HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
Insufficient Data
AU Guide Score
3
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
-
All Rounders
Student Count
-
Top Achievers
Student Count
-
First in Course
Student Count
Heatherbrae Community & Property
Population Overview
0.6%
Chinese Population
654
Total Population
51
Density/km²
Area Safety
High
Safety Rating
21,713
Local Crime Rate
6,635
NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
38.2%
English
36.7%
Aust
9.2%
Scottish
8.6%
Irish
Property Prices
$728K
Median House
$520K
Median Unit
Rental Prices
$570
3BR House
$480
2BR House
-
3BR Unit
$480
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Hunter River High School is a government school located in Newcastle Region, Heatherbrae, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 800 students. 2025 HSC: 3 Distinguished Achievers, 0 All-rounders, 0 Top Achievers, 0 First in Course. Area: safety concerns, house median $0.73M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, Hunter River High School achieved 3 Distinguished Achievers, 0 All-round Achievers, 0 Top Achievers in Course, and 0 First in Course. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
Hunter River High School is a government school located in Heatherbrae, offering Coed only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 800 students. Government schools are zoned; check education.nsw.gov.au for catchment areas.
Hunter River High School is located in 纽卡斯尔周边, Heatherbrae. According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 654, with Chinese comprising 0.60%. Relatively small Chinese population. Main ethnic groups: English (38.23%), Aust (36.70%), Scottish (9.17%), Irish (8.56%), Aust_Abor (6.42%).
Hunter River High School is located in 纽卡斯尔周边, Heatherbrae. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, Heatherbrae has a crime rate of 21,713 per 100,000, which is 3.27x the NSW average (6,635). Well above NSW average, recommend careful consideration.
Hunter River High School is located in Heatherbrae (postcode 2324). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), the area has house median $0.73M, unit median $0.52M. Relatively affordable for Sydney.
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025