Results are in for 67,000 HSC students across the state, marking the end of their 13-year schooling careers and the next exciting chapter of their lives.
Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell said young people are finishing the HSC more prepared for life after school than ever before.
“The fact that more school leavers than ever before are engaged in employment, education or training is incredible and a sign of bright future ahead for the Class of 2022,” Ms Mitchell said.
“My message to all those who received their HSC results today is to take all that you have learnt and the resilience and determination you have shown over your final years of school into whatever it is you choose to do next – whether that be university, training or work.”
A recent post-school destination survey shows that last year, more than 90% of all school leavers were in education, training or employment. This is up from 86% on the previous year and the highest rate since the survey began in 2014.
“The Liberals and Nationals Government is committed to ensuring young people have a smooth transition into life after school. We are proud to have announced the first phase of a comprehensive senior secondary reform program, which is delivering stronger pathways from high school to future careers and modernising the HSC,” Ms Mitchell said.
Minister for Skills and Training Alister Henskens said the NSW Government’s focus on the transition from school to university or vocational education and training (VET) was helping more young people kick-start their future careers.
“Many young people want the real world skills that VET delivers and the NSW Government’s investment in fee-free training is seeing the number of young people entering apprenticeships and traineeships after school increasing,” Mr Henskens said.
“There’s so many exciting post-school opportunities available for young people and our new Pathways for Secondary Students Strategy is strengthening the suite of options for young people to explore their next destination, forge their career path or land their dream job.”
This year, HSC results across the board remained consistent with previous years, including for students who were affected by flooding in parts of the state.
1412 students were recognised on the ‘All-round Achievers’ list, for results in the highest possible band across 10 units of study, while 780 students were featured on the Top Achievers list for earning one of the top places and a result in the highest band.
17,473 students received at least one Band Six to be recognised on the ‘Distinguished Achievers’ list.
The 2022 HSC Merit Lists will be available on the NESA website at 12pm.
