This guide will show you William Clarke College’s overall ranking across NSW and compare it with schools across the Hills District.
We’ll then look at specific HSC subjects (Maths, English, and 15 more!) and how students at William Clarke College perform relative to the rest of NSW 📚
(It’ll be the most in-depth analysis you’ll find anywhere online) 🔎
This guide is perfect for you if you’re:
- Trying to decide whether to enrol at William Clarke College or
- In Year 10 and are choosing your HSC subjects and want to pick the best ones to maximise your ATAR or
- You’re in Years 11-12 and want to know how your marks compare to the average at your school, and the rest of NSW and if you’re on track to achieve your goals
Let’s dive in!
William Clarke College Overall Academic Ranking
How Does William Clarke College compare to other schools in the Hills Districts?
How Does William Clarke College Perform in Specific HSC Subjects?
- English Advanced
- English Standard
- English Extension 1
- Maths Standard 2
- Maths Advanced
- Maths Extension 1
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Economics
- Business Studies
- Legal Studies
- Modern History
- Ancient History
- PDHPE
Can I score a high ATAR if I attend William Clarke College?
William Clarke College Overall Academic Ranking
William Clarke College is a private comprehensive co-ed high school located at 1 Morris Grove, Kellyville NSW 2155
William Clarke College has 1900 students enrolled, supported by 260 full-time equivalent teaching staff, with a teaching staff to student ratio of 1:7.
Over the last 4 years, William Clarke College has ranked between a best placing of 94 to a low of 104 out of approximately 506 high schools in NSW.
| William Clarke College | Rank | Total # Band 6 | Band 6 Success Rate | NSW Median Band 6 Success Rate | # HSC Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 94 | 128 | 17.14% | 5.47% | 139 |
| 2021 | 101 | 140 | 16.30% | 5.47% | 162 |
| 2022 | 100 | 138 | 15.40% | 5.47% | 170 |
| 2023 | 104 | 139 | 15.98% | 5.47% | 169 |
| Average | 99.75 | 136.25 | 16.21% | 5.47% | 160 |
Data Sourced from the Sydney Morning Herald Annual HSC Ranking Reports and Better Education.
On average, William Clarke College has ranked 100 out of 506 high schools, placing it in the top 20% percentile in the state.
This ranking is based on the school’s Band 6 success rate in the HSC. A Band 6 is a mark of 90% or above in a HSC subject.
On average the school has achieved 136 Band 6 results each year, with an average Band 6 Success Rate (total number of Band 6 results across all student subject enrolments) of 16.921%, compared to the NSW Median Band 6 success rate of 5.47%.
How does William Clarke College compare to other schools across the Hills Districts?
Based on William Clarke College’s average rank of 100, it places 3rd out of 21 other schools across the Hills Districts (including Selective, Public and Private).
| Rank | School Name | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baulkham Hills High School | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 | Hills Grammar School | 106 | 91 | 51 | 97 | 69 | 83 |
| 3 | William Clarke College | 94 | 103 | 105 | 106 | 122 | 106 |
| 4 | Castle Hill High School | 122 | 136 | 113 | 123 | 106 | 120 |
| 5 | Redfield College | 140 | 211 | 127 | 43 | 93 | 123 |
| 6 | Oakhill College | 136 | 189 | 138 | 155 | 119 | 147 |
| 7 | Pacific Hills Christian School | 138 | 119 | 124 | 194 | 204 | 156 |
| 8 | Gilroy Catholic College | 144 | - | 191 | 196 | 214 | 186 |
| 9 | Glenwood High School | - | 199 | 177 | 187 | - | 188 |
| 10 | Crestwood High School | 206 | 273 | 248 | 229 | 236 | 238 |
| 11 | The Ponds High | 300 | 251 | 208 | 311 | 168 | 248 |
| 12 | Kellyville High School | 227 | 375 | 234 | 263 | - | 275 |
| 13 | Hills Adventist College, Kellyville | 185 | 458 | 356 | 295 | 213 | 301 |
| 14 | Rouse Hill High | - | - | 311 | 293 | - | 302 |
| 15 | Rouse Hill Anglican College | 327 | 428 | 449 | 324 | - | 382 |
| 16 = | Seven Hills High School | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 = | St John Paul II Catholic | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 = | Quakers Hill High School | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 = | Wyndham College | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 = | Riverstone High School | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 = | Australian Christian College - Marsden Park | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Data Sourced from the Sydney Morning Herald Annual HSC Ranking Reports and Better Education.
NOTE: The use of (-) is to highlight that schools can opt out of data being published and as a result some schools do not have any data available.
The two other closest private schools by geographical distance are The Hills Grammar School and Redfield College.
How does William Clarke College Perform in Specific HSC Subjects?
This is the average mark students at William Clarke College have scored over the last 3 years compared to the NSW state average:
| Subject | School Distribution of Band 6/E4 [2020-2023] | State Distribution of Band 6/E4 [2020-2023] | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies | 40.78% | 14.75% | 26.03% |
| Maths Extension 1 | 52.20% | 36.00% | 16.20% |
| Ancient History | 23.29% | 9.25% | 14.04% |
| Maths Advanced | 35.62% | 22.75% | 12.87% |
| Modern History | 17.75% | 10.25% | 7.50% |
| Maths Standard | 14.18% | 6.75% | 7.43% |
| Business Studies | 16.76% | 9.75% | 7.01% |
| Biology | 9.06% | 7.00% | 2.06% |
| PDHPE | 7.31% | 6.75% | 0.56% |
| English Standard | 1.07% | 1.00% | 0.07% |
| Economics | 13.57% | 14.00% | -0.43% |
| Chemistry | 10.56% | 11.25% | -0.69% |
| Physics | 11.06% | 12.50% | -1.44% |
| English Advanced | 10.89% | 14.75% | -3.86% |
This however doesn’t give a complete picture of how William Clarke College performs, so let’s look at the distribution of results across Band 6 (90%+), Band 5 (80-89%), and Band 4 (70-79%) for specific subjects.
