Nearly 70,000 students were awarded their HSC today, with nearly a quarter scoring 90 or more in at least one subject. Private schools, girls and city students dominated the top marks.
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00:00After 13 years of schooling, it all came down to this moment.
00:06Almost 80,000 students logged on this morning to get their HSC results.
00:11I never knew I'd lose more sleep waiting for my mark than doing it in the exam period.
00:18In front of an audience, some students at Western Sydney's Alpha Omega College in
00:22Auburn opened their ATARs needed to get a university place.
00:26Twin brothers Amir and Malik Esar both scored in the high 90s.
00:31I'm an anxiety bomb, so it was just like I kept switching between anxiety and being excited.
00:37Getting a mark like this, it's a blessing to be able to be recognised for all the hard
00:41work it put in.
00:42The class of 2024 marks the largest ever HSC honours roll in New South Wales, with more
00:48than 19,000 students recognised as Distinguished Achievers.
00:51I just got really emotional about it, seeing everything and all the hard work adding up.
00:56The median ATAR this year was 71.55, but for around 20% of students, their final score
01:03carried less weight, having already received their university offers.
01:08And as some celebrate, those left disappointed are reminded to be kind to themselves.
01:14There are so many pathways to get to where you want to get to in the future.
01:17There are sideward steps you can make, there are going to be people that are thrilled with
01:21their results and there are going to be people that may be expected to do a little bit better.
01:25An emotional end to a big year.
01:28Chantelle Alkhoury, ABC News, Sydney.