HSC Results

The HSC class of 2008 has continued Santa Sabina’s long tradition of academic excellence. We are delighted to congratulate our 151 Year 12 students and 10 accelerants.

The wonderful results of our students endorse the programs at Santa Sabina which enable students to achieve both academic and personal excellence. Our broad and diverse curriculum offers 43 NSW Board of Studies Developed Courses, the largest choice available in any independent girls’ school in NSW. It allows for students to pursue their interests and achieve their personal best. The subjects studied by our top HSC achievers are drawn from the full range of those courses offered here at Santa.

2008 HSC High AchieversOur Dominican heritage nurtures in our students an optimistic view of the world which acknowledges and celebrates diversity and the unique gifts of each person. Spiritual formation and engagement in their learning empower students to meet life’s challenges with confidence and optimism. A Santa Sabina education fosters the development of resilient, independent young women who leave us well prepared to explore the possibilities and challenges of their lives.

We have much to celebrate as we view the achievements of our students.

We also pay tribute to the dedicated and professional staff who have inspired the girls on their learning journey, and the families and friends who have supported them to achieve their best. We join all members of our community in celebrating the achievements of our students, in the HSC and in their participation in all areas of College life.

Two students gained first place in their HSC courses:

Christina Calgaro   1st Place in Italian Beginners UAI 98.8
Maria Oh    1st Place in Japanese Extension UAI 99.8

Two students were placed in the top 10 students in their HSC courses:

Natalie Yee-Joy 8th Place in Business Studies
Kathleen Pereira 3rd Place in Portugese

Three students achieved a mark of 90 or above in 10 or more units in the HSC and appeared on the HSC Top All-Rounders List:

  • Vanessa Mastro
  • Elizabeth Mulcahy
  • Maria Oh

Course Data

In 2008 Santa Sabina’s HSC students undertook study in 43 NSW Board of Studies Developed Courses (including 3 school based Vocational Education Courses).

  • 72 students achieved a mark of 90 or above for their respective courses and appear on the Board of Studies Distinguished Achievers List.
  • Santa Sabina students appeared 154 times on the Board of Studies Distinguished Achievers List across 42 courses.
  • Santa Sabina performed above the state HSC Examination average in 42 courses.

2008 HSC Exam Mean Data (PDF 31KB)

Performance Bands In 2unit Courses (PDF 30KB)

Performance Bands In Extension Courses (PDF 14KB)

Showcasing Outstanding Student Work

Each year the Board of Studies showcases outstanding student project work in a series of exhibitions and performances.  The 2008 the nominations were:

ARTEXPRESS – Visual Art

  • Alexandria Park
  • Tanya Ikiw
DesignTECH – Design & Technology
  • Nicole Adaley
  • Vivian Gan
  • Elise Kovacic
  • Johanna Tibbertsma
ENCORE  - Music

Xizi Duo

Vocational Education Awards

Stephanie Madonis (Business Services) and Stephanie Miot (Entertainment) received an inaugural Award of Excellence from the Inner West Sydney Business Enterprise Partnership.

Nicolle Parisi received an Outstanding Student Award as the top student in her TAFE class for Beauty Therapy Make-Up Services.

2008 Tertiary Education Destinations

UAI Tertiary destinations charts (PDF 55KB)