For the below analysis, we’ve aggregated data from:
- HSC Distinguished Achievers Lists (Honour Roll) provided by the NSW Government
- NSW University Admissions Centre (UAC) data on the distribution of marks
- HSC Scaling Graphs website data for average mark data
- For cohort sizes and Band distributions:
English Advanced – William Clarke College Academic Performance
English Advanced: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| English Adv | 8 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 10.25 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 14% | 16% | 15% | 14% | 14.75% |
Over the last 4 years, on average 10 students at William Clarke College scored a Band 6 (> 90% result) in English Advanced.
This reveals that to score a Band 6 at William Clarke College you need to rank at a minimum in the Top 10 students in the HSC English Advanced cohort.
Even if your internal mark is lower than 90% (Band 6 result), if you are ranked in the Top 10, based on the last 4 years of data, your internal mark will probably moderate up to a Band 6 result.
The average distribution of Band 6 results across NSW for Advanced English is 14.75% and as a result, William Clarke College performs below this distribution for Band 6 results.
English Advanced: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| English Adv | 8 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 10.25 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 14% | 16% | 15% | 14% | 14.75% |
| School Cohort Size | 78 | 99 | 100 | 93 | 92.5 |
| % Band 6 at School | 10.26% | 17.17% | 14.00% | 2.15% | 10.89% |
| Expected Band 6 Results | 10.92 | 15.84 | 15 | 13.02 | 13.7 |
| Difference vs State Distribution | -2.92 | 1.16 | -1 | -11.02 | -3.4 |
On average, 92 students sit English Advanced at William Clarke College. Assuming that the school performed at the state distribution of 14.75% of students scoring a Band 6, this would mean 13 students scoring a Band 6 result.
On average, 10 students scored a Band 6 out of 92 students (19.89%), highlighting that William Clarke College performed below the state distribution of Band 6 results by an average of 3.4 students over these four years.
However, this data can be skewed due to the unexpected performance of the 2023 cohort.
On average, between 2020 and 2022, William Clarke College performed under the distribution by 0.92 students. In 2023 alone, the cohort underperformed by 11.02 students, which is a significant gap from the performance of the 2020-2022 cohorts. This suggests that the cohort strength of English Advanced can vary at William Clarke College.
Distribution of Bands |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Advanced | Band 6 | Band 5 | Band 3 and 4 |
| William Clarke College | 10.89% | 61.89% | 26.49% |
| State | 14.75% | 53.00% | 32.00% |
| Difference | -3.86% | 8.89% | -5.51% |
Furthermore, William Clarke College’s result distribution in English Advanced across majority of the Bands show that:
- 3.9% less students score a Band 6 result than the state distribution by
- 8.9% more students score a Band 5 result compared to the state distribution
- 5.5% less students score a Band 3 and 4 result compared to the state distribution
Studying HSC English Advanced at William Clarke College and want to succeed in the subject? Our expert tutoring team at Art of Smart is here to help you reach your full potential!
Why Choose Us for English Advanced Tutoring?
Our tutors are master communicators with extensive experience, ready to help you hit your highest marks ever in HSC English Advanced through:
1️⃣ Creating a personalised HSC English Term Game Plan to take 100% of the guesswork out of your English study
2️⃣ Weekly module-specific tutoring Master Classes taught by passionate English teachers with extensive experience
3️⃣ Mastering Band 6 thesis, topic sentence, and quote analysis frameworks for each Module so you can level up your essays fast
4️⃣ Instant unlimited essay marking
5️⃣ Bonus 1 on 1 tutoring sessions for intensive supportLearn more about how we can help you take your English marks to the next level!
English Standard – William Clarke College Academic Performance
English Standard: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| English Std | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.75 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 1% | 1% | 1% | <1% | 1.00% |
Over the last 4 years, on average 1 student at William Clarke College scored a Band 6 (> 90% result) in English Standard.
This isn’t surprising given that on average only 1% of students across NSW score a Band 6 result in HSC English Standard.
This reveals that if you want to give yourself the best chance of scoring a Band 6 result in HSC English Standard at William Clarke College you would need to Rank 1st. This is no guarantee you will score a Band 6 but will give you a small chance.
English Standard: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| English Std | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.75 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 1% | 1% | 1% | <1% | 1.00% |
| School Cohort Size | 61 | 62 | 69 | 76 | 67.0 |
| % Band 6 at School | 1.64% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.63% | 1.07% |
| Expected Band 6 Results | 0.61 | 0.62 | 0.69 | <0.76 | 0.6 |
| Difference vs State Distribution | 0.39 | -0.62 | -0.69 | <1.24 | -0.3 |
William Clarke College performs slightly above the state distribution of Band 6 results in English Standard. This school distribution is 1.07%.
There are minimal fluctuations within the number of Band 6 results achieved in English Standard at William Clarke College, suggesting the consistency of the strength of each year’s cohort. However, in 2021 and 2022, zero Band 6’s were scored, which aligns with that statistic that only 1% of NSW achieves a Band 6.
Thus, to maximise chances of scoring a Band 6 in English Standard, despite minimal cohort performance fluctuations, one should aim to rank 1st in their cohort.
Distribution of Bands |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Standard | Band 6 | Band 5 | Band 3 and 4 |
| William Clarke College | 1.07% | 16.42% | 78.36% |
| State | 1% | 13.75% | 75.25% |
| Difference | 0.07% | 2.67% | 3.11% |
Furthermore, William Clarke College’s result distribution in English Standard across majority of the Bands show that:
- 0.07% more students score a Band 6 result than the state distribution by
- 2.7% more students score a Band 5 result compared to the state distribution
- 3.1% more students score a Band 3 and 4 result compared to the state distribution
Studying HSC English Standard at William Clarke College and want to succeed in the subject? Our expert tutoring team at Art of Smart is here to help you reach your full potential!
Why Choose Us for English Standard Tutoring?
