Hey guys. It's totally doable. OP, keep doing what you're doing man, awesome job! I also went to a pretty bad school (though it got better before I graduated). The fellow above me can attest to the truth of my statements! In 2011, no one in my school scored above 40 in English, and then in 2012 four of us did. Doesn't sound like much but it felt impossible before we did it. My friend got a 50, I got a bit below that, and there was a 44 and a 40, all in a school that was meant to be a shitty public school. It may seem impossible for two straight years, but even when it feels that way, I guarantee you can do it. I was totally consumed by VCE (like... TOTALLY), but I used to use this little piece of deductive logic to keep going even though t perceptions were so illogical and distorted:
1. It is possible for all above average students to do exceptionally well.
2. I am an above average student
Conclusion: Therefore, it is possible for me to score exceptionally well.
If you think (1) is true and (2) is true, the conclusion is impossible to be false. Take it with you through VCE.