Teaching and Learning
Important information for parents and carers
Higher School Certificate (HSC) minimum standard
The introduction of the Higher School Certificate (HSC) minimum standard policy by the NSW Education Standards Authority means students in NSW need to demonstrate a minimum standard of literacy and numeracy to receive their Higher School Certificate (HSC) credential.
Students will sit the HSC minimum standard tests in the three domains of reading, writing and numeracy. Each online test is 45 minutes in length and is structured as follows:
- a multiple-choice test for reading;
- a multiple-choice test for numeracy; and
- a test for writing (up to 500 words) based on a written or visual prompt.
Students need to achieve a Level 3 or 4 in all three testing domains to achieve the HSC minimum standard. This means that students who demonstrate the standard have the basic functional skills used in everyday life, for work and further study.
Students have multiple opportunities each year to sit these online tests, from Year 10 until the end of Year 12. There are waiting periods between re-attempting each test.
Students will be supported by the school to meet the HSC minimum standard. There are practice tests available at school and demonstration questions online on the NESA website: https:// educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/hsc-minimum-standard/online-tests
Please contact the school if you would like more information.
If you believe your child has additional needs and will be eligible for extra provisions for the HSC minimum standard tests, please ring the school contact person shown below:
Name of school contact person: K. Upcroft
School contact person phone number: 8824 5955
Telephone Interpreter Service:
If you need an interpreter to assist you to contact the school, please call the Telephone Interpreter Service on 131 450 and ask for an interpreter in your language. Tell the operator the phone number you want to call and the operator will get an interpreter on the line to assist you with the conversation. You will not be charged for this service.
New Senior Study Centre
We’re thrilled to unveil our brand‑new Senior Study Centre, now open in the library and designed exclusively for our senior students. This purpose‑built space offers the perfect environment for focused study, collaborative group work, assignment planning, and exam preparation. Whether you prefer to work independently or alongside classmates, the centre provides a calm, well‑equipped setting to help you stay organised and on track.
With flexible seating, quiet zones, and areas suited for discussion, the Senior Study Centre supports every learning style. It’s a space created to empower our senior students to take charge of their study routines and make the most of their time at school.
