Media Releases | Dec 17, 2020

Catholic school students top the state in 16 HSC subjects in 2020

MEDIA RELEASE: Catholic school students top the state in 16 HSC subjects in 2020

Catholic school students achieved outstanding results in this year’s Higher School Certificate exams, with 15 students receiving First in Course awards for 16 subjects.

Catholic Schools NSW Chief Executive Officer said these students should be especially proud of their achievements this year.

“These students should feel a real sense of accomplishment from their efforts this year, completing the HSC in a year like no other.”

He added that all students who completed their HSC this year have not only gained a valuable credential, but would be well placed to manage other challenges in the years ahead.

“This has been a challenging year but you should be proud of the way you have navigated these challenges,” Mr McInerney said.

He “These impressive first in course results are a testimony to the outstanding efforts of all students, their teachers and their families.”

“On behalf of the Catholic sector, I also extend my congratulations to students in all school sectors for their outstanding achievements.”

Mr McInerney also said that he was grateful for NESA’s handling of the HSC this year.

“The HSC is a world recognised, end of school credential and I’m pleased that NESA was able to maintain the integrity of the exams, they should be congratulated” he said.

Catholic schools NSW represents the state’s 599 Catholic schools and their 255,000 students.201217_MR_Catholic school students top the state in 16 HSC subjects in 2020

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