The RACV Energy Breakthrough highlighted the hard work of students from across the state at the weekend.

Maryborough Education Centre took first place in category B1 of the Human Powered Vehicle Secondary race.

Victory Christian College, Catholic College Bendigo, Eaglehawk Secondary College and Girton Grammar School placed in the category.

Catholic College Bendigo took out first place in category B2 with Creek Street Christian College a close second.

Crusoe and Bendigo South East colleges placed fourth and fifth, respectively.

Bendigo Senior Secondary College took out fourth place in category C and first place in the open category with Highview College not far behind in second place.

Kalianna Special School and Crusoe College also placed in the open category.

In the primary school race Maiden Gully Primary School won the A2 category.

White Hills, Kennington and St Therese's primary schools also placed in the A2 category. 

Avoca Primary School took out first in the A1 category.