HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
86.51
AU Guide Score
336
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
9
All Rounders
Student Count
4
Top Achievers
Student Count
-
First in Course
Student Count
Gosford Community & Property
Population Overview
5.5%
Chinese Population
4,873
Total Population
1,651
Density/km²
Area Safety
High Crime Area
Safety Rating
42,294
Local Crime Rate
6,635
NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
5.5%
Chinese
30.2%
English
25.6%
Aust
9.9%
Irish
8.7%
Scottish
Property Prices
$1.1M
Median House
$638K
Median Unit
Rental Prices
$670
3BR House
$520
2BR House
$650
3BR Unit
$580
2BR Unit
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About This School
Gosford High School is a selective public school located in 中央海岸, Gosford, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 1100 students. 2025 HSC: 336 Distinguished Achievers (averaging over 1.2 per student, excellent results), 9 All-rounders, 4 Top Achievers, 0 First in Course. AU Guide Score: 86. Area: safety concerns, house median $1.08M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, Gosford High School achieved 336 Distinguished Achievers, averaging over 1.2 per student, excellent results, 9 All-round Achievers, 4 Top Achievers in Course, and 0 First in Course. AU Guide rates this school 86 points. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
Gosford High School is a selective public school located in Gosford, offering Coed only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 1100 students. Entry is through the Selective High School Placement Test, highly competitive.
Gosford High School is located in 中央海岸, Gosford. According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 4,873, with Chinese comprising 5.50%. Relatively small Chinese population. Main ethnic groups: English (30.21%), Aust (25.61%), Irish (9.91%), Scottish (8.72%), Chinese (5.48%).
Gosford High School is located in 中央海岸, Gosford. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, Gosford has a crime rate of 42,294 per 100,000, which is 6.37x the NSW average (6,635). High crime area, recommend careful consideration.
Gosford High School is located in Gosford (postcode 2250). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), the area has house median $1.08M, unit median $0.64M. Relatively affordable for Sydney.
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025