HSC Mark and Band Calculator
Use this HSC mark calculator to average each course's exam mark and assessment mark, rounded the way NESA rounds them, and see the band your HSC mark falls in.
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Rules as of NESA, Determining HSC results and Understanding your HSC results (opened 4 November 2026). Last reviewed 2026-11-05.
Rule set: NESA, Determining HSC results and Understanding your HSC results (opened 4 November 2026). For 2 unit courses, marked out of 100.
Before results come out you can only enter estimates: NESA aligns the exam mark first and does not publish the raw cut-offs.
Rule set: NESA's HSC mark
HSC mark = (aligned exam mark + moderated assessment mark) ÷ 2, half marks rounded up
Rules as of NESA, Determining HSC results and Understanding your HSC results (opened 4 November 2026). Status: confirmed against NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA): Determining HSC results and Understanding your HSC results on 4 November 2026.
- The HSC mark averages the aligned exam mark and the moderated assessment mark. Half marks are rounded up: 92 and 89 average 90.5, an HSC mark of 91.
- Bands: Band 6 90 to 100; Band 5 80 to 89; Band 4 70 to 79; Band 3 60 to 69; Band 2 50 to 59; Band 1 0 to 49.
- Exam marks are aligned to the bands by NESA before they are averaged, and the raw cut-offs are not published.
- Extension courses use bands E4 to E1, with no mark ranges on the page, so this tool covers 2 unit courses only.
- For the ATAR, UAC uses moderated assessment marks and raw exam marks taken before alignment, not these HSC marks.
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How to use this HSC mark calculator
- Enter each 2 unit course's exam mark and assessment mark, out of 100. Names are optional.
- Add course gives you more rows. Each course gets its own HSC mark and band.
- Before results day, type the marks you expect: the real exam mark is aligned by NESA first.
How NESA works out an HSC mark
NESA's page on determining HSC results says the HSC mark averages your exam mark and your assessment mark. Half marks are rounded up to the next whole number.
HSC mark = (exam mark + assessment mark) ÷ 2, half marks rounded up
Both marks are on NESA's scale already. Exam marks are aligned to the bands, and 90 is the lowest mark that places a student in Band 6. The raw cut-offs behind that alignment are set by judges and are not published.
Worked examples
| Exam mark | Assessment mark | Average | HSC mark | Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 79 | 81.5 | 82 | Band 5 |
| 92 | 89 | 90.5 | 91 | Band 6 |
84 and 79 average 81.5, which rounds up to 82, a Band 5. NESA's own example is 92 and 89, which average 90.5 and give an HSC mark of 91, a Band 6.
HSC bands
NESA's guide to HSC results gives these bands for 2 unit courses.
| Band | HSC mark |
|---|---|
| Band 6 | 90 to 100 |
| Band 5 | 80 to 89 |
| Band 4 | 70 to 79 |
| Band 3 | 60 to 69 |
| Band 2 | 50 to 59 |
| Band 1 | 0 to 49 |
Extension courses report bands E4 to E1 instead. NESA's page gives no mark ranges for them, so this calculator leaves them out.
Is my HSC mark my ATAR?
No. For the ATAR, UAC uses your moderated assessment marks and your exam marks taken before alignment, then scales them. Students never see those inputs, so no HSC mark calculator can give your ATAR. The WAM vs GPA guide explains why you cannot work out your own ATAR.
HSC mark FAQ
How is the HSC mark calculated?
It is the average of your exam mark and your assessment mark. Half marks are rounded up, so 81.5 becomes 82.
What mark is a Band 6?
An HSC mark of 90 to 100 in a 2 unit course. Band 5 is 80 to 89, and Band 4 is 70 to 79.
Does an average of 89.5 round up to a Band 6?
Yes. Half marks are rounded up, so 89.5 becomes an HSC mark of 90, which is Band 6.
Are the exam and assessment marks worth the same?
Yes. The HSC mark is a straight average of the two, so each counts for half.
Can I work out my ATAR from my HSC marks?
No. The ATAR uses marks from before alignment, scaled by course, and students are not given those numbers.
Related tools and guides
- How ATAR is calculated: what adds up in NSW and each other state, and how the rank works.
- HSC scaling explained: what happens to your marks between the HSC and the ATAR.
- WAM vs GPA in Australia: how university averages work, and why you cannot calculate your own ATAR.
- WAM Calculator: for university marks at UNSW, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.
- All tools for Australia
Sources
- NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA): Determining HSC results (opened 4 November 2026)
- NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA): Understanding your HSC results (opened 4 November 2026)
Cite this page
GradeCat. (2026, November 5). HSC Mark and Band Calculator. https://gradecat.com/au/hsc-mark-calculator/
This is an estimate, not an official result. Your university or board decides the official one. Found a wrong result? Report it.