Success Stories

Over the years, countless students have seen great improvement and achieved exceptional results as a result of their work with Brilliance. Here are just a few of our top students.

Our Top Achieving Students

Rhianna Parsons

Otago Academic Excellence Scholarship, 2024

Rhianna from St. Mary’s College, Ponsonby, was a student of Brilliance from Years 11 to 13. Rhianna excelled academically, achieving Excellence in all her Year 13 subjects – Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and Religious Studies. Rhianna was awarded the prestigious Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship worth $40,000 to study medicine at Otago University. She was also offered the University of Auckland Top Achiever Scholarship, worth $30,000. We are so proud to have been part of your academic journey, Rhianna! 

Jack Rose

Dux of St Peter's College, 2022

Jack was a long time student of Brilliance, consistently achieving the top results in his year level at St Peter’s College. He gained outstanding results in CIE A Level exams, with A* in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Unsurprisingly, he was named Dux of St Peter’s College 2022, adding to an impressive list of Brilliance’s College Duxes. He also gained Scholarships in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Congratulations Jack!

Kimberly Pinto

Dux of Marist College, 2020

Kimberly was named the Dux of Marist College in 2020, making her the top overall student in her cohort! Given the extraordinary circumstances of the year, with many disruptions of the pandemic, this was an outstanding result from one of Brilliance’s own. Kimberly has been awarded a $40,000 scholarship to study Medicine at the University of Otago. She gained 100E Excellence credits in level 3, with Excellence edorsements in all five subjects! Congratulations Kimberly!

Sidharth Kumar

ACG Founders Scholar to Oxford, 2019​

Sidharth attended Brilliance from Year 9 to 13. He was consistently an outstanding performer, finishing year 13 with A*s in CIE Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Further Maths (97%), and gaining 4 NZQA scholarships. He has been awarded the ACG Founders Scholarship worth $75,000 to study Master of Physics at Oxford University. He also gained admission into Imperial College, London. Sidharth was a silver medalist in the International Physics Olympiad held in Poland. Congratulations Sidharth

Paulse Anithottam

Dux of St Peter's College, 2018​

Paulse was a consistently high-achieving student throughout his time at Brilliance, always ranking first in his year level at St Peter’s College. Impressively, he ranked “First in the World” in the CIE IGCSE Mathematics exam (2016), scoring a perfect 100%. In year 13, Paulse balanced being Deputy Head Boy with his academic goals well, securing A*s in CIE Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. He was named the Dux of St Peter’s College in 2018, and awarded the University of Auckland Top Achiever Scholarship worth $25,000. He achieved an impressive 6 NZQA Scholarships, making him an NZQA Outstanding Scholar, and was awarded $15,000 for this feat. Congratulations Paulse!

Balu Mallela

Proxime Accessit of Mount Roskill Grammar School, 2015
Balu Malella, who went to Mount Roskill Grammar School (MRGS), was a student at Brilliance for 6 years. Balu consistently excelled academically, earning over 100 excellence credits in the NCEA 2015 exam series, and gaining the highly coveted Proxime Accessit Award in MRGS. His remarkable achievements led to him being awarded a chancellor’s scholarship of $50,000 to pursue his studies in Medicine at Sydney University. Balu’s dedication and commitment to academic excellence make him a source of pride for Brilliance!

Mildred Wong

Head Girl of Mount Roskill Grammar School, 2014

Mildred’s academic journey was marked by unwavering dedication and remarkable achievements. As a student at Brilliance from Year 9 to 13 and later as Head Girl of Mount Roskill Grammar School, she balanced her leadership responsibilities with her academic ambition. In Level 3 NCEA examinations, she amassed an impressive 104 Excellence credits, with Excellence endorsements in Year 13 Calculus, Statistics, and Physics. Auckland University recognized her potential and awarded her a prestigious full scholarship worth $50,000. Mildred’s story is a testament to her relentless pursuit of excellence, a true inspiration!

Junedh Amrute

Proxime Accessit of Auckland Grammar School, 2013
Junedh Amrute from Auckland Grammar School attended Brilliance from year 9 to year 13. He achieved remarkable academic success during his time at the institution. In 2014, he gained admission into the prestigious California Institute of Technology, which is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world. Junedh’s accomplishments include being the Proxime Accessit of Auckland Grammar School, ranking first in New Zealand in computer programming, and attaining a silver medal in the NZ Physics Tournament. He also excelled in mathematics, scoring 98% in both A Level and AS Maths, as well as 99% in IGCSE Maths. Junedh’s outstanding achievements highlight his dedication and exceptional academic prowess, we are proud of you!
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