HSC Study Guide 2025

Myth busting: sorting HSC and ATAR fact from fiction

Many misconceptions surround the HSC – from “best performing” courses to students receiving “extra marks” with Disability Provisions. Experts bust some of the most frequent myths.

Can you answer these 50 HSC questions?

From economics to mathematics and food technology – take the 2025 HSC quiz.

Michael lost an arm in year 12, but he was determined to finish his HSC

Learn from your mistakes, get teacher feedback, take regular breaks: HSC high achievers offer their secrets to exam success.

Matilda star’s tough call and ‘insane’ routine netted perfect score

Amy Sayer tackled the HSC as she does her football career: head-on and single-mindedly.

HSC experts reveal how to get the best mark

HSC teachers and markers share their tried-and-true tips for exam success.

Nathan Cleary’s back-up plan if footy didn’t work out

Nathan Cleary is a four-time premiership winning halfback, but he went to university before he got his start in first grade.

• Billie Eder

‘Don’t stress if you don’t know’: rock-star tips

Kirk Pengilly knew he wanted to be a musician from an early age. He went on to become a member of one of Australia’s most successful rock bands.

• Emily Kowal

Josh should be in year 8 – instead he’s doing his HSC

As one of the youngest students sitting this year’s HSC, Josh Liew is not alone in his studies: his two sisters are doing their HSC too.

• Emily Kowal

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Sydney to Armidale: How going bush is bringing big rewards for uni students

Growing up in Sydney, Bonnie Hong can’t recall encountering anyone from regional Australia. Yet, from a young age, the unique challenges of rural living interested her.

• Peter Hanlon

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Embracing regional uni brings unexpected dividends

Finishing high school, Sam Laing wasn’t enrolling in uni because no local courses really grabbed her. Then her mum spotted the geoscience degree at the University of New England.

• Peter Hanlon