Four Central Coast public high schools are among a number of schools recognised statewide for driving academic improvement, delivering outstanding results in the 2025 Higher School Certificate (HSC).
Letters jointly written by Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car and NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar went out to Brisbane Water Secondary College, Woy Woy Campus; Kincumber High School; Lisarow High School; and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College's The Entrance Campus, congratulating them on their achievement.
The Coast schools are among 45 public schools across NSW recognised, almost double the number of schools honoured for their 2024 HSC results.
The schools were identified from across 452 public high schools that each year guide the estimated 40,000 Year 12 students through to the HSC.
Schools were identified for demonstrating consistent growth over seven years, for showing an increase in the number of students who achieved higher bands of the HSC, and for demonstrating strong progress for students across other bands.
Each school developed targeted improvement strategies to lift performance based on what works best, supported by system-wide evidence-based teaching practices with the explicit teaching of content and skills through the new NSW syllabuses, high expectations for every student, and a sustained focus on student wellbeing.
The identification of the 45 schools that have shown the greatest improvement in results in the top bands comes a year after the Minns Government set system-wide academic, HSC attainment and school attendance targets for all NSW public schools.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said:
"These results show what can be achieved when teachers can focus their time and expertise in the classroom, providing high-impact teaching for their students.
"We are unwavering in our commitment to academic excellence, and we will continue to challenge our students to reach their full potential.
"This commitment is backed by the largest school building program in our state's history, more teachers in the classrooms and more opportunities for high potential and gifted students."
Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris said:
"As a former school teacher I am proud to be part of a NSW Government that has such a strong commitment and thorough plan to raise standards in our public high schools.
"This is translating into a major lift in performance in schools here on the Central Coast and across the state, delivering outstanding results from our HSC students.
"This shows what can be achieved when teachers are enabled to focus on teaching and creating environments where students thrive."
Member for Swansea Yasmin Catley said:
"Our local public schools are delivering real results because of the hard work of teachers, the determination of students and the support of families right across the Coast. This just shows what's possible when you back public education and set high expectations for every student.
"This is about giving every young person, no matter where they live, the opportunity to succeed, and our local schools are proving that's exactly what public education can deliver.
"These results are something our Central Coast communities can be incredibly proud of."
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said:
"Our Central Coast public schools continue to mark academic milestones driven by years of strong leadership, innovative approaches and skilled educators.
"As a former high school teacher at Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy, I have seen first-hand the passion and dedication of our local teachers. Shaped by a focus on continuous growth, Central Coast public education continues to build stronger futures for all young Coasties."
Member for The Entrance David Mehan said:
"Central Coast Public Schools, including Lisarow High and TLSC The Entrance Campus continue to show us what good-funded and well-resourced public education achieves.
"I'm proud to be a part of the Minns Labor Government, who understands the importance of investing in world class education.
"An impressive academic achievement from all the staff and students across The Entrance electorate."
NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar said:
"These HSC results show exactly what our Plan for NSW Public Education is all about - excellent teaching and high expectations for every student. These schools demonstrate that with the right support and quality teaching, our students achieve strong outcomes.
"This is public education at its best: lifting outcomes and delivering on the promise of opportunity for every child in every community.
"These schools are proof that great teaching changes lives. They are quietly and consistently turning potential into achievement-and that's a story that deserves to be shared."
