From 6 am on Wednesday 18 December, HSC students will be able to access their results via two methods – online or SMS. Principals can also access their students’ HSC results via Schools Online.

Most students are expected to check their results online by going to www.hscresults.nsw.edu.au or www.hsc-results.nsw.edu.au.

Students need their student number and HSC PIN to log in to this secure results site.

Students interested in getting their results via SMS must register before midnight 17 December. Visit Students Online for more information on how to register for SMS.

This week also sees the release of the 2013 HSC merit lists, including:

• First in Course – students who come first in an HSC course (provided their result is also in the top band).
• Top Achievers in Course – students who are in the top places in each course and who have also achieved a top band result.
• Distinguished Achievers – students who have received a top band result in one or more HSC courses.
• All-round Achievers – students who are distinguished achievers for courses totalling 10 or more units.

Merit lists will be published progressively on the Board’s website from 17 December 2013.

Schools can also see the names of any of their students who are placed on the merit lists via Schools Online.

The HSC Results Inquiry Centre (1300 13 83 23) opens at 8am on 18 December. This phone service offers a valuable opportunity for students to speak to experienced Board staff about all aspects of their results.