HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
Insufficient Data
AU Guide Score
8
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
-
All Rounders
Student Count
-
Top Achievers
Student Count
-
First in Course
Student Count
Parkes Community & Property
Population Overview
0.8%
Chinese Population
11,324
Total Population
12
Density/km²
Area Safety
Higher
Safety Rating
15,268
Local Crime Rate
6,635
NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
45.3%
Aust
41.2%
English
11.9%
Aust_Abor
10.6%
Irish
Property Prices
$440K
Median House
Rental Prices
$420
3BR House
$368
2BR House
-
3BR Unit
-
2BR Unit
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About This School
Parkes High School is a government school located in 新州其他地区, Parkes, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 500 students. 2025 HSC: 8 Distinguished Achievers, 0 All-rounders, 0 Top Achievers, 0 First in Course. Area: safety concerns, house median $0.44M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, Parkes High School achieved 8 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)
Parkes High School is a government school located in Parkes, offering Coed only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 500 students. Government schools are zoned; check education.nsw.gov.au for catchment areas.
Parkes High School is located in 新州其他地区, Parkes (NSW). According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 11,324, with Chinese comprising 0.80%. Relatively small Chinese population. Main ethnic groups: Aust (45.33%), English (41.15%), Aust_Abor (11.86%), Irish (10.60%), Scottish (8.49%).
Parkes High School is located in 新州其他地区, Parkes. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, Parkes has a crime rate of 15,268 per 100,000, which is 2.30x the NSW average (6,635). Above NSW average, recommend site visit.
Parkes High School is located in Parkes (postcode 2870). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), the area has house median $0.44M. Relatively affordable for Sydney.
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025