James Ruse Agricultural High School
Carlingford
, Sydney NSW
17-31 Felton Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118, Australia
HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
97.75
AU Guide Score
705
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
77
All Rounders
Student Count
23
Top Achievers
Student Count
3
First in Course
Student Count
Carlingford Community & Property
Population Overview
40.6%
Chinese Population
28,044
Total Population
3,279
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
2,828
Local Crime Rate
6,635
NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
40.6%
Chinese
12.3%
English
11.6%
Aust
6.9%
Korean
6.0%
Indian
Property Prices
$2.1M
Median House
$718K
Median Unit
Rental Prices
$800
3BR House
-
2BR House
$860
3BR Unit
$700
2BR Unit
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About This School
James Ruse Agricultural High School is a selective public school located in Central Sydney, Carlingford, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 900 students. 2025 HSC: 705 Distinguished Achievers (averaging over 2 per student, among NSW's top performers), 77 All-rounders, 23 Top Achievers, 3 First in Course. AU Guide Score: 97. Area: Chinese 40.6%, very safe, house median $2.15M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, James Ruse Agricultural High School achieved 705 Distinguished Achievers, averaging over 2 per student, among the top performers in NSW, 77 All-round Achievers, 23 Top Achievers in Course, and 3 First in Course. AU Guide rates this school 97 points. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
James Ruse Agricultural High School is a selective public school located in Carlingford, offering Coed only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 900 students. Entry is through the Selective High School Placement Test, highly competitive.
James Ruse Agricultural High School is located in 悉尼中区, Carlingford. According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 28,044, with Chinese comprising 40.60%. One of Sydney's major Chinese communities. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (40.63%), English (12.31%), Aust (11.64%), Korean (6.86%), Indian (6.01%).
James Ruse Agricultural High School is located in 悉尼中区, Carlingford. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, Carlingford has a crime rate of 2,828 per 100,000, which is 0.43x the NSW average (6,635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
James Ruse Agricultural High School is located in Carlingford (postcode 2118). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), the area has house median $2.15M, unit median $0.72M. Above Sydney median prices.
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025