HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
88.26
AU Guide Score
361
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
18
All Rounders
Student Count
5
Top Achievers
Student Count
-
First in Course
Student Count
Petersham Community & Property
Population Overview
5.3%
Chinese Population
8,200
Total Population
6,370
Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe
Safety Rating
5,500
Local Crime Rate
6,635
NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
33.0%
English
26.5%
Aust
15.5%
Irish
10.8%
Scottish
Property Prices
$2.1M
Median House
$810K
Median Unit
Rental Prices
-
3BR House
$900
2BR House
-
3BR Unit
$765
2BR Unit
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About This School
Fort Street High School is a selective public school located in Eastern Sydney, Petersham, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 900 students. 2025 HSC: 361 Distinguished Achievers (averaging over 2 per student, among NSW's top performers), 18 All-rounders, 5 Top Achievers, 0 First in Course. AU Guide Score: 88. Area: safe, house median $2.1M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, Fort Street High School achieved 361 Distinguished Achievers, averaging over 2 per student, among the top performers in NSW, 18 All-round Achievers, 5 Top Achievers in Course, and 0 First in Course. AU Guide rates this school 88 points. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
Fort Street High School is a selective public school located in Petersham, offering Coed only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 900 students. Entry is through the Selective High School Placement Test, highly competitive.
Fort Street High School is located in 悉尼东区, Petersham. According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 8,200, with Chinese comprising 5.30%. Relatively small Chinese population. Main ethnic groups: English (33.04%), Aust (26.54%), Irish (15.49%), Scottish (10.82%), Italian (5.96%).
Fort Street High School is located in 悉尼东区, Petersham. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, Petersham has a crime rate of 5,500 per 100,000, which is 0.83x the NSW average (6,635). Below NSW average, a safe area.
Fort Street High School is located in Petersham (postcode 2049). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), the area has house median $2.1M, unit median $0.81M. Above Sydney median prices.
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025