2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools

This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Enter HSC Enterprise Computing and Software Engineering students in the sample exam.
HSC Enterprise Go to: Schools Online > Online Testing.
4 HSC online Computing & Software Note: The sample exam is available until day before the exam. Students are encouraged to
12 Mon14 Oct 2024 Day before exam
(2024) exams Engineering sample complete the sample exam by the middle of Term 3.
exam available Information guides: Schools Online > Memos and Documents > HSC Online Exams.
Contact: Exam Support | 1800 200 955 | onlineexams@nesa.nsw.edu.au

4 Student Enter students - 2025 Term 4 entry ONLY for 2025 Year 12 (HSC) students, including personal details and courses.
12 Tue05 Nov 2024 Fri20 Dec 2024
(2024) enrolment Term 4 only Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

4 Disability Submit disability Due date for disability provisions applications for 2025 HSC.
12 Tue05 Nov 2024 Fri11 Apr 2025
(2024) provisions provisions applications Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Nominate 'exam IT Nominate an exam IT coordinator for HSC online exams via Schools Online > Online Tests
HSC online
1 12 coordinator' for HSC Information guides: Schools Online > Memos and Documents > HSC Online Exams. Fri31 Jan 2025 Mon05 May 2025
exams
online exams Contact: Exam Support | 1800 200 955 | onlineexams@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Submit HSC students' practical exam options (with the exception of Drama Group
HSC practical Complete HSC practical
1 12 Performance). Fri31 Jan 2025 Fri23 May 2025
exams exam options
Contact: Online Testing and Marking | hscpracticals@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Upload a passport-type photograph for all HSC students on Schools Online to be used by
NESA for student identification in languages oral, practical and written exams. Photos should
Upload HSC student
1 12 HSC exams be uploaded via Schools Online > Browse > Student Enrolments/Results and ticking 'Show Mon03 Feb 2025 Fri04 Jul 2025
photos
Student photographs and allow photograph management'.
Contact: Presiding Officer Support | 1800 200 955 | presidingofficers@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools
This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

For entry of 2025 Year 12 (HSC) students who were not added in Term 4 2024, including
Student Enter students - 2025
1 12 personal details and courses. Tue04 Feb 2025 Sat15 Mar 2025
enrolment Entry
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Student Enter all 2025 Year 11 (Preliminary) students, including personal details and courses.
1 11 Enter students Tue04 Feb 2025 Sat15 Mar 2025
enrolment Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Confirm your 2025 Year 11 students have completed the HSC: All My Own Work (AMOW)
Student
1 11 Certification of AMOW program. Tue04 Feb 2025 Sat15 Mar 2025
enrolment
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Student Enter all 2025 Year 10 (Stage 5) students, including personal details and courses.
1 10 Enter students Tue04 Feb 2025 Sat15 Mar 2025
enrolment Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Complete the HSC certification of entry process including the distribution of Confirmation of
Entry forms to each student.
Principal Certification of
Principal Ensure students have read the HSC Rules and Procedures guide and return a signed
1 12 Year 12 student entry Tue04 Feb 2025 Sat22 Mar 2025
certification Confirmation of Entry form to their school confirming their personal details and course entries
data
are correct.
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Complete the Year 11 certification of entry process including the distribution of Confirmation of
Principal Certification of Entry forms to each student.
Principal
1 11 Year 11 student entry Students to return a signed Confirmation of Entry form to their school confirming their personal Tue04 Feb 2025 Sat22 Mar 2025
certification
data details and course entries are correct.
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Complete the Year 10 certification of entry process including the distribution of Confirmation of
Principal Certification of Entry forms to each student.
Principal
1 10 Year 10 student entry Students to return a signed Confirmation of Entry form to their school confirming their personal Tue04 Feb 2025 Sat22 Mar 2025
certification
data details and course entries are correct.
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools
This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Enter Year 9 students into Schools Online who are undertaking the White Card competency
Entry for Y9 students through a school system RTO. You will not be able to enter students into courses.
opens for White Contacts:
1 9 VET Card/First Aid work - RTO linked students: contact the relevant RTO Tue04 Feb 2025 Not Applicable
experience competency - VET curriculum queries: Curriculum | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
only - Work Experience competency student entries in Schools Online:
VET Records | 9367 8001 | VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Lockdown Browser available for download. This is required to complete HSC minimum
HSC minimum Download and install
1 12 standard tests. Mon10 Feb 2025 Wed17 Dec 2025
standard Lockdown Browser
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 1 test window.
Enter students into HSC
HSC minimum Information guide: Administration Handbook Available via Schools Online > Downloads >
1 12 minimum standard tests Mon10 Feb 2025 Fri11 Apr 2025
standard Memos and Documents > Minimum Standard Tests - Administration and Conduct
for Term 1 test window
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Lockdown Browser available for download. This is required to complete HSC minimum
HSC minimum Download and install
1 11 standard tests. Mon10 Feb 2025 Wed17 Dec 2025
standard Lockdown Browser
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 1 test window.
Enter students into HSC
HSC minimum Information guide: Administration Handbook Available via Schools Online > Downloads >
1 11 minimum standard tests Mon10 Feb 2025 Fri11 Apr 2025
standard Memos and Documents > Minimum Standard Tests - Administration and Conduct
for Term 1 test window
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Lockdown Browser available for download. This is required to complete HSC minimum
HSC minimum Download and install
1 10 standard tests. Mon10 Feb 2025 Wed17 Dec 2025
standard Lockdown Browser
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools
This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 1 test window.
Enter students into HSC
HSC minimum Information guide: Administration Handbook Available via Schools Online > Downloads >
1 10 minimum standard tests Mon10 Feb 2025 Fri11 Apr 2025
standard Memos and Documents > Minimum Standard Tests - Administration and Conduct
for Term 1 test window
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Term 1 window for HSC minimum standard.

HSC minimum Term 1 HSC minimum
1 12 HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am - 4pm. Mon17 Feb 2025 Fri11 Apr 2025
standard standard test window
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Term 1 window for HSC minimum standard.

HSC minimum Term 1 HSC minimum
1 11 HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am - 4pm. Mon17 Feb 2025 Fri11 Apr 2025
standard standard test window
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Term 1 window for HSC minimum standard.

HSC minimum Term 1 HSC minimum
1 10 HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am - 4pm. Mon17 Feb 2025 Fri11 Apr 2025
standard standard test window
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Nominate the Presiding Officer who will administer the HSC written exams at your school.
HSC written Submit Presiding Information guides: Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents > Presiding
1 12 Mon03 Mar 2025 Fri11 Apr 2025
exams Officer nominations Officers.
Contact: Presiding Officer Support | 1800 200 955 | presidingofficers@nesa.nsw.edu.au

HSC marking Applications for 2025 HSC marking open.

1 12 HSC markers Thu06 Mar 2025 Thu20 Mar 2025
applications period Contact: Marker Support | 02 9367 8104 | markersupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Principals to finalise
Due date for principals to finalise staff applications for HSC marking.
1 12 HSC markers HSC marking Thu06 Mar 2025 Fri28 Mar 2025
Contact: Marker Support | 02 9367 8104 | markersupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
applications

Request a 'Participating' RoSA for eligible Year 12 students who have participated in Term 4
Request 'Participating'
2024 and/or Term 1 2025 but are now leaving school.
1 12 RoSA RoSA for Term 1 Mon24 Mar 2025 Fri11 Apr 2025
*Until the online function opens please use FORM B.
school-leavers
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools
This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Request a 'Participating' RoSA for eligible Year 11 students who have participated in Term 1
Request 'Participating'
2025 but are now leaving school.
1 11 RoSA RoSA for Term 1 Mon24 Mar 2025 Fri11 Apr 2025
*Until the online function opens please use FORM B.
school-leavers
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools
This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Enter number of HSC Due date to enter the number of groups presenting in the 2025 HSC Drama performance
HSC practical
2 12 Drama Group exams. Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri13 Jun 2025
exams
Performances Contact: Online Testing and Marking | hscpracticals@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Provide advice for the surveyed courses on the number of students studying the related text,
Complete HSC written
elective, option or topic. This information assists NESA in the planning and marking operations
2 12 Electives survey examination electives Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri04 Jul 2025
for the 2025 HSC.
survey
Contact: Online Testing and Marking | onscreenmarking@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter students into HSC Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 2 test window.
HSC minimum
2 12 minimum standard tests HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am - 4pm. Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri04 Jul 2025
standard
for Term 2 test window Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter students into HSC Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 2 test window.
HSC minimum
2 11 minimum standard tests HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am - 4pm. Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri04 Jul 2025
standard
for Term 2 test window Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter students into HSC Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 2 test window.
HSC minimum
2 10 minimum standard tests HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am to 4pm. Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri04 Jul 2025
standard
for Term 2 test window Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Request a 'Participating' RoSA for eligible Year 12 students who have participated throughout
Request 'Participating'
the first half of 2025 but are now leaving school.
2 12 RoSA RoSA for Term 2 Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri04 Jul 2025
*For Compressed students please use FORM C.
school-leavers
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Request a 'Participating' RoSA for eligible Year 11 students who have participated throughout
Request 'Participating'
the first half of 2025 but are now leaving school.
2 11 RoSA RoSA for Term 2 Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri04 Jul 2025
*For Compressed students please use FORM C.
school-leavers
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools
This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Enter the associated competencies that students will be undertaking this year as part of their
qualification for all HSC VET course entries.
Enter competencies for
Contacts:
VET qualification (also
2 12 VET - RTO linked students: contact the relevant RTO Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri18 Jul 2025
open date for VET
- VET curriculum queries: Curriculum | 02 9367 8333 | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
competency outcomes)
- VET student entries on Schools Online: VET Records | 9367 8001 |
VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter SBA/T student as either a School Based ‘Apprenticeship’ or ‘Trainee’ after the student is
entered into the correct VET course, RTO and qualification.
Enter Training Contract Identification (TCID) number for School Based Apprenticeships or
Identify SBA/T status
Trainees (SBA/T). TCID number is issued to students by Training Services NSW.
2 12 VET for students in their VET Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri18 Jul 2025
Contacts:
course entry
- VET curriculum queries: Curriculum | 02 9367 8333 | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
- VET student entries in Schools Online: VET Records | 9367 8001 |
VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter the associated competencies that students will be undertaking this year as part of their
qualification for all Year 11 VET course entries.
Enter competencies for
Contacts:
VET qualification (also
2 11 VET - RTO linked students: contact the relevant RTO Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri18 Jul 2025
open date for VET
- VET curriculum queries: Curriculum | 02 9367 8333 | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
competency outcomes)
- VET student entries on Schools Online: VET Records | 9367 8001 |
VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter SBA/T student as either a School Based ‘Apprenticeship’ or ‘Trainee’ after the student is
entered into the correct VET course, RTO and qualification.
Enter Training Contract Identification (TCID) number for School Based Apprenticeships or
Identify SBA/T status
Trainees (SBA/T). TCID number is issued to students by Training Services NSW.
2 11 VET for students in their VET Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri18 Jul 2025
Contacts:
course entry
- VET curriculum queries: Curriculum | 02 9367 8333 | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
- VET student entries in Schools Online: VET Records | 9367 8001 |
VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools
This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Enter the associated competencies that students will be undertaking this year as part of their
qualification for all Year 10 VET course entries.
Enter competencies for
Contacts:
VET qualification (also
2 10 VET - RTO linked students: contact the relevant RTO Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri18 Jul 2025
open date for VET
- VET curriculum queries: Curriculum | 02 9367 8333 | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
competency outcomes)
- VET student entries on Schools Online: VET Records | 9367 8001 |
VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter HSC Science Extension students in the sample exam.

