James Ruse Agricultural High School Leads in 2025 HSC Averages

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James Ruse Agricultural High School Leads in 2025 HSC Averages

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In the 2025 Higher School Certificate (HSC), James Ruse Agricultural High School distinguished itself by achieving the highest average scores among public schools. The average mark for students at James Ruse across all subjects was 91.3, positioning it ahead of other high-performing institutions like North Sydney Boys and North Sydney Girls.

While James Ruse led in average scores and produced nine students with a perfect 99.95 ATAR, North Sydney Boys High School was ranked first in the state for the third year running based on its HSC success rate. The success rate is calculated by the percentage of Band 6 (90-100 marks) or E4 (45-50 marks in Extension courses) results compared to the total number of exam entries. James Ruse Agricultural High School achieved a 70.4% Band 6 success rate, placing it second in NSW by this metric.

The 2025 HSC results saw 60,432 students eligible for an ATAR in New South Wales. A total of 53 students achieved the highest possible ATAR of 99.95, with 34 males and 19 females among them. Furthermore, 1,045 students achieved an ATAR of 99.00 or above. The median ATAR for 2025 was 70.75, a slight decrease from 71.55 in 2024.

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