Our tutors are master communicators with extensive experience, ready to help you hit your highest marks ever in HSC English Standard through:
1️⃣ Creating a personalised HSC English Term Game Plan to take 100% of the guesswork out of your English study
2️⃣ Weekly module-specific tutoring Master Classes taught by passionate English teachers with extensive experience
3️⃣ Mastering Band 6 thesis, topic sentence, and quote analysis frameworks for each Module so you can level up your essays fast
4️⃣ Instant unlimited essay marking
5️⃣ Bonus 1 on 1 tutoring sessions for intensive supportLearn more about how we can help you take your English marks to the next level!
English Extension 1 – William Clarke College Academic Performance
English Extension 1: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Ext 1 English | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4.25 |
| % Band E4 NSW | 39% | 41% | 40% | 41% | 40.25% |
Over the last 4 years, on average 4 students at William Clarke College scored a Band E4 (> 45/50) in English Extension 1.
This reveals that to score an E4 at William Clarke College you need to rank at a minimum in the Top 4 students in the HSC English Extension 1 cohort.
Even if your internal mark is lower than a 90% result, if you are ranked in the Top 4, based on the last 4 years of data, your internal mark will probably moderate up to an E4 result.
English Extension 1: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Ext 1 English | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4.25 |
| % Band E4 NSW | 39% | 41% | 40% | 41% | 40.25% |
| School Cohort Size | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| % Band 6 at School | 77.78% | 50.00% | 22.22% | 33.33% | 45.83% |
| Expected Band 6 Results | 3.51 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.69 | 3.725 |
| Difference vs State Distribution | 3.49 | 0.9 | -1.6 | -0.69 | 0.525 |
On average, 9 students take English Extension 1 at William Clarke College. If the school was to perform at the state distribution, William Clarke College would achieve at least 3 Band E4 results.
Given that approximately 4 students scored a Band E4 in English Extension 1, William Clarke College performs slightly above the state distribution by 0.5.
In 2020 however, William Clarke College was seen to perform significantly above the state distribution of 39%, having 78% of the cohort score a Band E4. This is particularly exceptional as the state distribution was the lowest in 2020 amongst the past 4 years. This showcases that the cohort strength of English Extension 1 can vary at William Clarke College.
However, in the most recent two years, 2022 and 2023, there has been a drop in the performance in English Extension 1 at William Clarke College. Similarly, English Advanced has also experienced a significant drop in its performance relative to the state. This could suggest a change in the English faculty at William Clarke College.
Distribution of Bands |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Extension 1 | Band E4 | Band E3 | Band E2 |
| William Clarke College | 45.83% | 55.56% | 0.00% |
| State | 40% | 53.50% | 6.25% |
| Difference | 5.58% | 2.06% | -6.25% |
Furthermore, William Clarke College’s result distribution in English Extension 1 across majority of the Bands show that:
- 5.6% more students score a Band 6 result than the state distribution by
- 2.1% more students score a Band 5 result compared to the state distribution
- 6.3% less students score a Band 3 and 4 result compared to the state distribution
Maths Standard 2 – William Clarke College Academic Performance
Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Maths Std 2 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 22 | 13.25 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 5% | 6% | 7% | 9% | 6.75% |
Over the last 4 years, on average 13 students at William Clarke College scored a Band 6 (> 90% result) in Maths Standard 2.
This reveals that if you want to give yourself the best chance of scoring a Band 6 result in HSC Maths Standard at William Clarke College you would need to Rank in the Top 13. However in 2023, scoring in the Top 22 would have been sufficient.
Maths Standard 2: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Maths Std 2 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 22 | 13.25 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 5% | 6% | 7% | 9% | 6.75% |
| School Cohort Size | 85 | 91 | 87 | 103 | 91.5 |
| % Band 6 at School | 8.24% | 9.89% | 17.24% | 21.36% | 14.18% |
| Expected Band 6 Results | 4.25 | 5.46 | 6.09 | 9.27 | 6.2675 |
| Difference vs State Distribution | 2.75 | 3.54 | 8.91 | 12.73 | 6.9825 |
The average distribution of Band 6 results across NSW for Maths Standard 2 is 6.75%. William Clarke notably outperforms the state as 14% of the cohort scores a Band 6 in Maths Standard 2.
Moreover, there has been a consistent upwards trend in the performance of Maths Standard 2 students at William Clarke College between 2020 to 2023 as the school distribution has surpassed the state distribution by 2 students to 12 students between 2020 and 2023. This demonstrates their growing proficiency in the subject.
Distribution of Bands |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths Standard 2 | Band 6 | Band 5 | Band 3 and 4 |
| William Clarke College | 14.18% | 30.87% | 47.81% |
| State | 6.75% | 20.50% | 52.00% |
| Difference | 7.43% | 10.37% | -4.19% |
Furthermore, William Clarke College’s result distribution in Maths Standard 2 across majority of the Bands show that:
- 7.4% more students score a Band 6 result than the state distribution by
- 10.4% more students score a Band 5 result compared to the state distribution
- 4.2% less students score a Band 3 and 4 result compared to the state distribution
Studying HSC Maths Standard at William Clarke College and aiming for a Band 6? Our expert tutoring team at Art of Smart is here to help you reach your full potential!
Why Choose Us for Maths Standard Tutoring?
Our tutors are master communicators with extensive experience, ready to help you hit your highest marks ever in HSC Maths Standard through:
1️⃣ Weekly topic-specific tutoring Master Classes taught by passionate Maths teachers with extensive experience
2️⃣ Guidance through practice questions by topic, targeting weak areas
3️⃣ Comprehensive resources designed by skilled HSC Maths teachers and tutors
4️⃣ Bonus 1 on 1 tutoring sessions for intensive supportLearn more about how we can help you take your Maths marks to the next level!
Maths Advanced – William Clarke College Academic Performance
Maths Advanced: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Maths Adv | 21 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17.5 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 23% | 23% | 23% | 22% | 22.75% |
Over the last 4 years, on average 17 students at William Clarke College scored a Band 6 (> 90% result) in Maths Advanced.
This reveals that if you want to give yourself the best chance of scoring a Band 6 result in HSC Maths Advanced at William Clarke College you would need to Rank in the Top 17.
