HSC Results
Outstanding 2023 HSC Results
7 Students on the “Distinguished Achievers List” 10 Band 6 Results, 102 Band 5 Results from 70 students eligible for an ATAR
Congratulations to the Year 12 class of 2023 for their commitment, perseverance, and achievement throughout their HSC year. Our College community was proud to receive the news that seven students were placed in the highest result band for at least one subject. All received honourable mention on the prestigious list of distinguished HSC Achievers’ Merit List for 2023.
The College prides itself on developing students of high integrity and character and we look forward to seeing the contribution this cohort will make to their community. Our students will be entering the workforce, taking up trades or continuing in tertiary education. It is exciting that our Year 12 students received over 90 offers of early university entrance to institutions across the country.
Distinguished Achievers’ Merit list for NSW – extract –
Amber Banks
- Design and Technology
- Personal Development, Health and Physical education
Calvin Carter
- Design and Technology
Scarlett Cheney
- Design and Technology
April Foster
- Geography
- Personal Development, Health and Physical education
Jessica Fraser
- Community and Family Studies
- Personal Development, Health and Physical education
Benjamin Napier
- Design and Technology
Olivia Romano
- Design and Technology
Nina Winters
- Notional Band 5 in Extension 2 Mathematics
Scott Parnell
- Notional Band 5 in Extension 2 Mathematics
In addition, the following students received nominations for outstanding HSC performances and projects.
Jessica Fraser – Dance – Callback Nomination for Core Performance and Core Composition
Jemma Noblett – Callback Nomination for Core Composition and Major Study Performance
Olivia Romano – Design and Technology Major Project nominated for SHAPE
Scarlett Cheney – Industrial Technology and Design and Technology Major Projects nominated for SHAPE
Joshua Summerson – Industrial Technology – Major project nominated for SHAPE
High-performing subjects this year (minimum +5 above the State mean) included:
- Ancient History
- Business Studies
- Community and Family Studies
- Industrial Technology
2023 College Dux
Jessica Fraser
“We are very proud of our class of 2023 who earned 10 Band 6 results and 102 Band 5 results as a product of their dedication. Results such as these are also a testament to the professionalism and dedication of our staff who have provided a high-quality well-rounded education. At Wollondilly Anglican College, we celebrate excellence against externally measured benchmarks. Of equal importance to us is the measure of personal best and the extraordinary tales of our externally measured “value added” benchmarked results between Year 10 and Year 12 which attest to the hard work of staff and a positive learning tone for students who will now, as a result, enjoy expanded career and course options. Wollondilly students continue to achieve outstanding post secondary outcomes with expanded career and course options. There is both an academic and enduring character return on such a wise investment.”
14 Students on the “Distinguished Achievers List”
19 Band 6 Results, 90 Band 5 Results from 62 students eligible for an ATAR
Congratulations to the Year 12 class of 2022 for their commitment and perseverance in the achievement of very good HSC results. Our College community was immensely proud to receive the news that 14 students were placed in the highest result band for at least one subject. All received honourable mention on the prestigious list of distinguished HSC achievers for 2022.
Distinguished Achievers Merit list for NSW – extract –
Amy Luxford
- Hospitality, Community and Family Studies, Mathematics Standard 2
Sam Williams
- Business Studies, Economics, Legal Studies
Claire Birta
- Business Studies, Personal Development Health and Physical Education
Ashlyn Griffiths
- Community and Family Studies
Ridhima Saroya
- Business Studies
Chelsea Luppino
- Mathematics Standard 2
Mia Sierra
- Dance
Lauren Cameron
- Hospitality
Bella Rose Walker
- Hospitality
Hagen Bossie
- Industrial Technology
Josiah Smiltnieks
- Industrial Technology
James Batshon
- Maths Extension 2
Chaela Lindsay
- Maths Extension 2
Joshua Phillips
- Maths Extension 2
In addition, the following students received nominations for outstanding HSC performances and projects.
