
| Heat 1
3–7 October
|
St. Patrick's College
1460
|
St. Mel's Primary
1440
|
Eastwood Public
1170
|
| Heat 2
10–14 October
|
Haberfield Public
1390
|
Croydon Public
1380</ small >
|
align = center |
Hebersham Public
< small >1240 < / small >
|
-
|
align = center |
Heat 3
17 –21 October
|
align = center |
Bellevue Hill Public
< small >1530 < / small >
|
align = center |
Newbridge Heights
< small >1420 < / small >
|
align = center |
Annandale North Public
< small >1270 < / small >
|
-
|
align = center |
Heat 4
24 –28 October
|
align = center |
Pymble Public*
< small >1350 < / small >
|
align = center |
Claremont Meadows
< small >1350 < / small >
|
align = center |
Bronte Public
< small >1310 < / small >
|
-
|
align = center |
Heat 5
31 October –4 November
|
align = center |
St. Michael's Primary
< small >1390< / small >
|
align = center |
Brighton Le Sands Public
< small >1310< / small >
|
align = center |
Glendenning Public
< small >1190< / small >
|
-
|
align = center |
Heat 6
7 –11 November
|
align = center |
Kingsgrove Public
< small >1520< / small >
|
align = center |
Caringbah North Public
< small >1510< / small >
|
align = center |
Hassal Grove Public
< small >1350< / small >
|
-
|
align = center |
Heat 7
14 –18 November
|
align = center |
Leumeah Public
< small >1480< / small >
|
align = center |
St. Andrews Public
< small >1290< / small >
|
align = center |
Crawford Public
< small >1230< / small >
|
-
|
align = center |
Heat 8
21 –25 November
|
align = center |
Sutherland Public
< small >1530< / small >
|
align = center |
Our Lady Help of Christians
< small >1320< / small >
|
align = center |
Coogee Public
< small >1210< / small >
|
-
|
align = center |
Heat 9
28 November –2 December
|
align = center |
Stanmore Public
< small >1370< / small >
|
align = center |
Balgowlah North Public
< small >1320< / small >
|
align = center |
Carlton South Public
< small >1230< / small >
|
-
|
align = center |
Semi-Final 1
5 –9 December
|
align = center |
St. Michael's Primary
< small >1460< / small >
|
align = center |
Sutherland Public
< small >1410< / small >
|
align = center |
St. Patrick's College
< small >1370< / small >
|
-
|
align = center |
Semi-Final 2
12 –16 December
|
align = center |
Leumeah Public
< small >1450< / small >
|
align = center |
Bellevue Hill Public
< small >1410< / small >
|
align = center |
Stanmore Public
< small >1190< / small >
|
-
|
align = center |
Semi-Final 3
19 –23 December
|
align = center |
Kingsgrove Public
< small >1380< / small >
|
align = center |
Haberfield Public
< small >1300< / small >
|
align = center |
Pymble Public
< small >1290< / small >
|
-
|
align = center |
Grand Final
26 –30 December
|
align = center |
Leumeah Public
< small >1530< / small >
|
align = center |
St. Michael's Primary
< small >1330< / small >
|
align = center |
Kingsgrove Public
< small >1260< / small >
|
Season 15 (2012)
| Episode
|
Champion
|
Runner-Up
|
Third Place
|
| Heat 1
1–5 October
|
Northmead Public
1300
|
St. Francis of Assisi Primary
1240
|
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Primary
1210
|
| Heat 2
8–12 October
|
Peakhurst Public
1410
|
Ashbury Public
1280
|
Warragamba Public
1130
|
| Heat 3
15–19 October
|
Minchinbury Public
1240
|
St. Anthony's Primary
1230
|
Ilawong Public
1210
|
| Heat 4
22–26 October
|
Chisholm Catholic Primary
1230
|
Eastern Creek Public
1200
|
Gordon East Public
1130
|
| Heat 5
29 October–2 November
|
Samuel Gilbert Public
1510
|
Windsor Park Public
1140
|
Yarrawarrah Public
990
|
| Heat 6
5–9 November
|
Newington College
1380
|
Cronulla South Public
1350
|
Como West Public
1140
|
| Heat 7
12–16 November
|
Wideview Public
1310
|
Lugarno Public
1200
|
Our Lady Queen of Peace
1170
|
| Heat 8
19–23 November
|
Marayong South Public
1370
|
Hornsby South Public
1250
|
Curl Curl North Public
1190
|
| Heat 9
26–30 November
|