Maths Advanced: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Maths Adv | 21 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17.5 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 23% | 23% | 23% | 22% | 22.75% |
| School Cohort Size | 44 | 54 | 66 | 41 | 51.25 |
| % Band 6 at School | 47.73% | 31.48% | 24.24% | 39.02% | 35.62% |
| Expected Band 6 Results | 10.12 | 12.42 | 15.18 | 9.02 | 11.685 |
| Difference vs State Distribution | 10.88 | 4.58 | 0.82 | 6.98 | 5.815 |
The average distribution of Band 6 results across NSW for Maths Advanced is 22.75%. William Clarke outperforms the state as 35.62% of the cohort scores a Band 6 in Maths Advanced.
William Clarke College has consistently surpassed the state distribution between 2020 and 2023 by an average of almost 6 students. This number however could have been skewed by the minimal difference between school and state distribution of 0.82 students in 2022.
Moreover, in 2022, William Clarke College had the largest Maths Advanced cohort between 2020 and 2023, yet achieved the lowest number of Band 6’s in that year. This could mean that less people dropped to Math Standard in 2022 or that the strength of the Maths Advanced cohort tends to fluctuate at William Clarke College.
However, Maths Advanced is an option for future students at William Clarke College looking to maximise their ATAR due to the overall, consistent positive performance in the subject.
Distribution of Bands |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths Standard 2 | Band 6 | Band 5 | Band 3 and 4 |
| William Clarke College | 14.18% | 30.87% | 47.81% |
| State | 6.75% | 20.50% | 52.00% |
| Difference | 7.43% | 10.37% | -4.19% |
Furthermore, William Clarke College’s result distribution in Maths Advanced across majority of the Bands show that:
- 12.9% more students score a Band 6 result than the state distribution by
- 5.8% more students score a Band 5 result compared to the state distribution
- 15.4% less students score a Band 3 and 4 result compared to the state distribution
Studying HSC Maths Advanced at William Clarke College and aiming for a Band 6? Our expert tutoring team at Art of Smart is here to help you reach your full potential!
Why Choose Us for Maths Advanced Tutoring?
Our tutors are master communicators with extensive experience, ready to help you hit your highest marks ever in HSC Maths Advanced through:
1️⃣ Weekly topic-specific tutoring Master Classes taught by passionate Maths teachers with extensive experience
2️⃣ Guidance through practice questions by topic, targeting weak areas
3️⃣ Comprehensive resources designed by skilled HSC Maths teachers and tutors
4️⃣ Bonus 1 on 1 tutoring sessions for intensive supportLearn more about how we can help you take your Maths marks to the next level!
Maths Extension 1 – William Clarke College Academic Performance
Maths Extension 1: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Ext 1 Maths | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 |
| % Band E4 NSW | 38% | 37% | 35% | 34% | 36.00% |
Over the last 4 years, on average 11 students at William Clarke College scored an E4 (> 45/50 result) in Maths Extension 1.
This reveals that if you want to give yourself the best chance of scoring an E4 result in HSC Maths Extension 1 at William Clarke College you would need to Rank in the Top 11.
The average distribution of E4 results across NSW for Maths Extension 1 is 36%.
Maths Extension 1: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Ext 1 Maths | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 |
| % Band E4 NSW | 38% | 37% | 35% | 34% | 36.00% |
| School Cohort Size | 23 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 21.5 |
| % Band E4 at School | 47.83% | 40.91% | 47.83% | 72.22% | 52.20% |
| Expected Band E4 Results | 8.74 | 8.14 | 8.05 | 6.12 | 7.8 |
| Difference vs State Distribution | 2.26 | 0.86 | 2.95 | 6.88 | 3.2 |
The school distribution of Band E4 in Maths Extension 1 at William Clarke College of 52.20% sits much higher to the state distribution of Band E4 in Maths Extension 1 of 36%.
This showcases that William Clarke College significantly outperforms the state in Maths Extension 1.
Additionally, in 2023, the state distribution of Band E4 in Maths Extension 1 of 34% was the lowest between 2020 and 2023, yet William Clarke College recorded the highest Band E4 distribution of 72.22% that year between 2020 and 2023.
Since 2021, William Clarke College has been on an upwards trends in regards to their performance in Maths Extension 1, relative to the state, demonstrating their growing proficiency in the subject.
Distribution of Bands |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths Extension 1 | Band E4 | Band E3 | Band E2 |
| William Clarke College | 52.20% | 39.53% | 9.30% |
| State | 36% | 37.75% | 21.00% |
| Difference | 16.20% | 1.78% | -11.70% |
Furthermore, William Clarke College’s result distribution in Maths Extension 1 across majority of the Bands show that:
- 16.2% more students score a Band 6 result than the state distribution by
- 1.2% more students score a Band 5 result compared to the state distribution
- 11.7% less students score a Band 3 and 4 result compared to the state distribution
Studying HSC Maths Extension 1 at The Ponds High School and aiming for an E4? Our expert tutoring team at Art of Smart is here to help you reach your full potential!
Why Choose Us for Maths Extension 1 Tutoring?
Our tutors are master communicators with extensive experience, ready to help you hit your highest marks ever in HSC Maths Extension 1 through:
1️⃣ Weekly topic-specific tutoring Master Classes taught by passionate Maths teachers with extensive experience
2️⃣ Guidance through practice questions by topic, targeting weak areas
3️⃣ Comprehensive resources designed by skilled HSC Maths teachers and tutors
4️⃣ Bonus 1 on 1 tutoring sessions for intensive supportLearn more about how we can help you take your Maths marks to the next level!
Maths Extension 2 – William Clarke College Academic Performance
Maths Extension 2: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Ext 2 Maths | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3.5 |
| % Band E4 NSW | 36% | 43% | 40% | 38% | 39.25% |
Over the last 4 years, on average 3 students at William Clarke College scored an E4 (> 45/50 result) in Maths Extension 2.
This reveals that if you want to give yourself the best chance of scoring an E4 result in HSC Maths Extension 2 at William Clarke College you would need to Rank in the Top 3.