Mia Sierra – Dance – Callback Nomination for Core Performance, Core Composition and Major Study Performance
Claire Birta – Dance – Callback Nomination for Core Performance
Josiah Smiltnieks – Industrial Technology Major Project nomination for INTECH exhibition
Congratulations to Joshua Phillips, the College DUX with an ATAR of 93.45
2021 HSC Results
19 Students on the “Distinguished Achievers List”
41 Band 6 Results and 104 Band 5 Results from 64 students eligible for an ATAR
Congratulations to the Year 12 class of 2021 for their commitment and perseverance in the achievement of exemplary HSC results, particularly given the challenges they have faced over the last two years. Our College community was immensely proud to receive the news that 19 students were placed in the highest result band for at least one subject. All received honourable mention on the prestigious list of distinguished HSC achievers for 2021. We congratulate Jack Carroll for his recognition as an ‘HSC All Rounder’ in achieving a Band 6 in ten units of study.
Distinguished Achievers Merit list for NSW – extract –
- Britton, Layney: Earth and Environmental Science
- Carroll, Jack: Ancient History, Business Studies, English Advanced, English Ext 1, Legal Studies, Society and Culture
- Cefai, Samantha: Ancient History, English Advanced, English Ext 1, Mathematics Standard 2, PDHPE
- Craig, Isabella: Community and Family Studies, PDHPE
- Earnshaw, Emily: Business Studies, Community and Family Studies
- Hart, Maisie: English Ext 1, Mathematics Standard 2, Society and Culture
- Hoving, Hannah: Music 1
- Jones, Jemma: Ancient History, Business Studies, Legal Studies, Society and Culture
- Mawbey Chloe: Earth and Environmental Science
- McKinley, Kelsie: Community and Family Studies
- Mottershead, Jordan: Music 1
- Nance, Brianna: Business Studies, Textiles and Design
- Noblett, Hophnie: Industrial Technology
- Novak, William: Ancient History, Industrial Technology
- Robertson, Isabelle: Earth and Environmental Science, Industrial Technology
- Rockwell Zana: Community and Family Studies, Dance, PDHPE
- Ryan, Eleanor: Mathematics Standard 2
- Schultz, Ethan: English Ext 1, Legal Studies
- Shaw, Catherine: English Advanced
In addition, Brianna Nance (Textiles and Design), Hophnie Noblett (Industrial Technology) and Isabella Craig (Visual Arts) had projects or performances that earned nomination by the examiners for exhibition as benchmark works for excellence for the HSC.
Zana Rockwell was placed in the top 10 students (equal) in the state for Dance and Brianna Nance in the top 50 for Textiles and Design, both an outstanding achievement.
Congratulations – Students with ATAR 90+ (based on information to hand)
- Jack Carroll (DUX) 97.55
- Samantha Cefai 96.10
- Zana Rockwell 93.50
- Maisie Hart 93.45
- Catherine Shaw 93.40
- Brianna Nance 93.10
- Jemma Jones 93.00
- Ethan Schultz 91.60
- Layney Britton 90.40
- William Novak 90.20
High performing subjects this year (minimum +4 above the State) included Business Studies, Community and Family Studies, Earth and Environmental Science, Engineering Studies, Industrial Technology, Legal Studies, Music 1, Society and Culture and Hospitality
“We are immensely proud of our class of 2021 who earned 41 Band 6 results and 104 Band 5 results as a product of their diligence and sustained effort and we are particularly proud of the virtues and character of these upstanding ladies and gentlemen and the manner in which they have displayed resilience and navigated the challenges of the last two years. Results such as these are also a testament to the professionalism and dedication of our staff who were able to maintain a continuity of learning for our students during the challenges throughout the year. "At Wollondilly Anglican College, we celebrate excellence against externally measured benchmarks. Of equal importance to us is the measure of personal best and the extraordinary tales of our externally measured “value added” benchmarked results between Year 10 and Year 12 which attest to the hard work of staff and a positive learning tone for students who will now, as a result, enjoy expanded career and course options.”