Go to: Schools Online > Online Testing > HSC Science Extension.
HSC online HSC Science Extension Note: The sample exam is available until day before the exam. Students are encouraged to
2 12 Mon28 Apr 2025 Day before exam
exams sample exam available complete the sample exam by the middle of Term 3.
Information guides: Schools Online > Memos and Documents > HSC Science Extension.
Contact: Exam Support | 1800 200 955 | onlineexams@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Download the course specific Student Declaration forms from:

Schools Online > Memos and Documents > HSC Practical Certification.
Practical Student Information regarding Practical Certification:
HSC practical
2 12 Declaration forms Schools Online > Memos and Documents > HSC Practical Certification. Mon28 Apr 2025 Course Specific
exams
available See NESA Official Website "HSC practical exams" for the relevant course submission date.
Contact: Relevant subject coordinators or Online Testing and Marking |
hscpracticals@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Please regenerate your written exam schedule when you are aware of changes to student
HSC written Regenerate HSC entry or the addition of an outside student to your exam centre to ensure updated student list. Last day of written
2 12 Fri02 May 2025
exams written exam schedule Ensure your Presiding Officer is aware of changes. exams
Contact: Presiding Officer Support | 1800 200 955 | presidingofficers@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools
This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Non-completion of
Where a student has not met the NESA course completion requirements, Principal makes a
course requirements -
2 11 Non-completion determination of non‐completion of course requirements. Not Applicable Fri02 May 2025
Compressed
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au
Curriculum

Student Appeal -
Student appeals. Student completes Student Appeal form and submits it to the Principal.
2 11 Non-completion Compressed Not Applicable Tue06 May 2025
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
Curriculum

Principal Review - Principal/Review Committee considers student’s appeal and reviews determination. Student
2 11 Non-completion Compressed advised of outcome. Not Applicable Fri09 May 2025
Curriculum Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Student request NESA

Student requests NESA review of appeal.
2 11 Non-completion review - Compressed Not Applicable Tue13 May 2025
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
Curriculum

Appeal Submission to
School submits student appeal to NESA.
2 11 Non-completion NESA - Compressed Not Applicable Thu15 May 2025
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
Curriculum

Schedule individual
Schools can view the time, date and venue available for their HSC students' languages oral
HSC languages student's language oral
2 12 exams. Wed21 May 2025 Tue27 May 2025
oral exams exams - view only
Contact: Languages Team | 1800 200 955 | examlang@nesa.nsw.edu.au
period

Principals to provide school 'authorised staff member' access to download exam audio files for
Give authorised staff
the HSC presiding officer. This role should not be the music or languages teacher.
HSC written member access to
2 12 Information guides: Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents > Examination Mon26 May 2025 Fri04 Jul 2025
exams download HSC exam
Operations.
audio files
Contact: Presiding Officer Support | 1800 200 955 | onlineexams@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Schools can nominate the time, date and venue for their HSC students' languages oral exams.
Schedule individual
Once scheduled, students need to download their confirmation letter and other important oral
HSC languages student's language oral
2 12 exam information via Students Online. Wed28 May 2025 Fri06 Jun 2025
oral exams exams - scheduling
NESA will automatically schedule any remaining unscheduled students by 13 June 2025.
period
Contact: Languages Team | 1800 200 955 | examlang@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools
This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Final date for schools to submit a special request relating to the scheduling of itinerantly
HSC practical Submit special
2 12 marked practical exams for consideration. Not Applicable Fri04 Jul 2025
exams scheduling requests
Requests should be emailed to: hscpracticals@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Authorised staff member to practise downloading HSC exam audio files via Schools Online.
Window to practise
HSC written Information guides: Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents > Examination
3 12 downloading HSC exam Mon21 Jul 2025 Fri26 Sep 2025
exams Operations.
audio files
Contact: Presiding Officer Support | 1800 200 955 | onlineexams@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools
This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Enter students into HSC Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests, Term 3 test window.
HSC minimum
3 12 minimum standard tests HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am - 4pm. Mon21 Jul 2025 Fri26 Sep 2025
standard
for Term 3 test window Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter students into HSC Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 3 test window.
HSC minimum
3 11 minimum standard tests HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am - 4pm. Mon21 Jul 2025 Fri26 Sep 2025
standard
for Term 3 test window Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter students into HSC Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 3 test window.
HSC minimum
3 10 minimum standard tests HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am - 4pm. Mon21 Jul 2025 Fri26 Sep 2025
standard
for Term 3 test window Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Request a 'Participating' RoSA for eligible Year 12 students who have participated in Term 3
Request 'Participating' 2025 but are now leaving school and are unable to enter marks/grades.
3 12 RoSA RoSA for Term 3 Note. Only 2025 HSC students who do not intend to complete all HSC requirements should be Mon21 Jul 2025 Fri26 Sep 2025
school-leavers included. For Compressed students please use FORM C.
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Request a 'Participating' RoSA for eligible Year 11 students who have participated throughout
Request 'Participating'
Term 3 2025 but are now leaving school without grades.
3 11 RoSA RoSA for Term 3 Mon21 Jul 2025 Fri26 Sep 2025
For Compressed students please use FORM C.
school-leavers
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Illness/misadventure
application period Within 5 business
Illness/ Illness/misadventure application period for HSC languages oral and practical exams.
3 12 opens for HSC Mon21 Jul 2025 days after the
misadventure Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
languages oral and impacted exam.
practical exams

Download the general Non-certification form via Data Collection > Certification of Practical
Non-certification of HSC
HSC practical Exams and Projects - Select relevant Practical Exam course.
3 12 practical work forms Mon21 Jul 2025 Not Applicable
exams Upload to Schools Online by the relevant course submission date.
available
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools
This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Non completion of Forms available from: Schools Online > Memos and Documents > Non-completion of course
3 12 Non-completion course requirements requirements, and submit by email by the relevant due date. Mon21 Jul 2025 Not Applicable
form available Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Non completion of Forms available from: Schools Online > Memos and Documents > Non-completion of course
3 11 Non-completion course requirements requirements, and submit by email by the relevant due date. Mon21 Jul 2025 Not Applicable
form available Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Non completion of Forms available from: Schools Online > Memos and Documents > Non-completion of course
3 10 Non-completion course requirements requirements, and submit by email by the relevant due date. Mon21 Jul 2025 Not Applicable
form available Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Submit HSC Optional

Student Exam Estimated Marks Complete entries of Optional English Studies and/or Mathematics Standard 1 Estimated marks
3 12 assessment - English Studies & via Schools Online. See Memos and Documents for instructional videos to support with entries. Mon04 Aug 2025 Tue16 Sep 2025
data entry Mathematics Standard Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au
1 Entry

Submit HSC Grades -

Student Complete entries of HSC Grades for English Studies and/or Mathematics Standard 1 and/or
English Studies,
3 12 assessment Numeracy via Schools Online. Mon04 Aug 2025 Tue16 Sep 2025
Mathematics Standard
data entry Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au
1 & Numeracy

Upload English Studies

Student Upload work samples for English Studies and/or Mathematics Standard 1 and or Numeracy via
and Mathematics
3 12 assessment Schools Online. Mon04 Aug 2025 Tue16 Sep 2025
Standard 1 Work
data entry Contact: Quality and Credentialling | grademonitoring@nesa.nsw.edu.au
Samples

Student
Submit HSC Complete Principal Certification processes and check that all assessment marks are correct.
3 12 assessment Mon04 Aug 2025 Tue16 Sep 2025
assessment marks Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au
data entry

Must be completed via Schools Online > Data Collection > Life Skills Outcomes.
Student
Submit HSC Life Skills Contacts:
3 12 assessment Mon04 Aug 2025 Tue16 Sep 2025
outcomes - Life Skills outcome entry support: Student Records | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au
data entry
- Life Skills curriculum support: Curriculum | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools
This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Submit a VET exam estimate for all Year 12 students intending to sit the respective HSC VET
exam under Data Collection / Estimated marks.
Submit HSC VET exam
3 12 VET For students studying a VET course(s) through a private RTO, the school must obtain Mon04 Aug 2025 Tue16 Sep 2025
estimates
estimated marks from that private RTO.
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Certify that HSC assessment marks, VET exam estimated marks, Life Skills outcomes, grades
and estimated exam marks for English Studies and Mathematics Standard 1 as well as non-
Principal Principal certification of
3 12 completion determination data for each of your HSC students has been submitted correctly and Mon04 Aug 2025 Fri19 Sep 2025
certification HSC results data
without error.
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Request a 'Completed' RoSA for eligible Year 12 students who have completed their 2025
Request 'Completed'
Stage 6 requirements, are leaving school and will not be completing 2025 HSC.
3 12 RoSA RoSA for completed Mon04 Aug 2025 Fri19 Dec 2025
Note. Yr. 12 students who complete the HSC are not eligible for a RoSA.
Year 12 school-leavers
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Due date to apply for early commencement/compressed curriculum delivery of the HSC
Early commencement/ program.
Compressed
3 12 compressed curriculum Contacts: Not Applicable Fri22 Aug 2025
delivery
delivery - Curriculum: curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
- Student Records: records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Due date to apply for early commencement/compressed curriculum delivery of the HSC
Early commencement/ program.
Compressed
3 11 compressed curriculum Contacts: Not Applicable Fri22 Aug 2025
delivery
delivery - Curriculum: curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
- Student Records: records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Due date to apply for early commencement/compressed curriculum delivery of the HSC
Early commencement/ program.
Compressed
3 10 compressed curriculum Contact: Not Applicable Fri22 Aug 2025
delivery
delivery - Curriculum: curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
- Student Records: records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools
This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Upload the HSC Scientific Research Report to Schools Online > Data Collection > Certification
HSC Scientific of Practical Exams and Projects > Science Extension.
HSC online
3 12 Research Report Reports to be uploaded and students to confirm reports on Students Online by 16 September Mon01 Sep 2025 Tue16 Sep 2025
exams
Project Upload 2025.
Contact: Online Exam Support | 1800 200 955 | onlineexams@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Submit Year 11 (Preliminary) grades and Life Skills outcomes.