The average distribution of E4 results across NSW for Maths Extension 2 is 39.25%.
Maths Extension 2: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Ext 2 Maths | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3.5 |
| % Band E4 NSW | 36% | 43% | 40% | 38% | 39.25% |
| School Cohort Size | 11 | 4 | 7 | NA | 7.3 |
| % Band E4 at School | 36.36% | 50.00% | 42.86% | NA | 43.07% |
| Expected Band E4 Results | 3.96 | 1.72 | 2.8 | NA | 2.8 |
| Difference vs State Distribution | 0.04 | 0.28 | 0.2 | NA | 0.2 |
The school distribution of Band E4 in Maths Extension 2 at William Clarke College of 43.07% compares closely to the state distribution of Band E4 in Maths Extension 2 of 39.25%.
There are also very minimal fluctuations within the difference between school and state distribution of Band E4, suggesting that William Clarke College consistently performs positively in Maths Extension 2.
Overall, this showcases that William Clarke College outperforms the state in Maths Extension 2.
Distribution of Bands |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths Extension 2 | Band E4 | Band E3 | Band E2 |
| William Clarke College | 43.07% | 37.67% | 6.85% |
| State | 39.25% | 46.50% | 12.25% |
| Difference | 3.82% | -8.83% | -5.40% |
Furthermore, William Clarke College’s result distribution in Maths Extension 2 across majority of the Bands show that:
- 3.8% more students score a Band 6 result than the state distribution by
- 8.8% less students score a Band 5 result compared to the state distribution
- 5.4% less students score a Band 3 and 4 result compared to the state distribution
Physics – William Clarke College Academic Performance
Physics: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Physics | 4 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 13% | 12% | 12% | 13% | 12.50% |
Over the last 4 years, on average 4 students at William Clarke College scored a Band 6 (> 90% result) in Physics.
This reveals that if you want to give yourself the best chance of scoring a Band 6 result in HSC Physics at William Clarke College you would need to rank in the Top 4.
Physics: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Physics | 4 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 13% | 12% | 12% | 13% | 12.50% |
| School Cohort Size | 24 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| % Band 6 at School | 16.67% | 10.34% | 0.00% | 17.24% | 11.06% |
| Expected Band 6 Results | 3.12 | 3.48 | 3.6 | 3.77 | 3.4925 |
| Difference vs State Distribution | 0.88 | -0.48 | -3.6 | 1.23 | -0.4925 |
The average distribution of Band 6 results across NSW for Physics is 12.50%. William Clarke College falls very slightly below the state distribution, sitting at 11.06%.
This is likely to be influenced by the 0 Band 6 results in 2022, while the other years had consistent outcomes.
Interestingly, despite having the largest Physics cohort in 2022 between 2020 and 2023, William Clarke College performed the lowest that year. This suggests that the strength of the Physics cohort at William Clarke College can fluctuate.
Excluding the 0 Band 6 results in 2022, William Clarke College slightly outperforms the state by 0.5 students.
Overall, William Clarke College performs relatively consistently as there is minimal fluctuation within the differences between school and state distribution. However, there is a chance that the school will fall below the state distribution.
To combat this, and secure a Band 6 in Physics while studying at William Clarke College, students are encouraged to aim for a position in the Top 3.
Distribution of Bands |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | Band 6 | Band 5 | Band 3 and 4 |
| William Clarke College | 11.06% | 33.93% | 51.79% |
| State | 13% | 27.75% | 49% |
| Difference | -1.44% | 6.18% | 3.29% |
Furthermore, William Clarke College’s result distribution in Physics across majority of the Bands show that:
- 1.4% less students score a Band 6 result than the state distribution by
- 6.2% more students score a Band 5 result compared to the state distribution
- 3.3% more students score a Band 3 and 4 result compared to the state distribution
Studying HSC Physics at The Ponds High School and aiming for a Band 6? Our expert tutoring team at Art of Smart is here to help you reach your full potential!
Why Choose Us for Physics Tutoring?
Our tutors are master communicators with extensive experience, ready to help you hit your highest marks ever in HSC Physics through:
1️⃣ Weekly topic-specific tutoring Master Classes taught by passionate Physics teachers with extensive experience
2️⃣ Guidance through practice questions by topic, targeting weak areas
3️⃣ Comprehensive resources designed by skilled HSC Physics teachers and tutors
4️⃣ Bonus 1 on 1 tutoring sessions for intensive supportLearn more about how we can help you take your Physics marks to the next level!
Chemistry – William Clarke College Academic Performance
Chemistry: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Chemistry | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2.75 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 13% | 11% | 9% | 12% | 11.25% |
Over the last 4 years, on average 2 students at William Clarke College scored a Band 6 (> 90% result) in Chemistry.
This reveals that if you want to give yourself the best chance of scoring a Band 6 result in HSC Chemistry at William Clarke College you would need to rank in the Top 2. However, in 2023, ranking in the Top 6 would have been sufficient in securing a Band 6 due to the relatively stronger cohort.
Chemistry: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Chemistry | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2.75 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 13% | 11% | 9% | 12% | 11.25% |
| School Cohort Size | 18 | 39 | 32 | 35 | 31 |
| % Band 6 at School | 22.22% | 0 | 0% | 20% | 10.56% |
| Expected Band 6 Results | 2.34 | 4.29 | 2.88 | 4.2 | 3.4275 |
| Difference vs State Distribution | 1.66 | -4.29 | -2.88 | 2.8 | -0.6775 |
The average distribution of Band 6 results across NSW for Chemistry is 11.25%. William Clarke College falls very slightly below the state distribution, sitting at 10.56%.
This is likely to be influenced by the 0 Band 6 results in 2021 and 2022, while the other years have consistent outcomes. Additionally, despite the significant increase in cohort size between 2020 and 2021, William Clarke College underperformed with a large cohort and overperformed with a small cohort.
This suggests that the strength of the Chemistry cohort at William Clarke College can fluctuate. To combat this, and secure a Band 6 in Chemistry while studying at William Clarke College, students are encouraged to aim for a position in the Top 3.
