We work with the NSW community to drive improvements
in student achievement
HSC minimum standard
Students need to meet a minimum standard of literacy and numeracy to receive the HSC. Learn more about:
- The HSC minimum standard
- Online minimum standard tests
- Support and resources
Teacher accreditation
Learn more about your accreditation journey.
- Stages of accreditation
- Maintenance 2018 and beyond
- Early childhood teachers
- Teacher resources
Student guide
A guide for Year 10, 11 and 12 students
- Year 10 and 11 grades
- HSC exam papers
- HSC subject selection
- HSC study guide and resources
- Getting results
- HSC minimum standard
Parent guide
Guide for parents in NSW
- Schooling in NSW
- Transitioning to school
- Primary school (K–6)
- High school (7–12)
- NAPLAN
- HSC minimum standard
News and updates
- 17 February 2021
- 16 February 2021
- 16 February 2021
Important dates
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27 February 2021
Shape 2020 opens
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1 March 2021
HSC written exam elective surveys open
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12 March 2021
Years 10, 11 and 12 student enrolments close
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22 March 2021
NAPLAN online practice test window begins
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25 March 2021
NAPLAN online coordinated practice test
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1 April 2021
Applications close for 2021 HSC disability provisions