How is the HSC different from the ATAR?
The HSC is for all students. HSC results show what students have achieved in their studies and what they know, understand and can do. The Australian Tertiary Assessment Rank (ATAR) is a rank used to gain entry to university. It is not a percentage. Read more about the difference between the HSC and the ATAR. Look for the document, “All about the ATAR” on this page.