Overall, William Clarke College falls slightly below the state distribution of Band 6 in Chemistry.
Distribution of Bands |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Band 6 | Band 5 | Band 3 and 4 |
| William Clarke College | 10.56% | 31.45% | 53.06% |
| State | 11% | 27.25% | 49% |
| Difference | -0.69% | 4.20% | 4.56% |
Furthermore, William Clarke College’s result distribution in Chemistry across majority of the Bands show that:
- 0.7% less students score a Band 6 result than the state distribution by
- 4.2% more students score a Band 5 result compared to the state distribution
- 4.6% more students score a Band 3 and 4 result compared to the state distribution
Studying HSC Chemistry at The Ponds High School and aiming for a Band 6? Our expert tutoring team at Art of Smart is here to help you reach your full potential!
Why Choose Us for Chemistry Tutoring?
Our tutors are master communicators with extensive experience, ready to help you hit your highest marks ever in HSC Chemistry through:
1️⃣ Weekly topic-specific tutoring Master Classes taught by passionate Chemistry teachers with extensive experience
2️⃣ Guidance through practice questions by topic, targeting weak areas
3️⃣ Comprehensive resources designed by skilled HSC Chemistry teachers and tutors
4️⃣ Bonus 1 on 1 tutoring sessions for intensive supportLearn more about how we can help you take your Chemistry marks to the next level!
Biology – William Clarke College Academic Performance
Biology: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Biology | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 7% | 7% | 6% | 8% | 7.00% |
Over the last 4 years, on average 4 students at William Clarke College scored a Band 6 (> 90% result) in Biology.
This reveals that if you want to give yourself the best chance of scoring a Band 6 result in HSC Biology at William Clarke College you would need to rank in the Top 4.
The average distribution of Band 6 results across NSW for Biology is 7%.
Biology: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Biology | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 7% | 7% | 6% | 8% | 7.00% |
| School Cohort Size | 39 | 52 | 50 | 45 | 46.5 |
| % Band 6 at School | 17.95% | 3.85% | 10.00% | 4.44% | 9.06% |
| Expected Band 6 Results | 2.73 | 3.64 | 3 | 3.6 | 3.2425 |
| Difference vs State Distribution | 4.27 | -1.64 | 2 | -1.6 | 0.7575 |
William Clarke College slightly outperforms the state distribution by 0.8 students. This could be influenced by the significant outperformance in 2020 alone.
In 2020, the state distribution was a low 7% while the school distribution exceeded to almost 18%. Additionally, the school distribution of Band 6 results is relatively inconsistent, ranging between 3% to 18% between 2020 and 2023, and the school’s performance relative to the state has alternated between under and over across 2020 to 2023.
This showcases that to secure a Band 6 in Biology while studying at William Clarke College, students are encouraged to aim for a position in the Top 4, as the cohort strength can vary between years.
Distribution of Bands |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | Band 6 | Band 5 | Band 3 and 4 |
| William Clarke College | 9.06% | 31.18% | 55.91% |
| State | 7% | 23.00% | 57% |
| Difference | 2.06% | 8.18% | -0.59% |
Furthermore, William Clarke College’s result distribution in Biology across the majority of the Bands shows that:
- 2.1% more students score a Band 6 result than the state distribution by
- 8.2% more students score a Band 5 result compared to the state distribution
- 0.6% less students score a Band 3 and 4 result compared to the state distribution
Studying HSC Biology at The Ponds High School and aiming for a Band 6? Our expert tutoring team at Art of Smart is here to help you reach your full potential!
Why Choose Us for Biology Tutoring?
Our tutors are master communicators with extensive experience, ready to help you hit your highest marks ever in HSC Biology through:
1️⃣ Weekly topic-specific tutoring Master Classes taught by passionate Biology teachers with extensive experience
2️⃣ Guidance through practice questions by topic, targeting weak areas
3️⃣ Comprehensive resources designed by skilled HSC Biology teachers and tutors
4️⃣ Bonus 1 on 1 tutoring sessions for intensive supportLearn more about how we can help you take your Biology marks to the next level!
Economics – William Clarke College Academic Performance
Economics: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Economics | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2.75 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 13% | 15% | 15% | 13% | 14.00% |
Over the last 4 years, on average 2 students at William Clarke College scored a Band 6 (> 90% result) in Economics.
This reveals that if you want to give yourself the best chance of scoring a Band 6 result in HSC Economics at William Clarke College you would need to rank 2nd.
Economics: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Economics | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2.75 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 13% | 15% | 15% | 13% | 14.00% |
| School Cohort Size | 13 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18.5 |
| % Band 6 at School | 0.00% | 25.00% | 15.00% | 14.29% | 13.57% |
| Expected Band 6 Results | 1.69 | 3 | 3 | 2.73 | 2.605 |
| Difference vs State Distribution | -1.69 | 2 | 0 | 0.27 | 0.145 |
William Clarke College performs very close to the state distribution of Band 6’s in Economics. The average distribution of Band 6’s in NSW is 14% while the school distribution has been 13.57%.
This could have been influenced by the 0 Band 6 results in 2020. The nil Band 6 results in 2020 could be due to the much smaller cohort size of 13, relative to the cohort sizes between 2021 and 2023.
The state distribution was also the lowest in 2020, sitting at 13%, thus explaining the 0 Band 6 results. Further, in 2022, William Clarke College performed exactly at the state distribution of 15%.
Distribution of Bands |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Band 6 | Band 5 | Band 3 and 4 |
| William Clarke College | 13.57% | 33.78% | 50.00% |
| State | 14.00% | 35.75% | 42.75% |
| Difference | -0.43% | -1.97% | 7.25% |
Furthermore, William Clarke College’s result distribution in Economics across the majority of the Bands shows that:
- 0.4% less students score a Band 6 result than the state distribution by
- 2% less students score a Band 5 result compared to the state distribution
- 7.3% more students score a Band 3 and 4 result compared to the state distribution
As William Clarke College performs below the state distribution in the top 2 Bands, students are encouraged to reach a high rank in Economics to maximise chances of scoring a Band 6.