2020 HSC Results
16 Students on the “Distinguished Achievers List”
29 Band 6 Results and 104 Band 5 Results from 57 students eligible for an ATAR
Congratulations to the Year 12 class of 2020 for their commitment and perseverance in the achievement of outstanding HSC results, particularly given the challenges of this year. Our College community was immensely proud to receive the news that 16 students were placed in the highest result band for at least one subject. All received honourable mention on the prestigious list of distinguished HSC achievers for 2020. We congratulate April Ainsworth for her recognition as an ‘HSC All Rounder’ in achieving a Band 6 in five of her courses.
Distinguished Achievers Merit list for NSW – extract –
- Ainsworth, April: Ancient History, Drama, English Advanced, Legal Studies, Modern History
- Alcorn, Danielle: Hospitality (Kitchen Operations and Cookery)
- Apps, Harrison: Industrial Technology
- Archer, Brooke: Visual Arts
- Crinis, La-Mia: Community and Family Studies
- Kellert, Amy: Business Studies, Earth and Environmental Science, Legal Studies, PDHPE
- Kelly, Jasmine: Design and Technology
- King, Kyran: Mathematics Advanced
- Madgwick, Bradley: Industrial Technology
- Meischke, Gideon: Engineering Studies
- Ng, Iulitta: Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2, Visual Arts
- Ray, Holly: Legal Studies
- Ross, Callum: Mathematics Standard 2, Music 1
- Tapp, Georgia: PDHPE
- Willebrand, Ashleigh: Business Studies, Earth and Environmental Science, PDHPE
- Youman, Mitchell: Engineering Studies, Mathematics Advanced
In addition, Harrison Apps and Mekdes Geist both had projects or performances that earned a nomination by the examiners for exhibition as benchmark works for excellence for the HSC – Harrison (Industrial Technology ‘InTech Exhibition) and Mekdes (Drama – ‘OnSTAGE Performances’)
Three of our students were placed in the Top 100 in one of their courses.
Congratulations – Students with ATAR 90+ (based on information to hand)
- April Ainsworth (Equal DUX) 96.10 University: Secondary Teaching Scholarship
- Iulitta Ng (Equal DUX) 96.10 University: Bachelor of Actuarial Science
- Ashleigh Willebrand 93.90 University: Bachelor of Health Science
- Amy Kellert 93.75 University: Bachelor of Nursing
Exceptionally High performing subjects this year included Industrial Technology (+15 variation), Earth and Environmental Science (+10), Geography and PDHPE (+9) College vs NSW.
High performing subjects this year (minimum +4 above) included Ancient History; Business Studies; Community and Family Studies; Engineering Studies; English Standard; Legal Studies; Mathematics Standard; Modern History; Visual Arts and Hospitality.
“We are very proud of our class of 2020 who earned 29 Band 6 results and 104 Band 5 results as a product of their dedication and we are particularly proud of the virtues and character of these upstanding ladies and gentlemen. Results such as these are also a testament to the professionalism and dedication of our staff who were able to maintain a continuity of learning for our students during the challenges throughout the year. At Wollondilly Anglican College, we celebrate excellence against externally measured benchmarks. Of equal importance to us is the measure of personal best and the extraordinary tales of our externally measured “value added” benchmarked results between Year 10 and Year 12 which attest to the hard work of staff and a positive learning tone for students who will now, as a result, enjoy expanded career and course options. There is both an academic and enduring character return on such a wise investment.”
2019 HSC Results
Congratulations to the Year 12 class of 2019 for their commitment and perseverance in the achievement of commendable HSC results. Our College community was immensely proud to receive the news that 11 students were placed in the highest result band for at least one subject. All received honourable mention on the prestigious list of distinguished HSC achievers for 2019.
