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‘It’s like making the Olympic team’: Why James Ruse is still Sydney’s top school
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‘It’s like making the Olympic team’: Why James Ruse is still Sydney’s top school

James Ruse Agricultural High School in Sydney achieved the highest average scores among public schools in the Higher School Certificate (HSC) exams last year, according to an analysis by The Sydney Morning Herald. The school's average score across all subjects was 91.3, slightly ahead of North Sydney Boys and North Sydney Girls. Selective schools dominated the rankings, securing 19 of the top positions, though some non-selective single-sex schools also performed well. The analysis used detailed average subject marks from annual reports, contrasting with the Herald's usual HSC league tables, which rely on more limited data from the NSW Education Standards Authority. Principal Matt Dopierala emphasized the collaborative culture at James Ruse as a key factor in its success, noting that the school's strong reputation attracts both students and private institutions offering scholarships.

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‘It’s like making the Olympic team’: Why James Ruse is still Sydney’s top school

James Ruse Agricultural High School in Sydney achieved the highest average scores among public schools in the Higher School Certificate (HSC) exams last year, according to an analysis by The Sydney Morning Herald. The school's average score across all subjects was 91.3, slightly ahead of North Sydney Boys and North Sydney Girls. Selective schools dominated the rankings, securing 19 of the top positions, though some non-selective single-sex schools also performed well. The analysis used detailed average subject marks from annual reports, contrasting with the Herald's usual HSC league tables, which rely on more limited data from the NSW Education Standards Authority. Principal Matt Dopierala emphasized the collaborative culture at James Ruse as a key factor in its success, noting that the school's strong reputation attracts both students and private institutions offering scholarships.

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