The wait for the HSC results is now over for the 67,234 NSW students as they all received their marks on Thursday.
Over 18,000 students have been recognised on the Merit List in some capacity.
1,420 of them made it into the “All-round Achievers” category (recognising those who achieved the highest possible band in 10 or more units) and 780 of them made it into the “Top Achievers” group (recognising those who achieved one of the highest places in a HSC course or optional exam).
The following students are those that Neos Kosmos has identified as being of Greek background within the latter two categories among the overall Merit List.
HSC Top Achievers in Course:
Business Services Examination: Claudia Karatasas, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
Business Studies: Anthony Theodorou, Tempe High School
Chinese Extension: Mietta Paipetis (First in Course), SCEGGS Darlinghurst
Classical Greek Continuers: Nektarios Kollias, St Spyridon College
Construction Examination: Marcel Reskakis, St Mary’s Cathedral College
Design and Technology: Sophie Boulos, Santa Sabina College
Design and Technology: Connie Vertzyas, SCEGGS Darlinghurst
English Advanced: Olivia Stavrakis, Presbyterian Ladies’ College Sydney
Modern Greek Beginners:
Ianna Fatouros (First in Course), NSW School of Languages
Madlyn Giannakopoulos, NSW School of Languages
Annamaria Psaltis, Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus
Christy Voutos, NSW School of Languages
Savin Biris, NSW School of Languages
Modern Greek Continuers:
Elpida Getsiou (First in Course), NSW School of Languages
Constantinos Vidiniotis, St Euphemia College
Isabella Koutoulogenis, St Spyridon College
Victoria Stathos, St Spyridon College
Michail Katris, St Euphemia College
Modern Greek Extension:
Ariane Moisidis (First in Course), Secondary College of Languages Ashfield Boys Campus
Constantinos Vidiniotis, St Euphemia College
Isabella Koutoulogenis, St Spyridon College
Kosmas Tsatas, Secondary College of Languages Ashfield Boys Campus
Victoria Stathos, St Spyridon College
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education: Terry Tsoulos, Caringbah High School
Studies of Religion I: Gabriella Michalopoulos (First in Course), Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich
Studies of Religion II: Emily Livissianis, Brigidine College Randwick
HSC All-round Achievers:
Peter Bouris, St Aloysius’ College
James Dimoudis, Christian Brothers’ High School Lewisham
Ianna Fatouros, SCEGGS Darlinghurst
Angelina Flevaras, Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich
Nikolas Haniotis, Epping Boys High School
Nektarios Kollias, St Spyridon College
Eva Kolokotsas, Domremy Catholic College
James Kountouris, Trinity Grammar School
Savvas Kritharides, Sydney Grammar School
Emily Livissianis, Brigidine College Randwick
Emanuella Macarounas, Kambala
Mia Metanios, Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich
Gabriella Michalopoulos, Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich
Mietta Paipetis, SCEGGS Darlinghurst
Stanley Sapounas, Marist College Eastwood
Gabriela Skettos, SCEGGS Darlinghurst
Olivia Stavrakis, Presbyterian Ladies’ College Sydney
Stella Stefadouros, All Saints Grammar
Terry Tsoulos, Caringbah High School
Demetri Tsovolos, Sydney Technical High School
William Sakis, Picnic Point High School
Jake Max Vassilis, St Spyridon College
Peter Xegas, The King’s School
The NSW Premier, Chris Minns, congratulated all of the state’s students for their results, recognising it as an “important milestone” for them that marks the end of the school chapter in their lives.
“Whether or not today’s results are what you wanted – remember that this is just a step on your journey and there are many pathways to success,” Mr Minns said.
“I want to say a huge well done to the 67,234 students who have worked hard to get to this point and I wish them all the success in their futures.”
Meanwhile, Mietta Paipetis’ outstanding achievement in mastering Mandarin and Chinese culture has not only highlighted her dedication but also underscored the diverse capabilities of students in the HSC curriculum.
Expressing her gratitude and acknowledging the collective effort that contributed to her success, Mietta credited her teachers and peers.
“I’m so grateful to my teachers and classmates for their support and commitment over the past few years,” she told Neos Kosmos.
Her humility resonated with a strong appreciation for the collaborative learning environment that fostered her growth through a challenging journey.
“I worked incredibly hard, and I know everyone else did too, so I am honoured to take first in the course.”
All five students will be among the 128 that will gather together in Western Sydney today to be celebrated with awards for achieving first or equal first place in a 2023 HSC course.
Prue Car, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning, congratulated all the students that finished first in a course, saying that: “Our First in Course students should feel proud of the dedication they have shown and the skill they have displayed throughout this year. Reaching a First In Course mark is a fantastic achievement, and I hope all our students can take time to celebrate their work over the summer break.”
