2021 HSC Results Analysis Report - St Mark’s Coptic Orthodox College

Sep 5, 2026

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2021 HSC results analysis for St Mark’s Coptic Orthodox College presents key performance indicators, including ATAR distribution, highest and median ATAR outcomes, and overall student achievement levels. The report summarizes course performance across disciplines, highlighting which subjects reached marks above 80%, 90%, and secured Band 6 / E4 outcomes. It also tracks the school’s NSW rank over a six-year period and interprets trends to show sustained placement within the top 100, supported by internal comparative value-added insights.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages8

Reading Time20 min

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Results Snapshot

ATAR outcomes overview

ATAR range occurrences

Trend of average ATAR since 2011

Course Performance

Percentage of HSC marks above 80

Band 6 / E4 snapshot

Courses with marks above 70

Course Analysis and Summary of Findings

2021 HSC Report St Mark’s Coptic Orthodox College | To live is Christ Results Snapshot 31 % of students achieved an ATAR > 90 99+ Highest ATAR 83 SMC Rank in NSW /800+ schools 35 Students on the NSW Distinguished Achievers List 60 % of all HSC marks were> 80% 82 Median ATAR 2 0 2 1 H IG H AC H I EV E RS • C O L L E G E D U X Clara Gayed P R O X I M E A C C E S S I T Marco Makari 3 R D P L A C E Joseph Zaky Bishara 1 S T I N N S W M A T H E M AT I C S E XT E N S I O N 1 Philo Daoud CO LLEGE STATE RA N K The following charts the College’s rank against other NSW schools, as sourced from the Sydney Morning Herald. For the purposes of identifying statistical trends, this has been tracked over a 6-year period. Including the Class of 2021’s rank, the College now has 4 consecutive years in the top 100. Schools across NSW target placement in the top 150 annually. The College’s 4 consecutive years within the top 100 is an indicator of quality learning outcomes being achieved for students. This is a phenomenal achievement as a non-selective, low fee-paying school. 0 100 50 150 200 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 SMC NSW Rank (6-Year View) SMCOC NSW Rank ATA R A NA LYSIS St Mark’s students exhibited a strong spread of ATAR results in 2021. These results included: • 31% of the cohort achieving an ATAR above 90.00 • 55% of students achieving an ATAR above 80.00 • The median ATAR was 82 The graph below outlines the percentage of students within the ATAR ranges. ATAR RANGE OCCURENCES 90+ 80s 70s 60s <60 % of students within ATAR range 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% The graph below outlines the trend of the College’s average ATAR achieved since 2011. This growth is seen as very healthy. Trend of Average ATAR since 2011 78 ~~ ~~ 76 74 72 ~~ ~~ 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Trend The following courses had students achieve an average indicative ATAR of over 80: • Mathematics Extension 2 • Mathematics Extension 1 • English Advanced • Chemistry • Studies of Religion 1 • Physics • Mathematics Advanced CO U RS E BA N D P E R F O R MA NC E Percentage of all HSC marks > 80 Results > 80 Result < 80 Courses that achieved at least one student HSC mark> 80 Courses not achieving a minimum score of 80% Courses achieving a minimum score of 80% Band 6 / E4 Snapshot The following charts the number of courses that achieved at least one Band 6 / E4 result | Courses with a minimum score > 90 | | | --- | --- | | 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
< 90 > 90 | | HSC marks > 90% were achieved by students in the following courses: • Biology • Business Studies • Chemistry • Economics • English Advanced • Mathematics Advanced • Mathematics Extension 1 • Mathematics Extension 2 • Physics • Studies of Religion 1 • Studies of Religion 2 CO U RS E ANA LYS IS The following graph outlines the percentage of students achieving an HSC mark greater than 80 in each course: With the exclusion of any appropriate statistical outliers, the following courses exhibited HSC marks > 70: • English Advanced • Legal Studies • Music 1 • Studies of Religion 1 S U M MA RY O F F I N D I NGS • The College has now maintained 4 years of results that rank in the top 100 schools in NSW – this is a very pleasing achievement. This is also the College’s longest streak inside the top 100. Staff have discussed the goal of achieving a 5th year inside the top 100 for the Class of 2023. • The percentage of students who achieved an ATAR higher than 90.00 was equivalent to the Class of 2020. This is pleasing as the Class of 2021 had more students receive, and accept, university early entry offers than ever before. Considering university early entry offers are announced to students before their HSC, this percentage is deemed very healthy. • Courses within the Key Learning Areas of

FAQs

What were the key ATAR results for the Class of 2021?

31% of students achieved an ATAR above 90.00, and 55% achieved above 80.00. The median ATAR was 82.

How does the College’s NSW rank compare over time?

The College’s rank has been tracked over six years and shows four consecutive years within the top 100, including the Class of 2021’s placement.

Which courses recorded the strongest HSC outcomes?

Courses noted for achieving HSC marks above 90% include Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, English Advanced, Mathematics Advanced, Mathematics Extension 1 and 2, Physics, Studies of Religion 1 and 2. Courses with at least one student above 80% are also listed across multiple key subjects.

Sep 5, 2026

Uploaded by Sarah