HSC Resources
Bathurst Library holds copies of HSC textbooks, study notes and past exam books to use in the library and to borrow.
Library staff are also trained to help you find additional resources to supplement your studies. Below are some links to other resources you may find useful.
Gale - Online Databases
Gale are running short, targeted webinars for HSC students. The webinars are an introduction to the Gale suite of research databases and demonstrate how these resources can support student studies and assessment tasks.
The sessions will focus on practical research skills, including how to search effectively, identify reliable and relevant sources, access full-text articles and reference materials, and use Gale databases to support assignments and exam preparation.
Please register via the links listed in the webinars below to attend any of these sessions.
Webinar - Gale Literature & Drama
Tuesday, 22 September 2026 - 9.30 - 10am
Exploring Gale Literature & Drama resources for 2026 HSC Students
Click here to register via Zoom
Webinar - Gale Hospitality
Thursday, 1 October 2026 - 9.30 - 10am
Exploring Gale Hospitality resources for 2026 HSC Students
Click here to register via Zoom
NSW Education Standards Authority
The NSW Education Standards Board offers useful information including HSC timetables, guides for students and teachers.
It also contains information regarding minimum standards for students sitting the HSC.
State Library of NSW
The State Library of NSW provides key information for both HSC students and teachers.
Whether you're just starting out or looking for in-depth resources for your HSC year, there's something here for you.
You'll find information and featured content for each of your subjects; online help; resources you can use at home, and research guides that bring together resources relevant to particular subjects.
For teachers, there are learning activities, resources and workshops for your HSC program.
Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University offers a HSC Library Resource Guide for Senior Secondary Students.
This guide offers resources, information and advice to help you during preparation for the HSC.
It includes:
- links to past exams and study guides
- free online resources for each year 12 subject or stream
- free multidisciplinary resources.