Free NSW HSC planning tool
Estimate your ATAR.
Plan your next move.
Explore possible results using a transparent estimate informed by five years of published UAC scaling summaries.
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Estimated ATARLive estimate
92.35 Likely range90.80 to 93.60
English Advanced88
Biology92
Mathematics Advanced86
2021–2025Published summaries referenced
60+Supported NSW courses
926NSW senior schools in the directory
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From HSC marks to a useful estimate
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Choose your NSW HSC courses and enter the marks you expect.
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Adjust individual subjects and see how your estimate responds.
Focus your effort
Review contributing units, estimated scaling and your likely range.
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Turn an ATAR target into a practical conversation.
Move the sliders to compare a current estimate with a target. Then choose the next action which suits the student.
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For students and parents
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Start with the rank, not the myths.
Learn the difference between school marks, scaled results, an ATAR and a university selection rank.
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ATAR essentials
Understand the numbers before they define your choices
Common questions
ATAR questions, answered clearly
Is an ATAR a percentage?+
No. An ATAR is a rank showing your position relative to the relevant school-age population.
How accurate is an ATAR calculator?+
Every public calculator produces an estimate. Official ATAR calculations use raw marks and scaling information unavailable to students.
Which HSC units count?+
The NSW aggregate uses your best two units of English and best eight remaining eligible units under the current rules.
Does Biology count towards an ATAR?+
Yes, Biology is an ATAR course. Its contribution depends on your performance and the scaling process for your cohort.
Ready when you are
Your ATAR is one part of your education journey.
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