Congratulations to the Marist Catholic College Penshurst Class of 2024 on your outstanding Higher School Certificate (HSC) results! 

Our school made a phenomenal leap of 48 positions into the top 100 of The Sydney Morning Herald rankings, securing 97th place in the state.

We recorded a monumental 131 Distinguished Achievers.

The Class of 2024 excelled across the board, particularly in Extension Courses, where every student earned an E3 or E4 result. 

Impressively, in eight courses, all students achieved marks above 80%. Additionally, 31 out of 33 courses surpassed the State Mean, with five of those courses achieving results more than 10% above the State Mean. 

Marist Catholic College Penshurst Principal Connie Frino congratulated Year 12 on their fantastic efforts and achievements.

“The College is incredibly proud of the exceptional results achieved by our students and teachers. It is clear that working in partnership with students to provide an environment of care and high expectations within our Marist culture of ‘Love of Work’  led to our HSC students achieving their best. This success reflects the strong partnership between staff and students.”

“Our holistic approach to education, including our bespoke Marist HSC Academy, additional tutorial classes, and a focus on high attendance, has been pivotal in fostering academic care and student motivation. Celebrating successes throughout the year and offering tailored support have empowered students to set ambitious goals and achieve their personal best.”

“The Class of 2024 is truly inspiring. Their unwavering commitment, consistent effort, and exceptional attendance reflect their determination and character. Their achievements are a testament to hard work and perseverance,” Principal Frino said.

SUCCESS ACROSS THE SYSTEM 

Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) has achieved outstanding results in the 2024 HSC with 13 of its 33 secondary schools ranked among the top 150 high schools in NSW.

SCS recorded an impressive 2819 Distinguished Achievers, 42 Top Achievers and 45 All Rounders.

Notably, eight SCS students received HSC First in Course honours.

SCS students also completed 1,921 VET courses, and earned 280 HSC Showcase Nominations across the Creative and Performing Arts, and Technology and Applied Studies. 

MARIST CATHOLIC COLLEGE PENSHURST 2024 HSC RESULTS AT A GLANCE

Here is a recap of our 2024 HSC highlights:

  • 131 Distinguished Achievers – lists the students who achieved a result in the highest band (Band 6 or Band E4) for one or more courses, not including results for courses studied external to their school
  • 40% of students achieved an ATAR above 85
  • 115 VET qualifications attained 
  • 16 HSC Showcase nominations across Design and technology, Industrial Technology, Music and Visual Arts 
  • 3 students selected to showcase their work at Encore and Art Express