HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
56.62
AU Guide Score
39
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
-
All Rounders
Student Count
-
Top Achievers
Student Count
-
First in Course
Student Count
Ryde Community & Property
Population Overview
22.2%
Chinese Population
31,907
Total Population
4,493
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
4,244
Local Crime Rate
6,635
NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
22.2%
Chinese
15.6%
English
15.2%
Aust
8.0%
Italian
5.7%
Irish
Property Prices
$2.7M
Median House
$745K
Median Unit
Rental Prices
$880
3BR House
-
2BR House
$1,050
3BR Unit
$770
2BR Unit
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About This School
Holy Cross College is a Catholic school located in Northern Sydney, Ryde, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 800 students. 2025 HSC: 39 Distinguished Achievers, 0 All-rounders, 0 Top Achievers, 0 First in Course. AU Guide Score: 56. Area: Chinese 22.2%, very safe, house median $2.69M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, Holy Cross College achieved 39 Distinguished Achievers, 0 All-round Achievers, 0 Top Achievers in Course, and 0 First in Course. AU Guide rates this school 56 points. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
Holy Cross College is a Catholic school located in Ryde, offering Boys only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 800 students. Catholic schools have lower fees than independent schools and welcome students of all faiths.
Holy Cross College is located in 悉尼北区, Ryde. According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 31,907, with Chinese comprising 22.20%. One of Sydney's major Chinese communities. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (22.24%), English (15.62%), Aust (15.22%), Italian (8.00%), Irish (5.70%).
Holy Cross College is located in 悉尼北区, Ryde. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, Ryde has a crime rate of 4,244 per 100,000, which is 0.64x the NSW average (6,635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Holy Cross College is located in Ryde (postcode 2112). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), the area has house median $2.69M, unit median $0.74M. Above Sydney median prices.
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025