Distinguished Achievers Merit list for NSW – extract –
- Baker, Georgia: Hospitality (Kitchen Operations and Cookery)
- Boon, Riley: Design and Technology; English Extension 2; Legal Studies
- Chadwick, William: Legal Studies; Mathematics Standard 2;
- Corns, Bodhine: Community and Family Studies
- Hvejsel, Nina: Modern History
- Keen, Rylea: Mathematics Standard 2
- Luxford, Zara: Design and Technology
- McKinley, Madilyn: Geography
- Ollis, Brianna: Design and Technology; Legal Studies
- Seidel, Ethan: Music 1
- Wadling, Lachlan: Geography, Mathematics Standard 2
In addition, Ethan Seidel, Riley Boon, Zara Luxford and Brianna Ollis all had performances or projects that earned nomination by the examiners for exhibition as benchmark works for excellence for the HSC – Ethan (Music “Encore Exhibition”) and Riley, Zara, Brianna (Design and Technology “Shape Exhibition”)
Congratulations – Students with ATAR 90+ (based on information to hand)
- Riley Boon (Dux) 92.25 Weighing up University offers
- Brianna Ollis 91.05 University: Psychology
- Nina Hvejsel 90.65 University: Pre-Med
- William Chadwick 90.25 University: Law
Exceptionally High performing subjects this year included Design and Technology (+17 variation) and Geography (+10) College vs NSW.
High performing subjects this year (minimum +5 above) included Community and Family Studies; Food Technology; Maths Standard; Hospitality.
All students in the Design and Technology class received Band 6 with Riley Boon placed 21st in NSW. Brianna Ollis (D&T) and Ethan Seidel (Music1) were placed in the top 100 students in NSW.
“We are very proud of our class of 2019 who earned 16 Band 6 results and 84 Band 5 results as a product of their dedication and we are particularly proud of the virtues and character of these upstanding ladies and gentlemen. At Wollondilly Anglican College, we celebrate excellence against externally measured benchmarks. These are fine results. Of equal importance to us is the measure of personal best and the extraordinary tales of our externally measured “value added” benchmarked results between Year 10 and Year 12 which attest to the hard work of staff and a positive learning tone for students who will now, as a result, enjoy expanded career and course options. There is both an academic and enduring character return on such a wise investment.”
2018 HSC Results
There were 10 students from WAC on the “Distinguished Achievers Merit List”.
These students received 17 Band 6 Results and 88 Band 5 Results from 47 students eligible for the ATAR.
Congratulations to the Year 12 class of 2018 for their hard work and dedication in the achievement of commendable HSC results. The College community was thrilled to learn that 10 students were placed in the highest result band for at least one subject. All received honourable mention on the prestigious list of distinguished HSC achievers for 2018.
Distinguished Achievers’ Merit list for NSW
- Roy Bramich-Wilson Earth and Environmental Science / Mathematics
- Jacob Hall Ancient History / English Extension 1
- Fergus Hayes-Sant Earth and Environmental Science
- James Hornery Drama / Modern History
- Alex Kosednar Legal Studies
- Courtney Lange Drama
- Elke McCormick Business Studies
- Samuel Napier Chemistry / English Advanced / Mathematics / Modern History
- Timothy Ryan Business Studies / Legal Studies
- Haydn Urqhart English Extension 1
“We are very proud of our class of 2018 who produced 17 Band 6 results and 88 Band 5 results as a product of their hard work and dedication. We are also proud of their leadership and character.”
All students in the English Extension 1 course were placed in the highest band of results. All students in the History Extension and Food Technology courses were placed in the second highest band of results.
Other subjects this year with significant positive College vs State variation included Earth and Environmental Science, Industrial Technology, Physics, Modern History, Information Process Technology, Business Studies.
Congratulations – Students with ATAR 89+
- Samuel Napier (Dux) 96.4
- Haydn Urquhart 94.1
- James Hornery 93.5
- Jacob Hall 90.3
- Timothy Ryan 89.7
- Fergus Hayes-Sant 89.1
- Roy Bramich-Wilson 89.0
Of course, great results measured against external benchmarks are important and worthy of celebration, but the wider story for all students is that our externally measured “value added” benchmarked results between Year 10 and Year 12 show the conversion of a variety of students’ academic results through the hard work of staff and a positive learning tone for students into expanded career and course options. The smiles on the faces of each of these students are no less broad.
