In a move that recognises the excellence in the state’s public high schools, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car has written to congratulate 24 public high schools – among them Elizabeth Macarthur High School – for their results.
The NSW Department of Education has recognised 14 metro and 10 regional and rural public high schools for high growth in their 2024 HSC results from across 452 public high schools that each year guide 42,000 Year 12 students through to the HSC.
Schools were identified for demonstrating consistent growth over seven years and an increase in the number of students who achieved in the higher bands of the HSC. The schools also demonstrated positive progress for students across other achievement bands.
The schools implemented effective teaching to deliver great results for students, including improving the consistency of explicit teaching across subjects and classrooms, and setting high expectations for their students.
Letters signed jointly by Minister Car and the NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar went out this month to the schools congratulating them on their achievement.
The identification of the 24 schools that have shown the greatest improvement in results in the top bands comes a month after the Minns Government announced ambitious academic, HSC attainment and school attendance targets designed to lift outcomes for all students.
Member for Camden said: “These are outstanding results for students in Elizabeth Macarthur High School and I could not be prouder of this recognition.”
“The Government wants every child in NSW to achieve their full potential in our world-class public schools. With a qualified teacher in front of them, explicitly teaching from the knowledge-rich curriculum they can do that.”
“We are rebuilding public education in Camden, setting high expectations for our schools and students across the board, to ensure students aim high and work hard to meet their potential.”
Elizabeth Macarthur High School Principal, Kylie Hedger said: "We are incredibly proud of our students' outstanding HSC results, which reflect a culture of high expectations and strong collaboration between staff, students, and parents.
"These achievements are a testament to the quality education provided throughout public schooling—from primary school to high school and into post-school pathways, this is public education at its best."a