Close to 75,000 HSC students will put pen to paper over the next 17 test days as written exams officially get underway, beginning with English Paper 1 this morning.
HSC written exams mark the conclusion of 13 years of schooling for students, providing them with an opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned during their education.
When the written exams finish on Friday 7 November, with Food Technology being the final examination, HSC students will have sat over 400,000 exam sessions in 123 different subjects from Mathematics to Construction.
Students have already completed language oral exams, practical performances, and major projects during Term 3.
Thousands of dedicated teachers, principals, and support staff are working behind the scenes during the HSC, ensuring written exams run smoothly and delivering a fair outcome for every student. Students will receive their HSC results and ATAR on Thursday 18 December.
With an additional 9,000 students undertaking at least one exam as part of an accelerated pathway, or completing the HSC over multiple years, it means around 84,000 students will complete an HSC course in 2025.
The2025 HSC written exam timetable can be found on the NESA website, along with the 2025 HSC enrolment snapshot.
The Minns Labor Government has made a record investment in NSW schools since coming to office, with the 2025-26 Budget delivering $9 billion for public education infrastructure right across the state.
Alongside the Minns Labor Government's investment in education infrastructure, we are making sure there are more teachers in front of students in NSW classrooms and rolling out a new, knowledge-rich curriculum.
We have reduced teacher vacancies by 61 per cent across the state, resulting in the number of cancelled classes in NSW nearly halving since the Minns Labor Government took office.
Acting Minister for Education and Early Learning Courtney Houssos said:
"On behalf of the entire NSW Government I want to wish students the best of luck as their HSC exams begin today.
"You have done the hard work - now is the time to stay focused, look after yourself, and follow a healthy study schedule.
"Thank you to the hard-working teachers of NSW who've prepared HSC students for this moment and to all the teachers who have guided students through their 13 years of schooling."
NSW Education Standards Authority Chief Executive Officer Paul Martin said:
"The HSC exam period is a major statewide effort, coordinated by exam staff and school communities, to ensure every student has the chance to perform at their best.
"Teachers, families and caregivers have been a constant source of encouragement and support for these young people - and today is as much a milestone for them as it is for the students."