“We have just received our boy’s results and I am enormously proud. You have to remember he was a little boy that could not sit still or read until Year 3. Academically he has struggled to maintain interest but he has worked very hard. He is immensely happy.”
2017 HSC Results
Wollondilly Anglican College: Outstanding HSC Results
Again, Ranked in the Top 150 Schools
Wollondilly Anglican College ranked 2nd in the local area: Campbelltown/Camden/Wollondilly.
Result included 38 Band 6 Results from 58 students.
And 14 Students on the “Distinguished Achievers’ Merit List”
Congratulations to the Year 12 class of 2017 for their hard work and dedication in the achievement of commendable HSC results. The College community was thrilled to learn that 14 students were placed in the highest result band for at least one subject. Each received honourable mention on the prestigious list of distinguished HSC achievers for 2017.
Top Achievers’ List
Caitlin Konzen – Ranked 4th in the Higher School Certificate for General Mathematics
All Rounders list
(Students who achieved the highest band, Band 6 or equivalent, for all subjects)
- Jamieson Bell
- Murray Jobbins
Distinguished Achievers’ Merit list for NSW
- Morgan Allan Mathematics
- Jamieson Bell Economics; Advanced English; English Extension 1; English Extension 2; Mathematics Extension 1; Mathematics Extension 2; Physics
- Joshua Bell Industrial Technology;
- David Clark Mathematics; Physics;
- Jason Davies Economics; Advanced English; English Extension 1; English Extension 2; Modern History; History Extension
- Taylah Fenning General Mathematics
- Nicholas Fleming General Mathematics; Society and Culture
- William Harris Biology
- Murray Jobbins Chemistry; Advanced English; Mathematics Extension 1; Mathematics Extension 2; Physics; German Continuers
- Caitlin Konzen Ancient History; Advanced English; General Mathematics; Society and Culture
- Lucy Mills Advanced English; Modern History; Music 1
- Max Noakes Modern History; History Extension
- Lukas Potter Music 1
- Jamie Thain Mathematics
Merit list notable mentions
English Advanced Extension 1 and 2: Rank 114
Congratulations – Students with ATAR 90+ – (information to date)
- Jamieson Bell (Dux) 99.35
- Murray Jobbins 98.45
- Jason Davies 97.30
- Caitlin Konzen 95.95
- Morgan Allan 90.15
- David Clark 94.10
- Max Noakes (Captain) 90.05
Jamieson is exploring a scholarship offer for study in Mathematics at Wollongong University;
Murray hopes to continue studies at the Australian National University in Science and Philosophy;
Jason has accepted an offer of early entry into a Commerce degree at University as a Dean’s Scholar;
Caitlin has a preference for a Bachelor of Social Science and Law at the University of Western Sydney;
David has accepted early entry to the University of Wollongong to study Civil Engineering;
Morgan has been accepted a Dean’s Scholar in Engineering at Wollongong University;
Max will travel and then take up a Dean’s Scholarship placement for a Bachelor of Commerce in 2019
College Foundation Headmaster, Dr Stuart Quarmby was pleased with the results.
“They are a testament to the hard work of the students, the support of their parents and the many hours of extra time committed by staff in the creation of a unique Learning Culture at the College. What impresses me most, is the strength of character and the persistence that is embedded in this list of names which reminds those who know and care for them of their achievements Nationally and Internationally in endeavours such as Science, Music, Debating and Community Service. Of course, great results measured against external bench marks are important and worthy of celebration, but there were smiles all round from other students in Year 12 who gained results that represented stories of average academic track records being converted through the hard work of staff and their own endeavours into expanded career options. The smiles on the faces of each of these students are no less broad.”
2016 HSC Results
Wollondilly Anglican College was placed among the top schools in Campbelltown/Camden/Wollondilly LGAs 12 Band 6 Results from 46 students with 6 Students on the “Distinguished Achievers Merit List”.
Congratulations to the Year 12 class of 2016 for their hard work and dedication in the achievement of commendable HSC results. The College community was thrilled to learn that six students were placed in the highest result band for at least one subject. All received honourable mention on the prestigious list of distinguished HSC achievers for 2016.
