HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
80.80
AU Guide Score
185
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
4
All Rounders
Student Count
3
Top Achievers
Student Count
-
First in Course
Student Count
Wollongong Community & Property
Population Overview
5.3%
Chinese Population
20,446
Total Population
3,547
Density/km²
Area Safety
High
Safety Rating
22,078
Local Crime Rate
6,635
NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
30.5%
English
25.4%
Aust
10.4%
Irish
8.8%
Scottish
Property Prices
$1.2M
Median House
$750K
Median Unit
Rental Prices
$720
3BR House
$595
2BR House
$835
3BR Unit
$610
2BR Unit
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About This School
Smiths Hill High School is a selective public school located in Wollongong Region, Wollongong, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 700 students. 2025 HSC: 185 Distinguished Achievers (averaging over 1.2 per student, excellent results), 4 All-rounders, 3 Top Achievers, 0 First in Course. AU Guide Score: 80. Area: safety concerns, house median $1.2M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, Smiths Hill High School achieved 185 Distinguished Achievers, averaging over 1.2 per student, excellent results, 4 All-round Achievers, 3 Top Achievers in Course, and 0 First in Course. AU Guide rates this school 80 points. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
Smiths Hill High School is a selective public school located in Wollongong, offering Coed only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 700 students. Entry is through the Selective High School Placement Test, highly competitive.
Smiths Hill High School is located in 卧龙岗周边, Wollongong. According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 20,446, with Chinese comprising 5.30%. Relatively small Chinese population. Main ethnic groups: English (30.46%), Aust (25.39%), Irish (10.35%), Scottish (8.78%), Italian (5.73%).
Smiths Hill High School is located in 卧龙岗周边, Wollongong. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, Wollongong has a crime rate of 22,078 per 100,000, which is 3.33x the NSW average (6,635). Well above NSW average, recommend careful consideration.
Smiths Hill High School is located in Wollongong (postcode 2500). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), the area has house median $1.2M, unit median $0.75M. Relatively affordable for Sydney.
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025