Student
Submit grades and Life For Schools Online data entry support contact Student Records on 02 9367 8001 or email
3 11 assessment Mon01 Sep 2025 Wed22 Oct 2025
Skills outcomes records@nesa.nsw.edu.au
data entry
Contact: Life Skills Curriculum (Curriculum) | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Complete the Year 11 certification of results process including reviewing 'Confirmation of

Principal Principal Certification of Grade' report, confirming data has been submitted correctly and is ready for monitoring and
3 11 Mon01 Sep 2025 Fri24 Oct 2025
certification Year 11 results data release.
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Request a 'Completed' RoSA for eligible Year 11 students who have completed their 2025
Request 'Completed'
Preliminary requirements, are leaving school and will not be returning to complete the HSC in
3 11 RoSA RoSA for completed Mon01 Sep 2025 Fri19 Dec 2025
2026.
Year 11 school-leavers
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Non-completion of Due date for principal to issue HSC student with a non-completion determination and to record
3 12 Non-completion course requirements ‒ the determination. Not Applicable Tue02 Sep 2025
school to issue Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Non-completion of
Due date for HSC student to submit appeal to the principal against non-completion
course requirements ‒
3 12 Non-completion determination. Not Applicable Thu04 Sep 2025
student to appeal to
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
school

Non-completion of
Due date for Principal to advise HSC student of outcome of school review of non-completion
course requirements ‒
3 12 Non-completion determination. Not Applicable Tue09 Sep 2025
school to review
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
appeals

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools
This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Non-completion of
Via their school, due date for HSC student to request NESA review of appeal against non-
course requirements ‒
3 12 Non-completion completion determination. Not Applicable Wed10 Sep 2025
student to request
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
NESA review

Student Finalise HSC student Final opportunity to make corrections or alterations to Year 12 students' course entries.
3 12 Not Applicable Tue16 Sep 2025
enrolment records - Course entries Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Non-completion of
course requirements ‒ Due date for school to submit documentation for NESA review of appeal.
3 12 Non-completion Not Applicable Tue16 Sep 2025
documentation to be Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
submitted to NESA

Non-completion of Due date to request adjustment to Year 12 student’s record following school review.
3 12 Non-completion school requirements – To request an adjustment email records@nesa.nsw.edu.au Not Applicable Tue16 Sep 2025
adjust student’s record Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Confirm HSC student Schools are asked to check that all HSC student emails and postal address details on Schools
3 12 Student details personal details are Online match your school admin system and update where necessary by the DUE DATE. Not Applicable Fri19 Sep 2025
correct Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Finalise HSC Must be finalised via Schools Online > Data Collection > HSC Assessment Task Malpractice
3 12 Malpractice Malpractice register of Register. Not Applicable Fri26 Sep 2025
assessment tasks Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools
This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 4 test window. Students must sit the
Enter students into HSC test before the due date to be eligible to receive the HSC credential by results release day if all
minimum standard tests other eligibility criteria is met.
HSC minimum
4 12 for Term 4 test window Mon13 Oct 2025 Fri28 Nov 2025
standard
and minimum standard HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am - 4pm.
HSC credential deadline
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 4 test window.
Enter students into HSC
HSC minimum HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am - 4pm.
4 11 minimum standard tests Mon13 Oct 2025 Wed17 Dec 2025
standard Note: Tests for students in Yr. 12 close 28 November 2025.
for Term 4 test window
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 4 test window.
Enter students into HSC
HSC minimum HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am - 4pm.
4 10 minimum standard tests Mon13 Oct 2025 Wed17 Dec 2025
standard Note: Tests for students in Yr. 12 close 28 November 2025.
for Term 4 test window
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Submit Year 10 (Stage 5) grades and Life Skills outcomes.

Student
Submit grades and Life Contacts:
4 10 assessment Mon13 Oct 2025 Thu20 Nov 2025
Skills outcomes - Schools Online data entry: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au
data entry
- Life Skills queries: Curriculum | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Complete the Year 10 certification of results process, including reviewing 'Confirmation of

Principal Principal Certification of Grade' report, confirming data has been submitted correctly and is ready for monitoring and
4 10 Mon13 Oct 2025 Thu20 Nov 2025
certification Year 10 results data release.
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Request a 'Completed' RoSA for eligible Year 10 students who have completed their 2025
Request 'Completed' Stage 5 requirements, are leaving school and will not be returning in 2026.
4 10 RoSA RoSA for completed Note. Year 10 students who leave school prior to satisfactorily completing any Stage 5 Mon13 Oct 2025 Fri19 Dec 2025
Year 10 school-leavers requirements are not eligible for a RoSA.
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools
This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Non-completion of Due date to issue Year 11 students with a non-completion determination and to record the
4 11 Non-completion course requirements ‒ determination. Not Applicable Mon13 Oct 2025
school to issue Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Non-completion of
Due date for Year 11 students to submit appeal to the principal against non-completion
course requirements ‒
4 11 Non-completion determination. Not Applicable Tue14 Oct 2025
student to appeal to
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
school

Non-completion of
Due date to advise Year 11 students of outcome of school review of non-completion
course requirements ‒
4 11 Non-completion determination. Not Applicable Thu16 Oct 2025
school to review
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
appeals

Non-completion of
Via their school, due date for Year 11 students to request NESA review of appeal against non-
course requirements ‒
4 11 Non-completion completion determination. Not Applicable Fri17 Oct 2025
student to request
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
NESA review

Non-completion of
course requirements ‒ Due date for school to submit Year 11 documentation for NESA review of appeal.
4 11 Non-completion Not Applicable Wed22 Oct 2025
documentation to be Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
submitted to NESA

Non-completion of Due date to request adjustment to Year 11 student’s record following school review.
4 11 Non-completion course requirements – To request an adjustment email records@nesa.nsw.edu.au Not Applicable Wed22 Oct 2025
adjust student’s record Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Finalise student records

Student Final opportunity to make corrections or alterations to Year 11 students' course entries.
4 11 - course entries and Not Applicable Wed22 Oct 2025
enrolment Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au
details

Submit the outcome for all entered competencies for VET qualifications.
Contacts:
Submit competency
- RTO linked students: contact the relevant RTO
4 11 VET outcomes for VET Not Applicable Fri24 Oct 2025
- VET curriculum queries: Curriculum | 02 9367 8333 | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
qualification
- VET student entries on Schools Online: VET Records | 9367 8001 |
VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools
This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Record Work Placement hours for applicable Year 11 VET courses or apply non-completion
determination if course requirements have not been met.
Submit Work Placement Contacts:
4 11 VET Hours for Year 11 VET - RTO linked students: contact the relevant RTO Not Applicable Fri24 Oct 2025
course - VET curriculum queries: Curriculum | 02 9367 8333 | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
- VET student entries on Schools Online: VET Records | 9367 8001 |
VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Create 2026 Year 12 student entries in Term 4 2025 for those 2025 Year 11 students who are
Student 2026 HSC student
4 11 continuing to complete their HSC in 2026. Tue04 Nov 2025 Fri19 Dec 2025
enrolment entries open
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Submit 2026 HSC

Disability Submit applications for 2025 HSC.
4 11 disability provisions Tue04 Nov 2025 Thu02 Apr 2026
provisions Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
applications

Non-completion of Due date to issue Year 10 students with a non-completion determination and to record the
4 10 Non-completion course requirements ‒ determination. Not Applicable Thu06 Nov 2025
school to issue Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Non-completion of
Due date for Year 10 students to submit appeal to the principal against non-completion
course requirements ‒
4 10 Non-completion determination. Not Applicable Mon10 Nov 2025
student to appeal to
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
school

Non-completion of
Due date to advise Year 10 students of outcome of school review of non-completion
course requirements ‒
4 10 Non-completion determination. Not Applicable Thu13 Nov 2025
school to review
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
appeals

Non-completion of
Via their school, due date for Year 10 students to request NESA review of appeal against non-
course requirements ‒
4 10 Non-completion completion determination. Not Applicable Fri14 Nov 2025
student to request
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
NESA review

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools
This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Within 5 business
days after the
impacted exam or
Illness/misadventure Due date for schools to submit HSC illness/misadventure applications.
Illness/ within 3 business
4 12 applications due - HSC Due date occurs 1 week after student’s last exam and no later than the final HSC exam. Not Applicable
misadventure days after the last
written exams Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
day of exam,
whichever comes
first.

Appeal Against English

Due date for schools to submit HSC English Studies and Mathematics Standard 1 grade
Studies and 1 week after the
4 12 Appeals appeals to NESA. Not Applicable
Mathematics Standard final HSC exam
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
1 grades

HSC assessment rank Due date for schools to submit HSC assessment rank appeals to NESA. 1 week after the
4 12 Appeals Not Applicable
appeals due Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au final HSC exam

Due date for Year 11 students to lodge appeal with the principal.
4 11 Appeals Appeals against grades Tue18 Nov 2025 Tue25 Nov 2025
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Finalise student records

Student Final opportunity to make corrections or alterations to Year 10 students' course entries.
4 10 - course entries and Not Applicable Thu20 Nov 2025
enrolment Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au
details

Non-completion of
course requirements ‒ Due date to submit Year 10 documentation for NESA review of appeal.
4 10 Non-completion Not Applicable Thu20 Nov 2025
documentation to be Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
submitted to NESA

