St Philip's Christian College Newcastle was equal first in the region with Merewether High School in terms of the number of students who were named "Top Achievers in Course", meaning they received the highest band and a top rank in the state in a particular subject.
Four students at St Philip's earned the title: Meg Arnold came first in Hospitality, Perry McIntyre came third in Music 1, Matt Rigby came third in Entertainment Industry and Jack Temelkovski came eighth in Legal Studies.
Jack said he was "very shocked" at the achievement, earning 98 in Legal Studies. With a 99.55 ATAR, he is hoping to study Law and Commerce at the University of Sydney.
Matt Rigby said after "putting a bit more effort in" to Entertainment Industry he lifted his mark from 81 in the trial exam to 96. The 18-year-old said he had lined up a full-time load of work in lighting and sound production for stage and live music performances next year.
Meg Arnold and Perry McIntyre, the school's captains, are both currently overseas, however, head of senior school Jamie Fahey said they were "outstanding" students.
Meg's hospitality teacher said Mrs Carlie Boyle said Meg had originally undertaken the subject due to her interest in pastry and cake making.
"Her commitment to her learning combined for her natural affinity for the hospitality industry have complemented one and other well in her course studies," she said.
Mr Fahey said Perry was the leader of the college drum line since Year 8 and had excelled as a member of the school's stage band and orchestra for musicals.
Warners Bay High and Dungog High each had two students earn the accolade.
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