Hornsby North Public
1290
|
Rydalemere East Public
1230
|
William Carey Christian
1180
|
| Semi-Final 1
3–7 December
|
Hornsby North Public
1400
|
Marayong South Public
1380
|
Samuel Gilbert Public
1020
|
| Semi-Final 2
10–14 December
|
Wideview Public
1320
|
Peakhurst Public
1240
|
Minchinbury Public
1190
|
| Semi-Final 3
17–21 December
|
Newington College
1370
|
Northmead Public
1320
|
Chisholm Catholic Primary
1100
|
| Grand Final
24–28 December
|
Hornsby North Public
1470
|
Newington College
1400
|
Wideview Public
1060
|
Season 16 (2013)
| Episode
|
Winner
|
Runner-up
|
Third Place
|
| Heat 1
4–8 February
|
Chester Hill Public
1430
|
Bargo Public
1230
|
Hillsborough Public
1170
|
| Heat 2
11–15 February
|
Penshurst West Public
1390
|
Padstow Park Public
1290
|
Kurrajong Public
1200
|
| Heat 3
18–22 February
|
Clairgate Public
1300
|
St. Christopher's Primary
1260
|
Henry Fulton Public
1190
|
| Heat 4
25 February–1 March
|
Mosman Public
1540
|
Cabramatta Public
1330
|
Camden Public
1080
|
| Heat 5
4–8 March
|
Peakhurst West Public
1340
|
Nouméa Public
1190
|
Kenthurst Public
1170
|
| Heat 6
11–15 March
|
Campbelltown Public
1230
|
St. Thomas Catholic Primary
1200
|
Austral Public
1110
|
| Heat 7
18–22 March
|
St. Mary's Primary
1350
|
Dalmeny Public
1320
|
Rutherford Public
1240
|
| Heat 8
25–29 March
|
Thornton Public
1360
|
St. Brendan's Catholic Primary
1200
|
St. Joseph's Primary
1080
|
| Heat 9
1–5 April
|
Fairfield West Public
1460
|
Broughton Anglican College
1250
|
St. Jerome's Primary
1210
|
| Semi-Final 1
8–12 April
|
Mosman Public
1290
|
Thornton Public
1230
|
Clairgate Public
1150
|
| Semi-Final 2
15–19 April
|
Peakhurst West Public
1430
|
St. Mary's Primary
1390
|
Chester Hill Public
1130
|
| Semi-Final 3
22–26 April
|
Penshurst West Public
1310
|
Fairfield West Public
1250
|
Campbelltown Public
1240
|
| Grand Final
29 April–3 May
|
Penshurst West Public
1350
|
Peakhurst West Public
1330
|
Mosman Public
1230
|
Season 17 (2013–14)
| Episode
|
Winner
|
Runner-up
|
Third Place
|
| Heat 1
21–25 October 2013
|
St. Ignatius College
1320
|
Christ the King North Rocks
1300
|
Homebush West Public
1250
|
| Heat 2
28 October–1 November 2013
|
Beacon Hill Public
1390
|
Peakhurst South Public
1310
|
Canterbury South Public
1200
|
| Heat 3
4–8 November 2013
|
Immaculate Heart of Mary Sefton
1330
|
Holy Spirit Primary
1190
|
Cambridge Gardens Public
1070
|
| Heat 4
11–15 November 2013
|
Drummoyne Public
1280
|
Miranda Public
1260
|
Lurnea Public
1160
|
| Heat 5
18–22 November 2013
|
Christian Brothers Lewisham
1430
|
Harbord Public
1350
|
Cabramatta West Public
1270
|
| Heat 6
25–29 November 2013
|
Cherrybrook Public
1390
|
Newport Public
1250
|
Edensor Park Public
1090
|
| Heat 7
2–6 December 2013
|
Guildford West Public
1340
|
Miranda North Public
1230
|
Springwood Public
990
|
| Heat 8
9–13 December 2013
|
Lidcombe Public
1320
|
Ingleburn Public
1180
|
Mount Annan Public
1130
|
| Heat 9
16–20 December 2013
|
Glenhaven Public
1440
|
Thomas Hassall College
1280
|
St. Patrick’s Guildford
1110
|
| Semi-Final 1
23–27 December 2013
|
Glenhaven Public*
1190
|
St. Ignatius College
1190
|
Guildford West Public
1180
|
| Semi-Final 2
30 December 2013 – 3 January 2014
|
Drummoyne Public
1410
|
Cherrybrook Public
1260
|
Christian Brothers Lewisham
1230
|
| Semi-Final 3
6–10 January 2014
|
Beacon Hill Public
1440
|
Lidcombe Public
1270
|
Immaculate Heart of Mary Sefton
1260
|
| Grand Final
13–17 January 2014
|
Glenhaven Public
1230
|
Beacon Hill Public
1160
|
Drummoyne Public
1110
|
Season 18 (2014)
| Episode
|
Winner
|
Runner-up
|
Third Place
|
| Heat 1
28 April–2 May
|
Mount Druitt Public
1300
|
Prestons Public
1270
|
Barnsley Public
1130
|
| Heat 2
5–9 May
|
Greystanes Public
1560
|
Annandale Public
1210
|
Glenmore Park Public
1180
|
| Heat 3
12–16 May
|
Lindfield Public
1430
|
Sackville Street Public
