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The Higher School Certificate (HSC) 2008 Results
Students completing the Higher School Certificate (HSC) performed exceptionally well. 9% were in the top 5% of the state (above the state average) and 15% of students were in the top 10% of the state. The University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales were the most preferred universities with 42% of graduates offered a place at these Group of Eight universities.
The DUX of 2008, HU, Zhen Lu from China achieved a UAI of 98.95 and has accepted an offer to the University of Sydney for Engineering/B Commerce. She was also a distinguished achiever in four of her five subjects.
Other outstanding performances include MENG, Hai Xin, sixth in the state in Chinese Background Speakers and a Distinguished Achiever in three of her five subjects; and ZHAO, Jieyu who achieved eighth place in Chinese Background Speakers.
University Destinations
- 67% of HSC students were eligible for a university place
- 33% received a diploma or certificate offer
- 100% were eligible for an offer from a tertiary institution.
Top 20 performers - The Higher School Certificate (HSC)
| Name | Nationality | UAI | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| HU, Zhen Lu | China | 98.95 | B Engineering/B Commerce, University of Sydney |
| MENG, Hai Xin | China | 98.80 | B Combined Law, University of NSW |
| HUANG, Xin | China | 98.15 | B Actuarial Studies, Macquarie University |
| LI, Jia Xin | China | 97.60 | B Commerce (Liberal Studies), University of NSW |
| BUI, Duc Anh | Viet Nam | 97.50 | B Commerce, University of Sydney |
| ZHENG, Shiting | China | 97.45 | B Engineering (Computer Engineering), University of NSW |
| GUERREIRO, Joana | Macau | 97.15 | B Science (Nutrition), University of Sydney |
| CHANG, Wei Yu | China | 95.90 | B Commerce, University of NSW |
| HUA, Wen Yu | China | 95.85 | B Commerce, University of Sydney |
| ZHAO, Fang Da | China | 95.70 | B Commerce, University of NSW |
| LI, Gen | China | 95.60 | B Combined Law, University of NSW |
| ZHA, Jing Xin | China | 95.40 | B Commerce (Liberal Studies), University of NSW |
| JIANG, Qing Qing | China | 95.40 | B Commerce, University of Sydney |
| YE, Xin Yu | China | 94.20 | B Commerce, University of NSW |
| LIU, Meng Jie | China | 94.00 | B Applied Science (Physiotherapy), University of Sydney |
| XIAO, Xiao Dan | China | 93.25 | B Commerce/B Science, University of NSW |
| ZHUANG, Wen Yu | China | 92.25 | B Commerce, University of NSW |
| ZHAN, Yi Chun | China | 91.90 | B International and Global Studies, University of Sydney |
| ZHU, Chang Qiang | China | 91.80 | B Commerce, University of NSW |
| XING, Yu Tian | China | 90.75 | B Commerce, University of NSW |
