In 2012, Xavier completed his VCE, attaining the top ATAR score of 99.95, with the following results:
| Subject | Raw Study Score | Year | |
| Top 4 | English | 50 | 2012 (Year 12) |
| French | 50 (scales to 53.2) | 2012 | |
| Australian Politics | 50 | 2012 | |
| Latin | 48 (scaled to 54.8) | 2012 | |
| 5th Subject | Mathematical Methods | 48 (4.9 increment) | 2011 (Year 11) |
| 6th Subject | Theatre Studies | 45 (4.5 increment) | 2011 |
| Aggregate = 217.4 | |||
| Extra 7th Subject | University Philosophy | First Class Honours |
2012 |
Xavier received a Premier’s Award in three subjects (French, Australian Politics and Latin). In addition, he was awarded a Premier’s Top All-Round Achiever Award. In two of these subjects, Latin and Australian Politics, he was the top student in Victoria. Xavier also received the prestigious Australian Student Prize, and an award for being the top VCE student in Extension Philosophy at the University of Melbourne. Xavier’s was Dux of Xavier College.
At school, Xavier partook in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. In addition to being a Prefect in Year 12, he was also elected Debating Captain. He appeared in a number of school musicals and plays, and performed in both instrumental and choral ensembles. He twice won awards in the Campion College Essay Competition.
Xavier is currently studying Human, Social and Political Sciences at the University of Cambridge. He is a recipient of the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholarship.