HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
70.39
AU Guide Score
146
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
1
All Rounders
Student Count
3
Top Achievers
Student Count
1
First in Course
Student Count
The Ponds Community & Property
Population Overview
7.0%
Chinese Population
16,315
Total Population
3,506
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
1,434
Local Crime Rate
6,635
NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
7.0%
Chinese
28.4%
Indian
14.9%
Aust
13.0%
English
5.4%
Filipino
Property Prices
$1.6M
Median House
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About This School
The Ponds High School is a government school located in Central Sydney, The Ponds, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 2200 students. 2025 HSC: 146 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All-rounders, 3 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course. AU Guide Score: 70. Area: very safe, house median $1.63M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, The Ponds High School achieved 146 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All-round Achievers, 3 Top Achievers in Course, and 1 First in Course. AU Guide rates this school 70 points. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
The Ponds High School is a government school located in The Ponds, offering Coed only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 2200 students. Government schools are zoned; check education.nsw.gov.au for catchment areas.
The Ponds High School is located in 悉尼中区, The Ponds. According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 16,315, with Chinese comprising 7.00%. Relatively small Chinese population. Main ethnic groups: Indian (28.35%), Aust (14.92%), English (12.96%), Chinese (6.99%), Filipino (5.44%).
The Ponds High School is located in 悉尼中区, The Ponds. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, The Ponds has a crime rate of 1,434 per 100,000, which is 0.22x the NSW average (6,635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
The Ponds High School is located in The Ponds (postcode 2769). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), the area has house median $1.63M. Close to Sydney median prices.
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025