New or revised examination formats for 2026 HSC examinations
Sample examination format materials are available to download from the NSW Curriculum website.
2026 HSC Timetables released
HSC students can now begin planning for their final exams, with the 2026 HSC written exam timetable officially released today.
Advice to non-government schools regarding 2025 annual reports
All non-government schools are required to produce, publicly disclose and submit electronically to NESA a 2025 annual report by Tuesday 30 June 2026.
HSC minimum standard writing test – changes to typist instructions
The typist instructions for the HSC minimum standard writing test have been updated to remove the requirement for students to complete an additional spelling test.
NSW Non-government Schools Not For Profit Guidelines (NFP Guidelines) released
Learn about the changes to the NSW Non-government Schools Not For Profit Guidelines.
Minor amendments in Mathematics 11–12 (2024) syllabuses
Minor amendments have been made in Mathematics 11–12 (2024) syllabuses.
Social media minor amendments to syllabus content and examples
NESA has amended references to the use of social media in syllabus content and examples to align with the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024.
Sample HSC exam materials for Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics and Dance
Sample HSC examination materials have been published for Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics and Dance syllabuses (2025).
English Extension 2 – updates to Major work information
A range of minor updates have been made to information on the English Extension 2 Major work.
Young innovators solving real-world problems
Outstanding major projects from recent HSC graduates – offering clever solutions for an eclectic mix of design challenges – were revealed at today’s launch of the annual SHAPE exhibition.