Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) is pleased to announce another outstanding year of Higher School Certificate (HSC) results. 

In the 2024 HSC, six schools placed in the top 100 high schools in NSW, with a total of 13 schools ranking in the top 150. 

SCS recorded an impressive 2,819 Distinguished Achievers, 42 Top Achievers and 45 All Rounders, with 29.4% of students achieving an ATAR of more than 85.

Of all individual results received, an unprecedented 51.4% were either a Band 5 or Band 6.

Notably, eight SCS students received HSC First in Course honours for topping the state in their subject.

SCS students also enjoyed exceptional success across the Creative and Performing Arts and Vocational Education and Training (VET). 

In the Creative and Performing Arts, there was a record number of nominations and inclusions across HSC Showcases this year. 

SCS students received 132 nominations across Callback (Dance), OnStage (Drama), Encore (Music) and ArtExpress (Visual Arts), 56 more than 2023, with 27 students also being named as Inclusions. 

In the Technology and Applied Studies (TAS) showcases, SCS students received 148 in Shape, InTech and TEXstyle, demonstrating achievements across Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles and Design. 

Students who pursued VET pathways successfully completed a total of 1921 nationally recognised Certificate II and III qualifications. 

SCS Chief of Staff, Jacqueline Frost, congratulated the Class of 2024 on their fantastic efforts. 

“This year’s results reflect not just academic excellence but the character and determination of our students,” she said. 

“We’re extremely proud to see high achievers in so many different areas, from our students who placed first in their courses in the state, to those who set the standard in VET and the Arts. It’s a real testament to the opportunities SCS provides, and to the breadth of teaching talent we have across the system. 

“We also acknowledge students who achieved personal bests and those who exceeded their own expectations. Success is not just measured by high marks but by how far you’ve come.

“As our students step into the next chapter of their lives, we hope that the lessons they’ve learnt and the memories they’ve created during their time at SCS stay with them always. Congratulations to all.” 

2024 HSC HIGHLIGHTS

– Six SCS schools ranked in the top 100 high schools in NSW and 13 schools ranked in the top 150 in The Sydney Morning Herald rankings:

  • St Clare’s College Waverley – 48th 
  • Brigidine College Randwick – 67th 
  • Marist Catholic College North Shore – 76th 
  • Bethany College Hurstville – 82nd 
  • St Ursula’s College Kingsgrove – 92nd
  • Marist Catholic College Penshurst – 97th 
  • Domremy Catholic College Five Dock – 112nd 
  • Marcellin College Randwick – 113th
  • Marist College Eastwood – 114th 
  • Clancy Catholic College West Hoxton – 125th
  • St Mary’s Cathedral College – 126th
  • St John Bosco College Engadine – 137th 
  • Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich – 146th

– Eight students placed first in the state in their HSC exam:

  • Angus Frawley, Holy Cross College Ryde – Electrotechnology Examination
  • Christopher Nabih Gabriel, Marist College Kogarah – Mathematics Standard 2
  • Francisca Carvalho Braga E Silva, St Patrick’s College Sutherland – Portuguese Continuers
  • Asteer Saleem, Mary MacKillop Catholic College Wakeley – Arabic Extension
  • Gloria Audrey Lie, St Clare’s College Waverly – Indonesian and Literature
  • Jayda Sciberras, Casimir Catholic College Marrickville – Information and Digital Technology Examination
  • Alex Luke, Clancy Catholic College West Hoxton – Industrial Technology
  • Cooper Knowles, St John Bosco College Engadine – Construction Examination

– Distinguished Achievers: Bethany College Hurstville had the highest number of Distinguished Achievers (179), followed by St Ursula’s College Kingsgrove (170), Clancy Catholic College West Hoxton (162) and Brigidine College Randwick (150)

– All Rounders: Clancy Catholic College West Hoxton had the highest number of All Rounders (7), followed by Brigidine College Randwick (5), St Clare’s College Waverley (4), Freeman Catholic College Bonnyrigg Heights (4) and Marist Catholic College North Shore (4)

– Top Achievers: Clancy Catholic College West Hoxton and Bethany College Hurstville had the highest number of Top Achievers (5), Freeman Catholic College Bonnyrigg Heights (3) and St Patrick’s College Sutherland (3) 

– 132 Nominations across Callback (Dance), OnStage (Drama), Encore (Music) and ArtExpress (Visual Arts), with 27 students being named as Inclusions

–  148 Nominations in the SHAPE, InTech and TEXstyle showcases, demonstrating achievements across Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles and Design

– 1921 VET qualifications attained