Studying HSC Economics Advanced at The Ponds High School and aiming for a Band 6? Our expert tutoring team at Art of Smart is here to help you reach your full potential!
Why Choose Us for Economics Tutoring?
Our tutors are master communicators with extensive experience, ready to help you hit your highest marks ever in HSC Economics through:
1️⃣ Weekly topic-specific tutoring Master Classes taught by passionate Economics teachers with extensive experience
2️⃣ Guidance through practice questions by topic, targeting weak areas
3️⃣ Comprehensive resources designed by skilled HSC Economics teachers and tutors
4️⃣ Bonus 1 on 1 tutoring sessions for intensive supportLearn more about how we can help you take your Economics marks to the next level!
Business Studies – William Clarke College Academic Performance
Business Studies: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Business Studies | 9 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 7.5 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 9% | 9% | 10% | 11% | 9.75% |
Over the last 4 years, on average 7 students at William Clarke College scored a Band 6 (> 90% result) in Business Studies
This reveals that if you want to give yourself the best chance of scoring a Band 6 result in HSC Business Studies at William Clarke College you would need to rank in the Top 7.
Business Studies: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Business Studies | 9 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 7.5 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 9% | 9% | 10% | 11% | 9.75% |
| School Cohort Size | 40 | 43 | 45 | 63 | 47.75 |
| % Band 6 at School | 22.50% | 23.26% | 13.33% | 7.94% | 16.76% |
| Expected Band 6 Results | 3.6 | 3.87 | 4.5 | 6.93 | 4.725 |
| Difference vs State Distribution | 5.4 | 6.13 | 1.5 | -1.93 | 2.775 |
William Clarke College outperforms the state distribution of Band 6 results in Business Studies by 2.775 students. However, this statistic could have been impact by the single performance of 2023.
Despite the largest Business Studies cohort William Clarke College has had since 2020 of 63 students in 2023, the school recorded the lowest Band 6 distribution that year of 7.94%. This performance is likely to bring the overall performance down.
Without the 2023 result, William Clarke College outperforms the state by 4.34 students. Hence, in case of a low cohort strength, students should aim to be in Top 7 in Business Studies at William Clarke College to secure a Band 6.
Distribution of Bands |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies | Band 6 | Band 5 | Band 3 and 4 |
| William Clarke College | 16.76% | 34.03% | 45.55% |
| State | 9.75% | 25.50% | 49.00% |
| Difference | 7.01% | 8.53% | -3.45% |
Furthermore, William Clarke College’s result distribution in Business Studies across the majority of the Bands shows that:
- 7% more students score a Band 6 result than the state distribution by
- 8.5% more students score a Band 5 result compared to the state distribution
- 3.5% fewer students score a Band 3 and 4 results compared to the state distribution
Legal Studies – William Clarke College Academic Performance
Legal Studies: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Legal Studies | 10 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 10.5 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 15% | 15% | 15% | 14% | 14.75% |
Over the last 4 years, on average 10 students at William Clarke College scored a Band 6 (> 90% result) in Legal Studies
This reveals that if you want to give yourself the best chance of scoring a Band 6 result in HSC Legal Studies at William Clarke College you would need to rank in the Top 10.
However, in 2021, ranking in the Top 17 would have been sufficient to secure a Band 6 due to the relatively stronger cohort.
Legal Studies: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Legal Studies | 10 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 10.5 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 15% | 15% | 15% | 14% | 14.75% |
| School Cohort Size | 27 | 29 | 18 | 28 | 25.5 |
| % Band 6 at School | 37.04% | 58.62% | 38.89% | 28.57% | 40.78% |
| Expected Band 6 Results | 4.05 | 4.35 | 2.7 | 3.92 | 3.755 |
| Difference vs State Distribution | 5.95 | 12.65 | 4.3 | 4.08 | 6.745 |
William Clarke College outperforms the state distribution of Band 6 results in Legal Studies by 26.03%. This could be influenced by the significant outperformance in 2021 alone, as the difference between school and state distribution was a high 12.65 students. Further, William Clarke has consistently surpassed the state in Legal Students between 2020 and 2023.
Distribution of Bands |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies | Band 6 | Band 5 | Band 3 and 4 |
| William Clarke College | 40.78% | 32.35% | 26.47% |
| State | 14.75% | 27.00% | 46% |
| Difference | 26.03% | 5.35% | -19.78% |
Furthermore, William Clarke College’s result distribution in Legal Studies across the majority of the Bands shows that:
- 26% more students score a Band 6 result than the state distribution by
- 5.4% more students score a Band 5 result compared to the state distribution
- 19.8% fewer students score a Band 3 and 4 results compared to the state distribution
This shows that Legal Studies is an option for future students at William Clarke College looking to maximise their ATAR due to the overall, consistent positive performance in the subject across the top 2 bands.
Modern History – William Clarke College Academic Performance
Modern History: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Modern History | 3 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.25 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 10% | 11% | 10% | 10% | 10.25% |
Over the last 4 years, on average 4 students at William Clarke College scored a Band 6 (> 90% result) in Modern History.
This reveals that if you want to give yourself the best chance of scoring a Band 6 result in HSC Modern History at William Clarke College you would need to rank in the Top 4.
Modern History: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Modern History | 3 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.25 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 10% | 11% | 10% | 10% | 10.25% |
| School Cohort Size | 27 | 18 | 27 | 23 | 23.75 |
| % Band 6 at School | 11.11% | 22.22% | 33.33% | 4.35% | 17.75% |
| Expected Band 6 Results | 2.7 | 1.98 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 2.42 |
| Difference vs State Distribution | 0.3 | 2.02 | 6.3 | -1.3 | 1.83 |
William Clarke College outperforms the state distribution of Band 6 results in Modern History by 1.83 students. However, the school distribution of Band 6 results is relatively inconsistent, ranging between 4.35% to 33.3% between 2020 and 2023. Additionally, 2023 is the only year so far when William Clarke College performed below the state distribution.
This showcases that to secure a Band 6 in Modern History while studying at William Clarke College, students are encouraged to aim for a position in the Top 4, as the cohort strength can vary between years.
