The final two years of school open up pathways to future possibilities for further study and career aspirations for each student. We offer three pathways to graduation, with two options through the IB.
Hunter Valley Grammar School offers three learning pathways for students in Years 11 and 12:
- the Higher School Certificate (HSC)
- the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and
- the IB Career-related Programme.
All three pathways equip students for the next stage of their life journey, whether this is university study, the world of work or a combination of both.
Academic Achievement
There is no doubt that the pursuit of academic excellence is of utmost importance. Equally vital, however, is a balanced education that nurtures each student’s potential and is grounded in our core values, developing young people of character and capability.
Whilst we are not an academic selective school, HVGS students consistently achieve strong results and academic attainment reflective of growth. This is because we provide the optimal learning environment for our students to flourish, develop positive attitudes about learning, and take risks in the classroom and beyond.
Class of 2025 - at a glance!
HSC Highlights for the Class of 2025
- The Class of 2025 achieved 89% of all results were Band 4, 5 or 6. The second highest attainment since 2018.
- The highest ATAR of 94.9.
- Over 40% of HVGS students made the Distinguished Achievers’ List, with 36 students sharing in 56 top band results across all HSC courses examined. This is the highest percentage of candidates recognised on this list since 2018
- 10 students were awarded an ATAR above 90.
- Agriculture – almost half of all candidates received a Band 6. This is four times the state average. 13 of the 16 students achieved a final mark of 80 or higher.
- Community & Family Studies - 85% of candidates achieved a Band 5/6, compared with 33% statewide.
- Design & Technology - 90% of candidates achieved a Band 5/6 compared with 49% across NSW.
- Drama - 4 of the 6 drama students achieved a Band 6, triple the state average.
- Earth & Environmental Science - 70% of candidates achieved a mark of 80 or better, double the state average.
- English Extension 2 - Each of the students’ Major Works were awarded the highest level, with marks of 47/50 and 48/50. They were placed in the top 15% of the state.
- Legal Studies - 38% attained a Band 6 more than doubling the 15% statewide. 13 of the 16 students achieved a result of 80 or better.
- Music 1 - 8 students were awarded the highest level. This represents nearly 75% at Band 6 compared with 22% statewide. All students achieved a result of 88 or above.
- Visual Arts - double the state average for Band 6 attainment. All students achieved a result of 80 or above.
- Seven students across four different courses achieved outstanding final HSC results of 95 or greater.
Tertiary Destinations
You might be interested to learn about the interesting paths our students pursue once they leave us.
Here’s a snapshot of the Class of 2025 and their tertiary choices:
- Engineering and Related Fields
- Laws
- Health and Medicine
- Physical Sciences
- Architecture and Building
- Business and Commerce
- Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
- Education
- Creative Industries
- Information Technology
Read more about the Class of 2025
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