HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
Insufficient Data
AU Guide Score
24
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
-
All Rounders
Student Count
-
Top Achievers
Student Count
-
First in Course
Student Count
Adamstown Community & Property
Population Overview
1.6%
Chinese Population
6,335
Total Population
2,076
Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average
Safety Rating
10,103
Local Crime Rate
6,635
NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
41.7%
English
40.4%
Aust
14.1%
Irish
11.6%
Scottish
Property Prices
$1.0M
Median House
$750K
Median Unit
Rental Prices
$750
3BR House
$570
2BR House
-
3BR Unit
$565
2BR Unit
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About This School
Kotara High School is a government school located in Newcastle Region, Adamstown, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 1100 students. 2025 HSC: 24 Distinguished Achievers, 0 All-rounders, 0 Top Achievers, 0 First in Course. Area: slightly above average, house median $1.04M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, Kotara High School achieved 24 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)
Kotara High School is a government school located in Adamstown, offering Coed only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 1100 students. Government schools are zoned; check education.nsw.gov.au for catchment areas.
Kotara High School is located in 纽卡斯尔周边, Adamstown. According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 6,335, with Chinese comprising 1.60%. Relatively small Chinese population. Main ethnic groups: English (41.71%), Aust (40.36%), Irish (14.08%), Scottish (11.63%), German (4.15%).
Kotara High School is located in 纽卡斯尔周边, Adamstown. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, Adamstown has a crime rate of 10,103 per 100,000, which is 1.52x the NSW average (6,635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding local conditions.
Kotara High School is located in Adamstown (postcode 2289). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), the area has house median $1.04M, unit median $0.75M. Relatively affordable for Sydney.
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025