Distribution of Bands |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern History | Band 6 | Band 5 | Band 3 and 4 |
| William Clarke College | 17.75% | 29.47% | 49.47% |
| State | 10.25% | 26.00% | 49.00% |
| Difference | 7.50% | 3.47% | 0.47% |
Furthermore, William Clarke College’s result distribution in Modern History across the majority of the Bands shows that:
- 7.5% more students score a Band 6 result than the state distribution by
- 3.5% more students score a Band 5 result compared to the state distribution
- 0.5% more students score a Band 3 and 4 results compared to the state distribution
Overall, William Clarke College outperforms the state in Modern History.
Ancient History – William Clarke College Academic Performance
Ancient History: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Ancient History | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2.5 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 9% | 10% | 9% | 9% | 9.25% |
Over the last 4 years, on average 2 students at William Clarke College scored a Band 6 (> 90% result) in Ancient History
This reveals that if you want to give yourself the best chance of scoring a Band 6 result in HSC Ancient History at William Clarke College you would need to rank in the Top 2.
Ancient History: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| Ancient History | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2.5 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 9% | 10% | 9% | 9% | 9.25% |
| School Cohort Size | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11.5 |
| % Band 6 at School | 15.38% | 16.67% | 16.67% | 44.44% | 23.29% |
| Expected Band 6 Results | 1.17 | 1.2 | 1.08 | 0.81 | 1.065 |
| Difference vs State Distribution | 0.83 | 0.8 | 0.92 | 3.19 | 1.435 |
William Clarke College outperforms the state distribution of Band 6 results in Ancient History by 14.04%.
William Clarke has consistently surpassed the state in Ancient History between 2020 and 2023, suggesting the consistency of the academic strengths between the Ancient History cohort every year.
This shows that Ancient History is an option for future students at William Clarke College looking to maximise their ATAR due to the overall, consistent positive performance in the subject.
Distribution of Bands |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient History | Band 6 | Band 5 | Band 3 and 4 |
| William Clarke College | 23.29% | 23.91% | 50.00% |
| State | 9.25% | 24.50% | 49% |
| Difference | 14.04% | -0.59% | 1.25% |
Furthermore, William Clarke College’s result distribution in Ancient History across the majority of the Bands shows that:
- 14% more students score a Band 6 result than the state distribution by
- 0.6% fewer students score a Band 5 result compared to the state distribution
- 1.3% more students score a Band 3 and 4 results compared to the state distribution
PDHPE – William Clarke College Academic Performance
PDHPE: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| PHDPE | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3.75 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 9% | 7% | 5% | 6% | 6.75% |
Over the last 4 years, on average 3 students at William Clarke College scored a Band 6 (> 90% result) in PDHPE.
This reveals that if you want to give yourself the best chance of scoring a Band 6 result in HSC PDHPE at William Clarke College you would need to rank in the Top 3.
The average distribution of Band 6 results across NSW for PDHPE is 6.75%.
PDHPE: Number of Band 6 Results |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Average |
| PHDPE | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3.75 |
| % Band 6 NSW | 9% | 7% | 5% | 6% | 6.75% |
| School Cohort Size | 47 | 47 | 55 | 52 | 50.25 |
| % Band 6 at School | 4.26% | 6.38% | 10.91% | 7.69% | 7.31% |
| Expected Band 6 Results | 4.23 | 3.29 | 2.75 | 3.12 | 3.3475 |
| Difference vs State Distribution | -2.23 | -0.29 | 3.25 | 0.88 | 0.4025 |
William Clarke College performs very close to the state distribution of Band 6’s in PDHPE. The average distribution of Band 6’s in NSW is 6.75% while the school distribution has been 7.31%.
In 2022, the state distribution of Band 6 results in PDHPE was the lowest, at 5%, however, William Clarke College scored the highest school distribution of Band 6 results that year between 2020 and 2023.
Additionally, in the most recent years, 2022 and 2023, William Clarke College has outperformed the state in Band 6 distribution, which is an improvement from their consecutive underperformance in 2020 and 2021. This demonstrates William Clarke’s growing proficiency in PDHPE.
Distribution of Bands |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| PDHPE | Band 6 | Band 5 | Band 3 and 4 |
| William Clarke College | 7.31% | 32.84% | 57.21% |
| State | 6.75% | 24.25% | 54.75% |
| Difference | 0.56% | 8.59% | 2.46% |
Furthermore, William Clarke College’s result distribution in PDHPE across the majority of the Bands shows that:
- 0.6% more students score a Band 6 result than the state distribution by
- 8.6% more students score a Band 5 result compared to the state distribution
- 2.5% more students score a Band 3 and 4 results compared to the state distribution
Overall, William Clarke College outperforms the state in PDHPE.
Can I score a high ATAR if I attend William Clarke College?
The Dux at William Clarke College scored the following ATAR results:
- 2023: 99.30 ATAR
This shows that it’s very possible to score a 99+ ATAR if you attend William Clarke College.
What do you need to do to achieve this?
Firstly, to score an ATAR over 99, you’ll generally need to achieve Band 6 results across 10 units of subjects (this could be 5 or 6 subjects).
To achieve this, you’ll need to look at the subjects above and identify how many students typically score a Band 6 at William Clarke College for the subjects you are taking.
In some cases, only 0-2 students achieve a Band 6, however in others, 5-10 students do.
Generally, you’ll need to be at a minimum scoring in the Top 5 students at William Clarke College across all your subjects to give yourself the best chance of scoring a high ATAR.
What can you do to maximise your chance of scoring a 99+ ATAR?
The best way to achieve this would be to score 1st internally in your subjects. This is important because the highest mark in the external HSC Exam will become your internal mark.
If you then score very highly in the external exams (high Band 6 results), the way moderation of your internal marks works is that your external mark will become (if you ranked 1st internally), your internal mark.
This way, you are in control of 100% of your mark, and the rest of your cohort (which may not perform as well and otherwise impact moderation of your internal marks) won’t impact you.
