Congratulations to the Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich Class of 2025 on your outstanding Higher School Certificate (HSC) results!
The College achieved a strong result in The Sydney Morning Herald rankings, placing 157th across the state, with 100 Distinguished Achiever listings and one Top Achiever.
Students recorded strong outcomes across a broad range of subjects, with 60 per cent of Extension courses performing above the state average, particularly in Extension Science and Mathematics Extension 2.
Science subjects showed notable growth compared to previous years, with Physics and Biology achieving results above state benchmarks, while VET Retail achieved an exceptional result 19 per cent above the state average.
Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich Principal Rachel Sampson congratulated Year 12 on their fantastic effort and achievements, praising both their academic ambition and growth.
“We are delighted to celebrate a Top Achiever in Community and Family Studies, placing fifth in the state, alongside strong growth across our Extension courses,” Ms Sampson said. “These results reflect our students’ commitment to academic challenge and their willingness to pursue excellence in demanding areas of study.”
She said the College’s HSC success was underpinned by a learning culture that encourages students to stretch themselves while feeling supported.This is supported by our 9 nominations and one selection for HSC showcases.
“The key to our success has been fostering an environment where students are encouraged to embrace the challenge of Extension subjects and Accelerated Mathematics, developing both confidence and resilience as they strive for excellence.”
Reflecting on the graduating cohort, Ms Sampson said the Class of 2025 stood out for their approach to learning and improvement.
“What has impressed me most is their creativity and responsiveness to feedback, using it as a tool for continual improvement. Their willingness to take on academic challenges has driven significant growth across the Sciences and reflects their perseverance and ambition throughout their HSC journey.”
SUCCESS ACROSS THE SYSTEM
Sydney Catholic Schools is celebrating an outstanding year of achievement with the Class of 2025 delivering some of the strongest HSC results in the system’s history.
Nearly 4,500 SCS students completed HSC exams this year, collectively achieving 2,875 Distinguished Achievers listings, 43 Top Achievers, 53 All Rounders. Five schools ranked among the top 100 high schools in NSW in The Sydney Morning Herald HSC rankings, with 17 schools in the top 150.
Sydney Catholic Schools again enjoyed incredible success across the Creative and Performing Arts and Vocational Education and Training (VET), with students receiving a record 321 nominations across HSC Showcases, and 1,989 nationally recognised VET Certificate II and III qualifications.