Distinguished Achievers’ Merit list for NSW
- Gabrielle Apps Economics; Mathematics; Modern History
Stephen Burrett Mathematics;
Alexandra Gaidzionis English Extension; Personal Development, Health and Physical Education;
Grayce Keen Ancient History; English Extension;
Rebekah Law Design and Technology; Mathematics; Personal Development, Health and Physical Education;
Jonathan Vong Visual Arts
Congratulations – Students with ATAR 90+
- Gabrielle Apps (Dux) 95.90
Rebekah Law 94.60
Gabrielle has accepted a University placement to study Medical Biotechnology, Rebekah will commence a degree in Construction Project Management and Alexandra Gaidzionis (ATAR 89.45) has accepted a Dean’s Scholarship position to study Arts at the University of Wollongong.
Subjects that shone in 2016 included Business Studies; Physical Development, Health and Physical Education; Ancient History; English Extension; General Mathematics; History Extension; Visual Arts; Information Processes Technology and Geography.
Of course, great results measured against external benchmarks are important and worthy of celebration, but there were smiles all round from other students in Year 12 who gained results that represented stories of average academic track records being converted through the hard work of staff and their own endeavours into expanded career options. The smiles on the faces of each of these students are no less broad.
Wollondilly Anglican College reaches new Academic Heights
The 2015 HSC results have been released and Wollondilly Anglican College has once again been listed in the prestigious top 200 schools in NSW/ACT. The College ranked 2 in the Campbelltown/Camden/Wollondilly Local Government Areas, with 29 Band 6 results from 41 students and 10 students listed on the Distinguished Achievers list.
Students at the College who achieved an ATAR over 90 included:
- Laura Fleming ( Dux) 98.90
- Samuel Gardiner 96.20
- Jasmin Law 95.95
- Samantha Vibert 93.50
- Thomas Croucher 92.40
Other notable student achievements included Dayna Bruynius who ranked 1st in NSW for Early Childhood Studies and Samuel Harper who was nominated for the prestigious Encore – a showcase of outstanding performances from the HSC Music examinations.
“It is a remarkable achievement for a young comprehensive school and a real testament to the hard working students and staff who have worked together to create a positive learning culture where personal best is celebrated across a wide range of subject choices. We are even more thrilled with the character and drive of these young men and women and can ensure that the Shire is in good hands with these emerging leaders. There are many stories of students striving towards great achievements. For instance, Kye Madden and Ray Stone were both selected for the Australian Schoolboys’ Rugby League side this year. Kye managed an 85.3 ATAR whilst playing Rugby League for NSW and Australia.”
What advice would you give other students starting their HSC?
Laura Fleming – “Just get organised. Plan the things that you want to do and then plan College work around them – just make sure you spend three to four hours a day working hard. You will not be stressed if you do that.”
Samantha Vibert – “Keep doing the things you like. Stick with Sport if that is what you like. Prioritise working hard next.”
What has it been like to be a student at Wollondilly?
Thomas Croucher – “This is a great place and learning is the top priority. It is a friendly place too. People care about more than marks. I can’t thank the staff enough.”
Jasmine Law – “The staff have created a learning culture here. We have students who have excelled in Sport and in the Creative and Performing Arts, but in the end it is a College where learning is the priority for everyone. I had my mind set on studying law. That dream is now possible.”
Students recorded Band 6 results in a variety of courses but most College graduates are focused on University so it was pleasing that Wollondilly Anglican College ranked 54th in NSW/ACT for Mathematics and 111th for English.
Of course, great results measured against external benchmarks are important and worthy of celebration, but other students in Year 12 gained results that represented stories of average academic track records being converted through the hard work of staff and their own endeavours into expanded career options. The smiles on the faces of each of these students and parents were no less broad.
Under God’s hand, Wollondilly Anglican College continues to be among the fastest growing independent schools in Australia. For further information or to arrange a College Tour, please contact our enrolments office on 4684 2722 or via email [email protected]
