What are the most popular HSC subjects?
Top 15 subjects
| Subject | Unique Students |
|---|---|
| English | 69446 |
| Mathematics | 59310 |
| Biology | 19178 |
| Business Studies | 18137 |
What is the highest HSC score 2020?
99.95
HSC 2020 results: Meet the students who got a 99.95 ATAR.
How does rank work in HSC?
For each of your HSC courses, your school will assign you an assessment rank. Your school assessment rank is your position in your school group based on your assessment marks. When it comes to calculating your HSC mark for each course, NESA will moderate your assessment mark but you will keep your assessment rank.
Which schools did best in HSC?
How to Read the HSC Rankings:
| School | 2020 Ranking | Success Rate |
|---|---|---|
| James Ruse Agricultural High School (Carlingford) | 1 | 68.47% |
| Baulkham Hills High School | 2 | 63.69% |
| North Sydney Boys High School (Crows Nest) | 3 | 59.64% |
| North Sydney Girls High School (Crows Nest) | 4 | 58.68% |
Is HSC history hard?
It is difficult to cram effectively for this subject because there is a lot to remember in order to do well in the essays. Writing practice essays or essay scaffolds, and short answer responses is the best way to improve on the skills which will help you ace your HSC Exam.
Who got a 99.95 ATAR?
Sariena Ye
Sariena Ye was one of 48 students in NSW to receive the highest possible ATAR of 99.95. Almost half of all the high-achieving HSC students in 2020 attended public schools with James Ruse Agricultural High School dominating the All Round Achievers list.
Is 100 ATAR possible?
Why it’s impossible to get an ATAR of 100. Because the ATAR is a rank and not a score, and it’s measured in increments of 0.05 the highest ATAR you could get is 99.95. That means you did better than 99.95 percent of all the Year 12 ATAR eligible students in your state.
How important is rank in HSC?
Your ranks determine half your HSC marks, half your ATAR. If you go into the HSC with a strong rank, you’ll have an insurance policy if you bomb out and cop a bad external mark.