1290
|
Rosemeadow Public
1150
|
| Heat 4
19–23 May
|
Smithfield Public
1430
|
Emanuel School
1390
|
Penrith South Public
1280
|
| Heat 5
26–30 May
|
Holy Family Primary
1260
|
Fairvale Public
1220
|
Plumpton Public
1220
|
| Heat 6
2–6 June
|
Lucas Heights Community
1230
|
Banksmeadow Public
1160
|
Lethbridge Park Public
1140
|
| Heat 7
9–13 June
|
Dubbo Public
1250
|
Dapto Public
1220
|
Tighes Hill Public
1160
|
| Heat 8
16–20 June
|
New Lambton Public
1470
|
Robert Townson Public
1220
|
St. Mary's Primary
1100
|
| Heat 9
23–27 June
|
Beecroft Public
1560
|
St. Joseph's Primary
1260
|
Werrington County Public
1210
|
| Semi-Final 1
30 June–4 July
|
Beecroft Public
1450
|
Smithfield Public
1320
|
Lucas Heights Community
1130
|
| Semi-Final 2
7–11 July
|
Greystanes Public
1550
|
Holy Family Primary
1100
|
Mount Druitt Public
1080
|
| Semi-Final 3
14–18 July
|
New Lambton Public
1490
|
Lindfield Public
1280
|
Dubbo Public
1220
|
| Grand Final
21–25 July
|
Greystanes Public
1510</ small >
|
Beecroft Public
< small >1380< / small >
|
align = center > New Lambton Public < br >< small >1350< / small >
|
Season 19 (2014–15)
Season 20 (2015–16)
| Episode
|
Winner
|
Runner-up
|
Third Place
|
| Episode
|
Champion
|
Runner-Up
|
Third Place
|
| Heat 1
19–23 October 2015
|
St. Luke's Primary
1510
|
Mimosa Public
1250
|
Bennett Road Public
1070
|
| Heat 2
26–30 October 2015
|
Hinchinbrook Public
1420
|
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary
1220
|
Hilltop Road Public
1160
|
| Heat 3
2–6 November 2015
|
St. Charles Primary
1390
|
St. Matthew's Catholic Primary
1290
|
St. Patrick's Primary
1130
|
| Heat 4
9–13 November 2015
|
Sutherland Shire Christian
1450
|
William Stimson Public School
1270
|
Henry Fulton Public
1090
|
| Heat 5
16–20 November 2015
|
Lynwood Park Public
1500
|
Santa Sabina College Strathfield
1410
|
Alfords Point Public
1090
|
| Heat 6
23–27 November 2015
|
Waitara Public
1520
|
Seaforth Public
1240
|
Harcourt Public
1200
|
| Heat 7
30 November–4 December 2015
|
Maroubra Junction Public
1380
|
St. Michael's Catholic Primary
1130
|
Werrington Public
1080
|
| Heat 8
7–11 December 2015
|
International Grammar School Ultimo
1430
|
Dundas Public
1340
|
Canley Heights Public
1320
|
| Heat 9
14–18 December 2015
|
Pacific Hills Christian
1340
|
St. Kevin's Catholic Primary
1280
|
Warrawee Public
1200
|
| Semi-Final 1
21–25 December 2015
|
Sutherland Shire Christian
1420
|
Lynwood Park Public
1300
|
St. Charles Primary
1270
|
| Semi-Final 2
28 December 2015 – 8 January 2016
(Split over 2 weeks)
|
Waitara Public
1570
|
St. Luke's Primary
1330
|
Hinchinbrook Public
1260
|
| Semi-Final 3
11–15 January 2016
|
International Grammar School Ultimo
1430
|
Pacific Hills Christian
1430
|
Maroubra Junction Public
1280
|
| Grand Final
18–22 January 2016
|
Waitara Public
1460
|
International Grammar School Ultimo
1330
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Sutherland Shire Christian
1310
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Notes
- Season 2, Heat 3 concluded with a draw; a participant from Quakers Hill East Public provided the correct response and proceeded to the semi-final round.
- In Season 3, Heat 5 also resulted in a tie; however, a student representing Kings Langley answered incorrectly, enabling Patrician to advance.
- Both Heat 1 and Heat 5 of Season 6 ended in ties, with competitors from Rockdale Public and Hazelbrook Public moving forward to the semi-finals.
- Ties occurred in Heat 4 of Season 11 and Heat 3 of Season 12, with Burwood and Harring Street Public respectively securing advancement.
- During Season 20’s Semi-Final 3, a tie was recorded; Joshua Kouts of Pacific Hills Christian School answered inaccurately, allowing International Grammar School Ultimo to progress to the grand final.
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