English (all courses)
English Standard (Modules A, B, C), English Advanced (Common Module + Modules A, B, C — Textual Conversations, Critical Study, Language and Craft), English Extension 1 (Elective + Related Text), English Extension 2 (Major Work — 6,000-8,000 words). EAL/D. Common Module 'Texts and Human Experiences' rubric-aligned essay drilling.
Mathematics (all courses)
Mathematics Standard 1 and 2, Mathematics Advanced, Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2. Extension 2 (Complex Numbers, Proof, Vectors, Mechanics, Integration Techniques) is the definitive top-ATAR subject — our IIT / Cambridge Maths alumni mentor pool specifically targets E4 (45-50/50).
Sciences
Physics (2017 syllabus — Modules 5-8: Advanced Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Nature of Light, Origins of the Universe), Chemistry (Modules 5-8: Equilibrium, Acid/Base, Organic, Applications), Biology (Reproduction, Genetics, Non-Infectious Disease, Infectious Disease), Investigating Science, Earth & Environmental Science. Depth Studies (approx. 15 hours per course) supervised by the mentor.
HSIE — Humanities and Social Sciences
Economics (Australia's Global Economy, Australia's Place in the Global Economy, Economic Issues, Economic Policies), Business Studies (Operations, Marketing, Finance, HR — case-study application), Legal Studies (Crime, Human Rights, Family Law, Consumer Law, Global Environmental Protection, Workplace), Modern History (Core: Power and Authority in the Modern World 1919-46 + Options), Ancient History (Cities of Vesuvius / Personalities / Historical Period / Ancient Society options), History Extension (Historiography Major Work), Society & Culture (Personal Interest Project — PIP).
Languages + Technology
Chinese Continuers, Chinese Extension, Chinese in Context, Chinese Background Speakers (highest scaling); Japanese Continuers + Extension; French, Spanish, Italian, German Continuers + Extension. Software Engineering (replacing Software Design & Development from 2024-25 rollout), Enterprise Computing, Design and Technology (Major Design Project).
Selective High Schools + Placement Test
James Ruse Agricultural High (highest ATAR school in NSW for 25+ consecutive years), North Sydney Boys' + Girls', Baulkham Hills, Sydney Boys' + Girls', Normanhurst Boys, Hornsby Girls, Fort Street, Girraween, Penrith. Selective High School Placement Test (Yr 6 sitting for Yr 7 entry) and Opportunity Class Test (Yr 4 sitting for Yr 5 entry) preparation.