The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) has released the key dates for the 2025 Higher School Certificate Examinations (HSC). The HSC written exams will begin on October 16, 2025, and it’s important to stay informed during this significant period.
NSW HSC term dates 2025
â–ªTerm 1 : ( Tuesday 28, January 2025 to Friday 11, April 2025 )
â–ªTerm 2 : ( Monday 28, April 2025 to Friday 4, July 2025 )
â–ªTerm 3 : ( Monday 21, July 2025 to Friday 26, September 2025 )
â–ªTerm 4 : ( Monday 13, October 2025 to Friday 19, December 2025 )
HSC exams dates 2025
â–ªHsc practical exams timetable will be published on December 2, 2024.
â–ªThe HSC languages oral exams timetable will be released on Monday 28, April 2025, while the HSC written exams timetable will be published on Friday 2, May 2025.
â–ªHSC examinations will take place between October 16 and November 10, 2025.
â–ªHSC results will be announced on December 18, 2025. Students can access their results by logging in with their student number and password on NESA portal.
Essential consideration :
- Stay informed : Monitor the NESA website for any updates regarding the exam schedule.
- Calculator requirement : ensure you have a calculator from the NESA approved equipment list as , only these will be allowed during the examinations.
Exam tips :
Use HSC past papers to practice and check how many questions you can attempt. if you encounter any difficulties in solving a question, ask your classmates for help and don’t hesitate to approach your teacher as well.