Non-completion of Due date to request adjustment to Year 10 student’s record following school review.
4 10 Non-completion school requirements – To request an adjustment email records@nesa.nsw.edu.au Not Applicable Thu20 Nov 2025
adjust student’s record Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools
This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Final date to update student details including name, DOB, contact, citizenship and other status
Finalise HSC student
on Schools Online.
4 12 Student details details on Schools Not Applicable Fri21 Nov 2025
Contact for student detail entries in Schools Online:
Online
Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Submit the outcome for all entered competencies for VET qualifications and finalise Work
Placement hours.
Submit competency
Contacts:
outcomes for VET
4 12 VET - RTO linked students: contact the relevant RTO Not Applicable Fri21 Nov 2025
qualification and Work
- VET curriculum queries: Curriculum | 02 9367 8333 | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
Placement hours
- VET student entries on Schools Online: VET Records | 9367 8001 |
VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Submit the outcome for all entered competencies for VET qualifications.
Contacts:
Submit competency
- RTO linked students: contact the relevant RTO
4 10 VET outcomes for VET Not Applicable Fri21 Nov 2025
- VET curriculum queries: Curriculum | 02 9367 8333 | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
qualification
- VET student entries on Schools Online: VET Records | 9367 8001 |
VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter Year 9 students into Schools Online who are undertaking the White Card competency
through a school system RTO. You will not be able to enter students into courses.
Entry for Y9 students
Contacts:
due for White Card/First
4 9 VET - RTO linked students: contact the relevant RTO Not Applicable Fri21 Nov 2025
Aid work experience
- VET curriculum queries: Curriculum | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
competency only
- Work Experience competency student entries in Schools Online: VET Records |
9367 8001 | VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Due date for Year 10 students to lodge appeal with the principal.
4 10 Appeals Appeals against grades Thu04 Dec 2025 Thu11 Dec 2025
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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Key release dates and exam periods
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Release Details Date of Release / Exam Due Date

4
12 2025 HSC practical exam timetable released Mon02 Dec 2024 Not applicable
(2024)

2 12 2025 HSC languages oral exam timetable released Mon28 Apr 2025 Not applicable

2025 Schools' and students' personalised HSC written

2 12 Fri02 May 2025 Not applicable
exam timetable released

See practical and languages See practical and languages

3 12 2025 HSC practical and language oral exam period oral exam timetable once it is oral exam timetable once it is
released released

3 12 2025 HSC assessment ranks available to schools Mon01 Sep 2025 Not applicable

No later than Mon

4 12 2025 HSC written exam period Thu16 Oct 2025
10 Nov 205

Released same day of, but

2025 HSC final assessment ranks/grades available to Availability ends after 4
4 12 after, final 2025 HSC exam
students weeks
has concluded

2025 Year 11 Results Release & Principal's Result

4 11 Tue18 Nov 2025 Not applicable
Summary available

2025 Results Analysis Package - Year 11 student data

4 11 Tue18 Nov 2025 Not applicable
available

2025 Year 10 Results Release & Principal's Result

4 10 Thu04 Dec 2025 Not applicable
Summary available

2025 Results Analysis Package - Year 10 student data

4 10 Thu04 Dec 2025 Not applicable
available

2025 HSC Results Release & Principal's Result

4 12 Thu18 Dec 2025 Not applicable
Summary available

2025 Results Analysis Package - Year 12 student data

4 12 Thu18 Dec 2025 Not applicable
available

4 12 2025 HSC Results Enquiry Centre opens Thu18 Dec 2025 Not applicable

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Major due dates

Last updated: 6 September 2024

Key contacts
HSC languages oral exams
Languages Team | examlang@nesa.nsw.edu.au

HSC practical exams

Online Testing and Marking | hscpracticals@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Student enrolment & data entry on Schools Online

Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

HSC students
Term Year Action Due Date
1 12 Enter students Sat 15 Mar 2025
1 12 Complete HSC practical exam options Fri 23 May 2025
2 12 Schedule individual student's language oral exams - scheduling period Fri 06 Jun 2025
2 12 Complete HSC written examination electives survey Fri 04 Jul 2025
2 12 Upload HSC student photos Fri 04 Jul 2025
3 12 Upload English Studies and Mathematics Standard 1 Work Samples Tue 16 Sep 2025
3 12 Submit HSC assessment marks Tue 16 Sep 2025
3 12 Submit HSC Life Skills outcomes Tue 16 Sep 2025
3 12 Finalise HSC student course entry Tue 16 Sep 2025
3 12 Confirm HSC student personal details are correct Fri 19 Sep 2025
4 12 Finalise HSC student details on Schools Online Fri 21 Nov 2025
4 12 Minimum Standard HSC credential deadline Fri 28 Nov 2025

Year 11 students
Term Year Action Due Date
1 11 Enter students Sat 15 Mar 2025
4 11 Submit grades and Life Skills outcomes Wed 22 Oct 2025
4 11 Finalise student records - course entries and details Wed 22 Oct 2025

Year 10 students
Term Year Action Due Date
1 10 Enter students Sat 15 Mar 2025
4 10 Submit grades and Life Skills outcomes Thu 20 Nov 2025
4 10 Finalise student records - course entries and details Thu 20 Nov 2025

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools
Key dates for disability provisions, illness/misadventure,
non-completion and malpractice
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Key contact
Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Open/
Term Year Action Date
Due

1 12 Submit disability provisions applications Due Fri 11 Apr 2025

Non-completion of course requirements - Principal determination

2 11 Due Fri 02 May 2025
- Compressed Curriculum

2 11 Non-completion - Student Appeal - Compressed Curriculum Due Tue 06 May 2025

2 11 Non-completion - Principal Review - Compressed Curriculum Due Fri 09 May 2025

Non-completion - Student request NESA review - Compressed

2 11 Due Tue 13 May 2025
Curriculum
Non-completion - School appeal submission to NESA -
2 11 Due Thu 15 May 2025
Compressed Curriculum

3 12 Non-certification of HSC practical work forms available Open Mon 21 Jul 2025

3 12 Non-completion of course requirements form available Open Mon 21 Jul 2025

3 11 Non-completion of course requirements form available Open Mon 21 Jul 2025

3 10 Non-completion of course requirements form available Open Mon 21 Jul 2025

Illness/Misadventure application period opens for HSC

3 12 Open Mon 21 Jul 2025
languages oral and practical exams

3 12 Non-completion of course requirements ‒ school to issue Due Tue 02 Sep 2025

Non-completion of course requirements ‒ student to appeal to

3 12 Due Thu 04 Sep 2025
school
Non-completion of course requirements ‒ school to review
3 12 Due Tue 09 Sep 2025
appeals
Non-completion of course requirements ‒ student to request
3 12 Due Wed 10 Sep 2025
NESA review
Non-completion of course requirements ‒ documentation to be
3 12 Due Tue 16 Sep 2025
submitted to NESA
Non-completion of course requirements ‒ Schools Online closes
3 12 Due Tue 16 Sep 2025
for submission

3 12 Finalise Malpractice Register of HSC assessment tasks Due Fri 26 Sep 2025

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools
Key dates for disability provisions, illness/misadventure,
non-completion and malpractice
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Key contact
Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Within 5 business
Illness/Misadventure application period due for HSC languages
3 12 Due days after the
oral and practical exams
impacted exam.

4 11 Non-completion of course requirements ‒ school to issue Due Mon 13 Oct 2025

Non-completion of course requirements ‒ student to appeal to

4 11 Due Tue 14 Oct 2025
school
Non-completion of course requirements ‒ school to review
4 11 Due Thu 16 Oct 2025
appeals
Non-completion of course requirements ‒ student to request
4 11 Due Fri 17 Oct 2025
NESA review
Non-completion of course requirements ‒ documentation to be
4 11 Due Wed 22 Oct 2025
submitted to NESA
Non-completion of course requirements ‒ Schools Online to
4 11 Due Wed 22 Oct 2025
close

4 11 Submit 2026 HSC disability provisions applications open Open Tue 04 Nov 2025

4 10 Non-completion of course requirements ‒ school to issue Due Thu 06 Nov 2025

Non-completion of course requirements ‒ student to appeal to

4 10 Due Mon 10 Nov 2025
school
Non-completion of course requirements ‒ school to review
4 10 Due Thu 13 Nov 2025
appeals
Non-completion of course requirements ‒ student to request
4 10 Due Fri 14 Nov 2025
NESA review
Non-completion of course requirements ‒ documentation to be
4 10 Due Thu 20 Nov 2025
submitted to NESA
Non-completion of course requirements ‒ Schools Online to
4 10 Due Thu 20 Nov 2025
close

4 11 Appeals against grades Due Tue 25 Nov 2025

4 10 Appeals against grades Due Thu 11 Dec 2025

Within 5 business
days after the
impacted exam or
4 12 Illness/misadventure applications due Due within 3 business days
after the last day of
exam, whichever
comes first.

Appeal Against English Studies and Mathematics Standard 1 1 week after the final
4 12 Due
grades HSC exam
1 week after the final
4 12 HSC assessment rank appeals due Due
HSC exam

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Key dates for Record of School Achievement (RoSA) nominations
Last updated: 6 September 2024

For information on what a RoSA is, who is eligible to receive a RoSA and how to nominate a student for a RoSA go to:
Schools Online > Site Map > Downloads > Memos and Documents > RoSA > RoSA - Guide for Schools

Key contact
Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Term Year Action Open Date Due Date

1 11 & 12 Request 'Participating' RoSA for Term 1 school-leavers Mon 24 Mar 2025 Fri 11 Apr 2025

2 11 & 12 Request 'Participating' RoSA for Term 2 school-leavers Mon 28 Apr 2025 Fri 04 Jul 2025

3 11 & 12 Request 'Participating' RoSA for Term 3 school-leavers Mon 21 Jul 2025 Fri 26 Sep 2025

3 12 Request RoSA for completed Year 12 school-leavers Mon 04 Aug 2025 Fri 19 Dec 2025

3 11 Request RoSA for completed Year 11 school-leavers Mon 01 Sep 2025 Fri 19 Dec 2025

4 10 Request RoSA for completed Year 10 school-leavers Mon 13 Oct 2025 Fri 19 Dec 2025

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Key dates for VET entries
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Key contacts

VET Records
vetrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

VET Curriculum
02 9367 8333 | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au

RTOs requiring support

VET Project Officer | VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Student entries in Schools Online

Student Records | 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Term Year Action Due Date

Entry for Y9 students opens for White Card/First Aid

1 9 Tue 04 Feb 2025
work experience competency only

2 12 Enter competencies for VET qualification Fri 18 Jul 2025

Identify SBA/T status for students in their VET course

2 12 Fri 18 Jul 2025
entry

2 11 Enter competencies for VET qualification Fri 18 Jul 2025

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Key dates for VET entries
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Key contacts

VET Records
vetrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

VET Curriculum
02 9367 8333 | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au

RTOs requiring support

VET Project Officer | VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Student entries in Schools Online

Student Records | 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Identify SBA/T status for students in their VET course

2 11 Fri 18 Jul 2025
entry

2 10 Enter competencies for VET qualification Fri 18 Jul 2025

3 12 Submit HSC VET exam estimates Tue 16 Sep 2025

4 11 Submit competency outcomes for VET qualification Fri 24 Oct 2025

4 11 Submit Work Placement Hours for Year 11 VET course Fri 24 Oct 2025

Submit competency outcomes for VET qualification and

4 12 Fri 21 Nov 2025
Work Placement hours

4 10 Submit competency outcomes for VET qualification Fri 21 Nov 2025

Entry for Y9 students due for White Card/First Aid work

4 9 Fri 21 Nov 2025
experience competency only

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Key dates for HSC minimum standard tests, exam audio files and online exams
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Key contacts

HSC minimum standard

Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

HSC exam audio files

Presiding Officer Support | 1800 200 955 | presidingofficers@nesa.nsw.edu.au

HSC online exams

Online Exam Support | 1800 200 955 | onlineexams@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Key dates for HSC minimum standard tests

Term Year Action/event OPEN DATE DUE DATE

1 10, 11 & 12 Download and install Lockdown Browser Mon 10 Feb 2025 Wed 17 Dec 2025

Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 1

1 10, 11 & 12 Mon 10 Feb 2025 Fri 11 Apr 2025
test window. Test Administration Handbook is also available.

1 10, 11 & 12 Term 1 HSC minimum standard test window Mon 17 Feb 2025 Fri 11 Apr 2025

Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 2

2 10, 11 & 12 Mon 28 Apr 2025 Fri 04 Jul 2025
test window

Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 3

3 10, 11 & 12 Mon 21 Jul 2025 Fri 26 Sep 2025
test window

Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 4

test window. This is also the minimum standard HSC
credential deadline.
4 12 Mon 13 Oct 2025 Fri 28 Nov 2025
Deadline to sit each test to be eligible to receive the HSC
credential by results release day if all other eligibility criteria is
met.

Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 4

4 11 Mon 13 Oct 2025 Wed 17 Dec 2025
test window

Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 4

4 10 Mon 13 Oct 2025 Wed 17 Dec 2025
test window

Key dates for HSC exam audio files

Term Year Action Open Date Due Date

Give authorised staff member access to download HSC

2 12 Mon 26 May 2025 Fri 04 Jul 2025
exam audio files

3 12 Window to practise downloading HSC exam audio files Mon 21 Jul 2025 Fri 26 Sep 2025

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Key dates for HSC minimum standard tests, exam audio files and online exams
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Key contacts

HSC minimum standard

Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

HSC exam audio files

Presiding Officer Support | 1800 200 955 | presidingofficers@nesa.nsw.edu.au

HSC online exams

Online Exam Support | 1800 200 955 | onlineexams@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Key dates for HSC online exams

Term Year Action Open Date Due Date

HSC Enterprise Computing & Software Engineering

sample exam available - enter students in the sample exam.
Go to: Schools Online > Online Testing.
4 Note: The sample exam is available until day before the
12 Mon 14 Oct 2024 Day before exam
(2024) exam. Students are encouraged to complete the sample
exam by the middle of Term 3.
Information guides: Schools Online > Memos and
Documents > HSC Online Exams.

Nominate an exam IT coordinator for HSC online exams via

Schools Online > Online Tests
1 12 Fri 31 Jan 2025 Mon 05 May 2025
Information guides: Schools Online > Memos and
Documents > HSC Online Exams.

HSC Science Extension sample exam available - enter

students in the sample exam.
Go to: Schools Online > Online Testing > HSC Science
Extension.
2 12 Mon 28 Apr 2025 Day before exam
Note: The sample exam is available until day before the
exam. Students are encouraged to complete the sample
exam by the middle of Term 3. Information guides: Schools
Online > Memos and Documents > HSC Online Exams.

Upload the HSC Scientific Research Report to Schools

Online > Data Collection > Certification of Practical Exams
3 12 and Projects > Science Extension. Mon 01 Sep 2025 Tue 16 Sep 2025
Reports to be uploaded and students to confirm reports on
Students Online by 16 September 2025.

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Key dates for principals
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Key contacts
Principal certification of Schools Online entries and results
Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

HSC marking applications

Markers Support | 02 9367 8104 | markersupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Presiding officer nominations

Presiding Officers | 1800 200 955 | presidingofficers@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Term Year Action Due Date

Schools Online maintenance reminder:

1 Reminder - Review Schools Online Staff Profiles Term 1
- Review contact email addresses in School Settings

1 12 Final date to apply to be a 2025 HSC Marker Thu 20 Mar 2025

Final date for principals to finalise HSC marking

1 12 Fri 28 Mar 2025
applications

Principal certification of Year 10, 11 and 12 student entry

1 10, 11 & 12 Sat 22 Mar 2025
data

1 12 Submit Presiding Officer nominations Fri 11 Apr 2025

Give authorised staff member access to download HSC

2 12 Fri 04 Jul 2025
exam audio files

3 12 Principal certification of HSC results data Fri 19 Sep 2025

3 11 Principal certification of Year 11 results data Fri 24 Oct 2025

4 10 Principal certification of Year 10 results data Thu 20 Nov 2025

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Key dates for HSC practical exams and languages oral exams
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Key contacts
HSC practical exams
Online Testing and Marking | hscpracticals@nesa.nsw.edu.au

HSC languages oral exams

Languages Team | 1800 200 955 | examlang@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Illness/misadventure and non-certification of HSC practical exams

Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Key dates for HSC practical exams

Term Year Action Details Open Date Due Date
2025 HSC practical exam timetable published on
4 HSC practical exam NESA website:
12 Mon 02 Dec 2024 Not applicable
(2024) timetable released https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/
key-dates/hsc-practical-exams

Complete HSC Submit HSC students' practical exam options (with the
1 12 Fri 31 Jan 2025 Fri 23 May 2025
practical exam options exception of Drama Group Performance).

Enter number of HSC

Due date to enter the number of groups presenting in
2 12 Drama Group Mon 28 Apr 2025 Fri 13 Jun 2025
the 2025 HSC Drama performance exams.
Performances

Download the course specific Student Declaration

forms from:
Schools Online > Memos and Documents > HSC
Practical Student Practical Certification.
2 12 Declaration forms Information regarding Practical Certification: Mon 28 Apr 2025 Course Specific
available Schools Online > Memos and Documents > HSC
Practical Certification.
See NESA Official Website "HSC practical exams" for
the relevant course submission date.

Final date for schools to submit a special request

relating to the scheduling of itinerantly marked practical
Submit special
2 12 exams for consideration. Not Applicable Fri 04 Jul 2025
scheduling requests
Requests should be emailed to:
hscpracticals@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Download the general Non-certification form via Data

Non-certification of Collection > Certification of Practical Exams and
3 12 HSC practical work Projects - Select relevant Practical Exam course. Mon 21 Jul 2025 Not Applicable
forms available Upload to Schools Online by the relevant course
submission date.

Illness/misadventure Within 5 business

Illness/misadventure application period for HSC
3 12 applications open for Mon 21 Jul 2025 days after the
practical exams.
HSC practical exams impacted exam.

Principals will be notified of their practical subject

marking dates approximately three weeks prior to the
relevant practical course marking periods. See practical exam See practical exam
HSC practical exam
3 12 School Marking Advices will be made available via timetable once it is timetable once it is
period
Schools Online > Downloads > My Reports. released. released.
See NESA Official Website for 2025 HSC practical
exams timetable

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Key dates for HSC practical exams and languages oral exams
Last updated: 6 September 2024

Key contacts
HSC practical exams
Online Testing and Marking | hscpracticals@nesa.nsw.edu.au

HSC languages oral exams

Languages Team | 1800 200 955 | examlang@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Illness/misadventure and non-certification of HSC practical exams

Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Key dates for HSC languages oral exams

Term Year Action Details Open Date Due Date

HSC languages oral exam timetable published on

HSC languages oral
NESA website:
2 12 exam timetable Mon 28 Apr 2025 Not applicable
https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/
released
key-dates/hsc-languages-oral-exam-timetable

Schedule individual
student's language oral Schools can view the time, date and venue available
2 12 Wed 21 May 2025 Tue 27 May 2025
exams - view only for their HSC students' languages oral exams.
period

Schools can nominate the time, date and venue for

their HSC students' languages oral exams. Once
Schedule individual
scheduled, students need to download their
student's language oral
2 12 confirmation letter and other important oral exam Wed 28 May 2025 Fri 06 Jun 2025
exams - scheduling
information via Students Online. NESA will
period
automatically schedule any remaining unscheduled
students by 13 June 2025.

Illness/misadventure
Within 5 business
applications open for Illness/misadventure application period for HSC
3 12 Mon 21 Jul 2025 days after the
HSC languages oral languages oral exams.
impacted exam.
exams

See NESA website for HSC 2025 HSC languages oral See languages oral See languages oral
HSC languages oral
3 12 exams timetable https://www.nsw.gov.au/education- exam timetable exam timetable
exam period
and-training/nesa/key-dates/hsc once it is released. once it is released.

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools

This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.

Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Enter HSC Enterprise Computing and Software Engineering students in the sample exam.
HSC Enterprise Go to: Schools Online > Online Testing.
4 HSC online Computing & Software Note: The sample exam is available until day before the exam. Students are encouraged to
12 Mon14 Oct 2024 Day before exam
(2024) exams Engineering sample complete the sample exam by the middle of Term 3.
exam available Information guides: Schools Online > Memos and Documents > HSC Online Exams.
Contact: Exam Support | 1800 200 955 | onlineexams@nesa.nsw.edu.au

4 Student Enter students - 2025 Term 4 entry ONLY for 2025 Year 12 (HSC) students, including personal details and courses.
12 Tue05 Nov 2024 Fri20 Dec 2024
(2024) enrolment Term 4 only Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

4 Disability Submit disability Due date for disability provisions applications for 2025 HSC.
12 Tue05 Nov 2024 Fri11 Apr 2025
(2024) provisions provisions applications Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Nominate 'exam IT Nominate an exam IT coordinator for HSC online exams via Schools Online > Online Tests
HSC online
1 12 coordinator' for HSC Information guides: Schools Online > Memos and Documents > HSC Online Exams. Fri31 Jan 2025 Mon05 May 2025
exams
online exams Contact: Exam Support | 1800 200 955 | onlineexams@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Submit HSC students' practical exam options (with the exception of Drama Group
HSC practical Complete HSC practical
1 12 Performance). Fri31 Jan 2025 Fri23 May 2025
exams exam options
Contact: Online Testing and Marking | hscpracticals@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Upload a passport-type photograph for all HSC students on Schools Online to be used by
NESA for student identification in languages oral, practical and written exams. Photos should
Upload HSC student
1 12 HSC exams be uploaded via Schools Online > Browse > Student Enrolments/Results and ticking 'Show Mon03 Feb 2025 Fri04 Jul 2025
photos
Student photographs and allow photograph management'.
Contact: Presiding Officer Support | 1800 200 955 | presidingofficers@nesa.nsw.edu.au

For entry of 2025 Year 12 (HSC) students who were not added in Term 4 2024, including
Student Enter students - 2025
1 12 personal details and courses. Tue04 Feb 2025 Sat15 Mar 2025
enrolment Entry
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Student Enter all 2025 Year 11 (Preliminary) students, including personal details and courses.
1 11 Enter students Tue04 Feb 2025 Sat15 Mar 2025
enrolment Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Confirm your 2025 Year 11 students have completed the HSC: All My Own Work (AMOW)
Student
1 11 Certification of AMOW program. Tue04 Feb 2025 Sat15 Mar 2025
enrolment
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Student Enter all 2025 Year 10 (Stage 5) students, including personal details and courses.
1 10 Enter students Tue04 Feb 2025 Sat15 Mar 2025
enrolment Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Complete the HSC certification of entry process including the distribution of Confirmation of
Entry forms to each student.
Principal Certification of
Principal Ensure students have read the HSC Rules and Procedures guide and return a signed
1 12 Year 12 student entry Tue04 Feb 2025 Sat22 Mar 2025
certification Confirmation of Entry form to their school confirming their personal details and course entries
data
are correct.
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Complete the Year 11 certification of entry process including the distribution of Confirmation of
Principal Certification of Entry forms to each student.
Principal
1 11 Year 11 student entry Students to return a signed Confirmation of Entry form to their school confirming their personal Tue04 Feb 2025 Sat22 Mar 2025
certification
data details and course entries are correct.
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Complete the Year 10 certification of entry process including the distribution of Confirmation of
Principal Certification of Entry forms to each student.
Principal
1 10 Year 10 student entry Students to return a signed Confirmation of Entry form to their school confirming their personal Tue04 Feb 2025 Sat22 Mar 2025
certification
data details and course entries are correct.
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter Year 9 students into Schools Online who are undertaking the White Card competency
Entry for Y9 students through a school system RTO. You will not be able to enter students into courses.
opens for White Contacts:
1 9 VET Card/First Aid work - RTO linked students: contact the relevant RTO Tue04 Feb 2025 Not Applicable
experience competency - VET curriculum queries: Curriculum | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
only - Work Experience competency student entries in Schools Online:
VET Records | 9367 8001 | VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Lockdown Browser available for download. This is required to complete HSC minimum
HSC minimum Download and install
1 12 standard tests. Mon10 Feb 2025 Wed17 Dec 2025
standard Lockdown Browser
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 1 test window.
Enter students into HSC
HSC minimum Information guide: Administration Handbook Available via Schools Online > Downloads >
1 12 minimum standard tests Mon10 Feb 2025 Fri11 Apr 2025
standard Memos and Documents > Minimum Standard Tests - Administration and Conduct
for Term 1 test window
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.

Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Lockdown Browser available for download. This is required to complete HSC minimum
HSC minimum Download and install
1 11 standard tests. Mon10 Feb 2025 Wed17 Dec 2025
standard Lockdown Browser
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 1 test window.
Enter students into HSC
HSC minimum Information guide: Administration Handbook Available via Schools Online > Downloads >
1 11 minimum standard tests Mon10 Feb 2025 Fri11 Apr 2025
standard Memos and Documents > Minimum Standard Tests - Administration and Conduct
for Term 1 test window
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Lockdown Browser available for download. This is required to complete HSC minimum
HSC minimum Download and install
1 10 standard tests. Mon10 Feb 2025 Wed17 Dec 2025
standard Lockdown Browser
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 1 test window.
Enter students into HSC
HSC minimum Information guide: Administration Handbook Available via Schools Online > Downloads >
1 10 minimum standard tests Mon10 Feb 2025 Fri11 Apr 2025
standard Memos and Documents > Minimum Standard Tests - Administration and Conduct
for Term 1 test window
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Term 1 window for HSC minimum standard.

HSC minimum Term 1 HSC minimum
1 12 HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am - 4pm. Mon17 Feb 2025 Fri11 Apr 2025
standard standard test window
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Term 1 window for HSC minimum standard.

HSC minimum Term 1 HSC minimum
1 11 HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am - 4pm. Mon17 Feb 2025 Fri11 Apr 2025
standard standard test window
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Term 1 window for HSC minimum standard.

HSC minimum Term 1 HSC minimum
1 10 HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am - 4pm. Mon17 Feb 2025 Fri11 Apr 2025
standard standard test window
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Nominate the Presiding Officer who will administer the HSC written exams at your school.
HSC written Submit Presiding Information guides: Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents > Presiding
1 12 Mon03 Mar 2025 Fri11 Apr 2025
exams Officer nominations Officers.
Contact: Presiding Officer Support | 1800 200 955 | presidingofficers@nesa.nsw.edu.au

HSC marking Applications for 2025 HSC marking open.

1 12 HSC markers Thu06 Mar 2025 Thu20 Mar 2025
applications period Contact: Marker Support | 02 9367 8104 | markersupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Principals to finalise
Due date for principals to finalise staff applications for HSC marking.
1 12 HSC markers HSC marking Thu06 Mar 2025 Fri28 Mar 2025
Contact: Marker Support | 02 9367 8104 | markersupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
applications

Request a 'Participating' RoSA for eligible Year 12 students who have participated in Term 4
Request 'Participating'
2024 and/or Term 1 2025 but are now leaving school.
1 12 RoSA RoSA for Term 1 Mon24 Mar 2025 Fri11 Apr 2025
*Until the online function opens please use FORM B.
school-leavers
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Request a 'Participating' RoSA for eligible Year 11 students who have participated in Term 1
Request 'Participating'
2025 but are now leaving school.
1 11 RoSA RoSA for Term 1 Mon24 Mar 2025 Fri11 Apr 2025
*Until the online function opens please use FORM B.
school-leavers
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.

Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Enter number of HSC Due date to enter the number of groups presenting in the 2025 HSC Drama performance
HSC practical
2 12 Drama Group exams. Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri13 Jun 2025
exams
Performances Contact: Online Testing and Marking | hscpracticals@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Provide advice for the surveyed courses on the number of students studying the related text,
Complete HSC written
Electives elective, option or topic. This information assists NESA in the planning and marking operations
2 12 examination electives Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri04 Jul 2025
survey for the 2025 HSC.
survey
Contact: Online Testing and Marking | onscreenmarking@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter students into HSC Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 2 test window.
HSC minimum
2 12 minimum standard tests HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am - 4pm. Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri04 Jul 2025
standard
for Term 2 test window Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter students into HSC Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 2 test window.
HSC minimum
2 11 minimum standard tests HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am - 4pm. Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri04 Jul 2025
standard
for Term 2 test window Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter students into HSC Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 2 test window.
HSC minimum
2 10 minimum standard tests HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am to 4pm. Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri04 Jul 2025
standard
for Term 2 test window Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Request a 'Participating' RoSA for eligible Year 12 students who have participated throughout
Request 'Participating'
the first half of 2025 but are now leaving school.
2 12 RoSA RoSA for Term 2 Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri04 Jul 2025
*For Compressed students please use FORM C.
school-leavers
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Request a 'Participating' RoSA for eligible Year 11 students who have participated throughout
Request 'Participating'
the first half of 2025 but are now leaving school.
2 11 RoSA RoSA for Term 2 Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri04 Jul 2025
*For Compressed students please use FORM C.
school-leavers
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter the associated competencies that students will be undertaking this year as part of their
qualification for all HSC VET course entries.
Enter competencies for
Contacts:
VET qualification (also
2 12 VET - RTO linked students: contact the relevant RTO Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri18 Jul 2025
open date for VET
- VET curriculum queries: Curriculum | 02 9367 8333 | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
competency outcomes)
- VET student entries on Schools Online: VET Records | 9367 8001 |
VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter SBA/T student as either a School Based ‘Apprenticeship’ or ‘Trainee’ after the student is
entered into the correct VET course, RTO and qualification.
Enter Training Contract Identification (TCID) number for School Based Apprenticeships or
Identify SBA/T status
Trainees (SBA/T). TCID number is issued to students by Training Services NSW.
2 12 VET for students in their VET Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri18 Jul 2025
Contacts:
course entry
- VET curriculum queries: Curriculum | 02 9367 8333 | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
- VET student entries in Schools Online: VET Records | 9367 8001 |
VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter the associated competencies that students will be undertaking this year as part of their
qualification for all Year 11 VET course entries.
Enter competencies for
Contacts:
VET qualification (also
2 11 VET - RTO linked students: contact the relevant RTO Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri18 Jul 2025
open date for VET
- VET curriculum queries: Curriculum | 02 9367 8333 | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
competency outcomes)
- VET student entries on Schools Online: VET Records | 9367 8001 |
VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter SBA/T student as either a School Based ‘Apprenticeship’ or ‘Trainee’ after the student is
entered into the correct VET course, RTO and qualification.
Enter Training Contract Identification (TCID) number for School Based Apprenticeships or
Identify SBA/T status
Trainees (SBA/T). TCID number is issued to students by Training Services NSW.
2 11 VET for students in their VET Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri18 Jul 2025
Contacts:
course entry
- VET curriculum queries: Curriculum | 02 9367 8333 | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
- VET student entries in Schools Online: VET Records | 9367 8001 |
VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter the associated competencies that students will be undertaking this year as part of their
qualification for all Year 10 VET course entries.
Enter competencies for
Contacts:
VET qualification (also
2 10 VET - RTO linked students: contact the relevant RTO Mon28 Apr 2025 Fri18 Jul 2025
open date for VET
- VET curriculum queries: Curriculum | 02 9367 8333 | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
competency outcomes)
- VET student entries on Schools Online: VET Records | 9367 8001 |
VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter HSC Science Extension students in the sample exam.

Go to: Schools Online > Online Testing > HSC Science Extension.
HSC online HSC Science Extension Note: The sample exam is available until day before the exam. Students are encouraged to
2 12 Mon28 Apr 2025 Day before exam
exams sample exam available complete the sample exam by the middle of Term 3.
Information guides: Schools Online > Memos and Documents > HSC Science Extension.
Contact: Exam Support | 1800 200 955 | onlineexams@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Download the course specific Student Declaration forms from:

Schools Online > Memos and Documents > HSC Practical Certification.
Practical Student Information regarding Practical Certification:
HSC practical
2 12 Declaration forms Schools Online > Memos and Documents > HSC Practical Certification. Mon28 Apr 2025 Course Specific
exams
available See NESA Official Website "HSC practical exams" for the relevant course submission date.
Contact: Relevant subject coordinators or Online Testing and Marking |
hscpracticals@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.

Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Please regenerate your written exam schedule when you are aware of changes to student
HSC written Regenerate HSC entry or the addition of an outside student to your exam centre to ensure updated student list. Last day of written
2 12 Fri02 May 2025
exams written exam schedule Ensure your Presiding Officer is aware of changes. exams
Contact: Presiding Officer Support | 1800 200 955 | presidingofficers@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Non-completion of
Where a student has not met the NESA course completion requirements, Principal makes a
course requirements -
2 11 Non-completion determination of non‐completion of course requirements. Not Applicable Fri02 May 2025
Compressed
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au
Curriculum

Student Appeal -
Student appeals. Student completes Student Appeal form and submits it to the Principal.
2 11 Non-completion Compressed Not Applicable Tue06 May 2025
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
Curriculum

Principal Review - Principal/Review Committee considers student’s appeal and reviews determination. Student
2 11 Non-completion Compressed advised of outcome. Not Applicable Fri09 May 2025
Curriculum Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Student request NESA

Student requests NESA review of appeal.
2 11 Non-completion review - Compressed Not Applicable Tue13 May 2025
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
Curriculum

Appeal Submission to
School submits student appeal to NESA.
2 11 Non-completion NESA - Compressed Not Applicable Thu15 May 2025
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
Curriculum

Schedule individual
Schools can view the time, date and venue available for their HSC students' languages oral
HSC languages student's language oral
2 12 exams. Wed21 May 2025 Tue27 May 2025
oral exams exams - view only
Contact: Languages Team | 1800 200 955 | examlang@nesa.nsw.edu.au
period

Principals to provide school 'authorised staff member' access to download exam audio files for
Give authorised staff
the HSC presiding officer. This role should not be the music or languages teacher.
HSC written member access to
2 12 Information guides: Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents > Examination Mon26 May 2025 Fri04 Jul 2025
exams download HSC exam
Operations.
audio files
Contact: Presiding Officer Support | 1800 200 955 | onlineexams@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Schools can nominate the time, date and venue for their HSC students' languages oral exams.
Schedule individual
Once scheduled, students need to download their confirmation letter and other important oral
HSC languages student's language oral
2 12 exam information via Students Online. Wed28 May 2025 Fri06 Jun 2025
oral exams exams - scheduling
NESA will automatically schedule any remaining unscheduled students by 13 June 2025.
period
Contact: Languages Team | 1800 200 955 | examlang@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Final date for schools to submit a special request relating to the scheduling of itinerantly
HSC practical Submit special
2 12 marked practical exams for consideration. Not Applicable Fri04 Jul 2025
exams scheduling requests
Requests should be emailed to: hscpracticals@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools

This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.

Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Authorised staff member to practise downloading HSC exam audio files via Schools Online.
Window to practise
HSC written Information guides: Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents > Examination
3 12 downloading HSC exam Mon21 Jul 2025 Fri26 Sep 2025
exams Operations.
audio files
Contact: Presiding Officer Support | 1800 200 955 | onlineexams@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter students into HSC Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests, Term 3 test window.
HSC minimum
3 12 minimum standard tests HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am - 4pm. Mon21 Jul 2025 Fri26 Sep 2025
standard
for Term 3 test window Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter students into HSC Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 3 test window.
HSC minimum
3 11 minimum standard tests HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am - 4pm. Mon21 Jul 2025 Fri26 Sep 2025
standard
for Term 3 test window Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter students into HSC Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 3 test window.
HSC minimum
3 10 minimum standard tests HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am - 4pm. Mon21 Jul 2025 Fri26 Sep 2025
standard
for Term 3 test window Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Request a 'Participating' RoSA for eligible Year 12 students who have participated in Term 3
Request 'Participating' 2025 but are now leaving school and are unable to enter marks/grades.
3 12 RoSA RoSA for Term 3 Note. Only 2025 HSC students who do not intend to complete all HSC requirements should be Mon21 Jul 2025 Fri26 Sep 2025
school-leavers included. For Compressed students please use FORM C.
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Request a 'Participating' RoSA for eligible Year 11 students who have participated throughout
Request 'Participating'
Term 3 2025 but are now leaving school without grades.
3 11 RoSA RoSA for Term 3 Mon21 Jul 2025 Fri26 Sep 2025
For Compressed students please use FORM C.
school-leavers
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Illness/misadventure
application period Within 5 business
Illness/ Illness/misadventure application period for HSC languages oral and practical exams.
3 12 opens for HSC Mon21 Jul 2025 days after the
misadventure Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
languages oral and impacted exam
practical exams

Download the general Non-certification form via Data Collection > Certification of Practical
Non-certification of HSC
HSC practical Exams and Projects - Select relevant Practical Exam course.
3 12 practical work forms Mon21 Jul 2025 Not Applicable
exams Upload to Schools Online by the relevant course submission date.
available
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Non completion of Forms available from: Schools Online > Memos and Documents > Non-completion of course
3 12 Non-completion course requirements requirements, and submit by email by the relevant due date. Mon21 Jul 2025 Not Applicable
form available Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Non completion of Forms available from: Schools Online > Memos and Documents > Non-completion of course
3 11 Non-completion course requirements requirements, and submit by email by the relevant due date. Mon21 Jul 2025 Not Applicable
form available Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Non completion of Forms available from: Schools Online > Memos and Documents > Non-completion of course
3 10 Non-completion course requirements requirements, and submit by email by the relevant due date. Mon21 Jul 2025 Not Applicable
form available Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Submit HSC Optional

Student Exam Estimated Marks Complete entries of Optional English Studies and/or Mathematics Standard 1 Estimated marks
3 12 assessment - English Studies & via Schools Online. See Memos and Documents for instructional videos to support with entries. Mon04 Aug 2025 Tue16 Sep 2025
data entry Mathematics Standard Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au
1 Entry

Submit HSC Grades -

Student Complete entries of HSC Grades for English Studies and/or Mathematics Standard 1 and/or
English Studies,
3 12 assessment Numeracy via Schools Online. Mon04 Aug 2025 Tue16 Sep 2025
Mathematics Standard
data entry Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au
1 & Numeracy

Upload English Studies

Student Upload work samples for English Studies and/or Mathematics Standard 1 and or Numeracy via
and Mathematics
3 12 assessment Schools Online. Mon04 Aug 2025 Tue16 Sep 2025
Standard 1 Work
data entry Contact: Quality and Credentialling | grademonitoring@nesa.nsw.edu.au
Samples

Student
Submit HSC Complete Principal Certification processes and check that all assessment marks are correct.
3 12 assessment Mon04 Aug 2025 Tue16 Sep 2025
assessment marks Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au
data entry

Must be completed via Schools Online > Data Collection > Life Skills Outcomes.
Student
Submit HSC Life Skills Contacts:
3 12 assessment Mon04 Aug 2025 Tue16 Sep 2025
outcomes - Life Skills outcome entry support: Student Records | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au
data entry
- Life Skills curriculum support: Curriculum | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Submit a VET exam estimate for all Year 12 students intending to sit the respective HSC VET
exam under Data Collection / Estimated marks.
Submit HSC VET exam
3 12 VET For students studying a VET course(s) through a private RTO, the school must obtain Mon04 Aug 2025 Tue16 Sep 2025
estimates
estimated marks from that private RTO.
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Certify that HSC assessment marks, VET exam estimated marks, Life Skills outcomes, grades
and estimated exam marks for English Studies and Mathematics Standard 1 as well as non-
Principal Principal certification of
3 12 completion determination data for each of your HSC students has been submitted correctly and Mon04 Aug 2025 Fri19 Sep 2025
certification HSC results data
without error.
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools

This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.

Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Request a 'Completed' RoSA for eligible Year 12 students who have completed their 2025
Request 'Completed'
Stage 6 requirements, are leaving school and will not be completing 2025 HSC.
3 12 RoSA RoSA for completed Mon04 Aug 2025 Fri19 Dec 2025
Note. Yr. 12 students who complete the HSC are not eligible for a RoSA.
Year 12 school-leavers
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Due date to apply for early commencement/compressed curriculum delivery of the HSC
Early commencement/ program.
Compressed
3 12 compressed curriculum Contacts: Not Applicable Fri22 Aug 2025
delivery
delivery - Curriculum: curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
- Student Records: records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Due date to apply for early commencement/compressed curriculum delivery of the HSC
Early commencement/ program.
Compressed
3 11 compressed curriculum Contacts: Not Applicable Fri22 Aug 2025
delivery
delivery - Curriculum: curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
- Student Records: records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Due date to apply for early commencement/compressed curriculum delivery of the HSC
Early commencement/ program.
Compressed
3 10 compressed curriculum Contact: Not Applicable Fri22 Aug 2025
delivery
delivery - Curriculum: curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
- Student Records: records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Upload the HSC Scientific Research Report to Schools Online > Data Collection > Certification
HSC Scientific of Practical Exams and Projects > Science Extension.
HSC online
3 12 Research Report Reports to be uploaded and students to confirm reports on Students Online by 16 September Mon01 Sep 2025 Tue16 Sep 2025
exams
Project Upload 2025.
Contact: Online Exam Support | 1800 200 955 | onlineexams@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Submit Year 11 (Preliminary) grades and Life Skills outcomes.

Student
Submit grades and Life For Schools Online data entry support contact Student Records on 02 9367 8001 or email
3 11 assessment Mon01 Sep 2025 Wed22 Oct 2025
Skills outcomes records@nesa.nsw.edu.au
data entry
Contact: Life Skills Curriculum (Curriculum) | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Complete the Year 11 certification of results process including reviewing 'Confirmation of

Principal Principal Certification of Grade' report, confirming data has been submitted correctly and is ready for monitoring and
3 11 Mon01 Sep 2025 Fri24 Oct 2025
certification Year 11 results data release.
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Request a 'Completed' RoSA for eligible Year 11 students who have completed their 2025
Request 'Completed'
Preliminary requirements, are leaving school and will not be returning to complete the HSC in
3 11 RoSA RoSA for completed Mon01 Sep 2025 Fri19 Dec 2025
2026.
Year 11 school-leavers
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Non-completion of Due date for principal to issue HSC student with a non-completion determination and to record
3 12 Non-completion course requirements ‒ the determination. Not Applicable Tue02 Sep 2025
school to issue Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Non-completion of
Due date for HSC student to submit appeal to the principal against non-completion
course requirements ‒
3 12 Non-completion determination. Not Applicable Thu04 Sep 2025
student to appeal to
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
school

Non-completion of
Due date for Principal to advise HSC student of outcome of school review of non-completion
course requirements ‒
3 12 Non-completion determination. Not Applicable Tue09 Sep 2025
school to review
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
appeals

Non-completion of
Via their school, due date for HSC student to request NESA review of appeal against non-
course requirements ‒
3 12 Non-completion completion determination. Not Applicable Wed10 Sep 2025
student to request
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
NESA review

Student Finalise HSC student Final opportunity to make corrections or alterations to Year 12 students' course entries.
3 12 Not Applicable Tue16 Sep 2025
enrolment records - Course entries Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Non-completion of
course requirements ‒ Due date for school to submit documentation for NESA review of appeal.
3 12 Non-completion Not Applicable Tue16 Sep 2025
documentation to be Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
submitted to NESA

Non-completion of Due date to request adjustment to Year 12 student’s record following school review.
3 12 Non-completion school requirements – To request an adjustment email records@nesa.nsw.edu.au Not Applicable Tue16 Sep 2025
adjust student’s record Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Confirm HSC student Schools are asked to check that all HSC student emails and postal address details on Schools
3 12 Student details personal details are Online match your school admin system and update where necessary by the DUE DATE. Not Applicable Fri19 Sep 2025
correct Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Finalise HSC Must be finalised via Schools Online > Data Collection > HSC Assessment Task Malpractice
3 12 Malpractice Malpractice register of Register. Not Applicable Fri26 Sep 2025
assessment tasks Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools

This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.

Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 4 test window. Students must sit the
Enter students into HSC test before the due date to be eligible to receive the HSC credential by results release day if all
minimum standard tests other eligibility criteria is met.
HSC minimum
4 12 for Term 4 test window Mon13 Oct 2025 Fri28 Nov 2025
standard
and minimum standard HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am - 4pm.
HSC credential deadline
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 4 test window.
Enter students into HSC
HSC minimum HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am - 4pm.
4 11 minimum standard tests Mon13 Oct 2025 Wed17 Dec 2025
standard Note: Tests for students in Yr. 12 close 28 November 2025.
for Term 4 test window
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter students into HSC minimum standard tests for Term 4 test window.
Enter students into HSC
HSC minimum HSC minimum standard tests are available on school days from 8am - 4pm.
4 10 minimum standard tests Mon13 Oct 2025 Wed17 Dec 2025
standard Note: Tests for students in Yr. 12 close 28 November 2025.
for Term 4 test window
Contact: Online Test Support | 1800 200 955 | lnsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Submit Year 10 (Stage 5) grades and Life Skills outcomes.

Student
Submit grades and Life Contacts:
4 10 assessment Mon13 Oct 2025 Thu20 Nov 2025
Skills outcomes - Schools Online data entry: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au
data entry
- Life Skills queries: Curriculum | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Complete the Year 10 certification of results process, including reviewing 'Confirmation of

Principal Principal Certification of Grade' report, confirming data has been submitted correctly and is ready for monitoring and
4 10 Mon13 Oct 2025 Thu20 Nov 2025
certification Year 10 results data release.
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Request a 'Completed' RoSA for eligible Year 10 students who have completed their 2025
Request 'Completed' Stage 5 requirements, are leaving school and will not be returning in 2026.
4 10 RoSA RoSA for completed Note. Year 10 students who leave school prior to satisfactorily completing any Stage 5 Mon13 Oct 2025 Fri19 Dec 2025
Year 10 school-leavers requirements are not eligible for a RoSA.
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Non-completion of Due date to issue Year 11 students with a non-completion determination and to record the
4 11 Non-completion course requirements ‒ determination. Not Applicable Mon13 Oct 2025
school to issue Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Non-completion of
Due date for Year 11 students to submit appeal to the principal against non-completion
course requirements ‒
4 11 Non-completion determination. Not Applicable Tue14 Oct 2025
student to appeal to
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
school

Non-completion of
Due date to advise Year 11 students of outcome of school review of non-completion
course requirements ‒
4 11 Non-completion determination. Not Applicable Thu16 Oct 2025
school to review
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
appeals

Non-completion of
Via their school, due date for Year 11 students to request NESA review of appeal against non-
course requirements ‒
4 11 Non-completion completion determination. Not Applicable Fri17 Oct 2025
student to request
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
NESA review

Non-completion of
course requirements ‒ Due date for school to submit Year 11 documentation for NESA review of appeal.
4 11 Non-completion Not Applicable Wed22 Oct 2025
documentation to be Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
submitted to NESA

Non-completion of Due date to request adjustment to Year 11 student’s record following school review.
4 11 Non-completion course requirements – To request an adjustment email records@nesa.nsw.edu.au Not Applicable Wed22 Oct 2025
adjust student’s record Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Finalise student records

Student Final opportunity to make corrections or alterations to Year 11 students' course entries.
4 11 - course entries and Not Applicable Wed22 Oct 2025
enrolment Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au
details

Submit the outcome for all entered competencies for VET qualifications.
Contacts:
Submit competency
- RTO linked students: contact the relevant RTO
4 11 VET outcomes for VET Not Applicable Fri24 Oct 2025
- VET curriculum queries: Curriculum | 02 9367 8333 | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
qualification
- VET student entries on Schools Online: VET Records | 9367 8001 |
VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Record Work Placement hours for applicable Year 11 VET courses or apply non-completion
determination if course requirements have not been met.
Submit Work Placement Contacts:
4 11 VET Hours for Year 11 VET - RTO linked students: contact the relevant RTO Not Applicable Fri24 Oct 2025
course - VET curriculum queries: Curriculum | 02 9367 8333 | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
- VET student entries on Schools Online: VET Records | 9367 8001 |
VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Create 2026 Year 12 student entries in Term 4 2025 for those 2025 Year 11 students who are
Student 2026 HSC student
4 11 continuing to complete their HSC in 2026. Tue04 Nov 2025 Fri19 Dec 2025
enrolment entries open
Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Submit 2026 HSC

Disability Submit applications for 2025 HSC.
4 11 disability provisions Tue04 Nov 2025 Thu02 Apr 2026
provisions Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
applications

Non-completion of Due date to issue Year 10 students with a non-completion determination and to record the
4 10 Non-completion course requirements ‒ determination. Not Applicable Thu06 Nov 2025
school to issue Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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 2025 NESA timetable of actions for secondary schools

This timetable of actions outlines the due dates each school must meet for submitting information via Schools Online and completing various NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) related activities. For further support, go to Schools Online > Downloads > Memos and Documents for forms, procedures, videos and PDF instructions/guides including
Adobe Captivate resources.

Last updated: 6 September 2024

Term Year Type Action Details Open Date Due Date

Non-completion of
Due date for Year 10 students to submit appeal to the principal against non-completion
course requirements ‒
4 10 Non-completion determination. Not Applicable Mon10 Nov 2025
student to appeal to
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
school

Non-completion of
Due date to advise Year 10 students of outcome of school review of non-completion
course requirements ‒
4 10 Non-completion determination. Not Applicable Thu13 Nov 2025
school to review
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
appeals

Non-completion of
Via their school, due date for Year 10 students to request NESA review of appeal against non-
course requirements ‒
4 10 Non-completion completion determination. Not Applicable Fri14 Nov 2025
student to request
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
NESA review

Within 5 business
days after the
impacted exam or
Illness/misadventure Due date for schools to submit HSC illness/misadventure applications.
Illness/ within 3 business
4 12 applications due - HSC Due date occurs 1 week after student’s last exam and no later than the final HSC exam. Not Applicable
misadventure days after the last
written exams Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
day of exam,
whichever comes
first.

Appeal Against English

Due date for schools to submit HSC English Studies and Mathematics Standard 1 grade
Studies and 1 week after the
4 12 Appeals appeals to NESA. Not Applicable
Mathematics Standard final HSC exam
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
1 grades

HSC assessment rank Due date for schools to submit HSC assessment rank appeals to NESA. 1 week after the
4 12 Appeals Not Applicable
appeals due Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au final HSC exam

Due date for Year 11 students to lodge appeal with the principal.
4 11 Appeals Appeals against grades Tue18 Nov 2025 Tue25 Nov 2025
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Finalise student records

Student Final opportunity to make corrections or alterations to Year 10 students' course entries.
4 10 - course entries and Not Applicable Thu20 Nov 2025
enrolment Contact: Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au
details

Non-completion of
course requirements ‒ Due date to submit Year 10 documentation for NESA review of appeal.
4 10 Non-completion Not Applicable Thu20 Nov 2025
documentation to be Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
submitted to NESA

Non-completion of Due date to request adjustment to Year 10 student’s record following school review.
4 10 Non-completion school requirements – To request an adjustment email records@nesa.nsw.edu.au Not Applicable Thu20 Nov 2025
adjust student’s record Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Final date to update student details including name, DOB, contact, citizenship and other status
Finalise HSC student
on Schools Online.
4 12 Student details details on Schools Not Applicable Fri21 Nov 2025
Contact for student detail entries in Schools Online:
Online
Student Records | 02 9367 8001 | records@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Submit the outcome for all entered competencies for VET qualifications and finalise Work
Placement hours.
Submit competency
Contacts:
outcomes for VET
4 12 VET - RTO linked students: contact the relevant RTO Not Applicable Fri21 Nov 2025
qualification and Work
- VET curriculum queries: Curriculum | 02 9367 8333 | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
Placement hours
- VET student entries on Schools Online: VET Records | 9367 8001 |
VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Submit the outcome for all entered competencies for VET qualifications.
Contacts:
Submit competency
- RTO linked students: contact the relevant RTO
4 10 VET outcomes for VET Not Applicable Fri21 Nov 2025
- VET curriculum queries: Curriculum | 02 9367 8333 | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
qualification
- VET student entries on Schools Online: VET Records | 9367 8001 |
VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Enter Year 9 students into Schools Online who are undertaking the White Card competency
through a school system RTO. You will not be able to enter students into courses.
Entry for Y9 students
Contacts:
due for White Card/First
4 9 VET - RTO linked students: contact the relevant RTO Not Applicable Fri21 Nov 2025
Aid work experience
- VET curriculum queries: Curriculum | curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au
competency only
- Work Experience competency student entries in Schools Online: VET Records |
9367 8001 | VETrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Due date for Year 10 students to lodge appeal with the principal.
4 10 Appeals Appeals against grades Thu04 Dec 2025 Thu11 Dec 2025
Contact: Student Support | 02 9367 8117 | studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au

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