Two Knox students have topped the state in three HSC subjects – Hugh McKenzie Latimer and Jacob Johnstone received First in Course for Economics, and First in Course for English Extension 1 and Legal Studies respectively.
Nearly 130 students from around New South Wales gathered on Wednesday 13 December at Western Sydney University after receiving the exciting news, receiving a certificate from Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car.
Headmaster Scott James said: "We are incredibly proud of Jacob and Hugh for these distinguished accomplishments. Throughout their time at Knox, both students have demonstrated the utmost dedication in all endeavours, and this acknowledgement exemplifies their excellence in the academic arena.
"I also wish to acknowledge Jacob and Hugh’s teachers for their exceptional dedication and expertise, and the pivotal role they played in shaping these students’ academic journeys and contributing to their success.
"This achievement is a testament to the quality of teaching that defines Knox.”
Jacob was interviewed by the Sydney Morning Herald at the award ceremony – click here to see more.
Congratulations to Hugh and Jacob.
15 October 2026
On Thursday 15 October, we welcomed parents, students and staff to the Great Hall for our Respectful Relationships Education community event, 'Growing Up in the Age of Algorithms'. The evening reflected the School’s commitment to partnering with families on some of the most significant issues facing young people today, creating space for informed discussion, shared learning and meaningful engagement around the challenges and opportunities of life in an increasingly connected digital world.
15 October 2026
Participants of the Knox Leader Development Program recently gathered in the Bryden Room to present their leadership projects and reflect on their development as leaders. It was an inspiring occasion, with staff sharing their vision and purpose, achievements and future goals, leadership journey, and key learnings gained through the process.
08 October 2026
Year 12 student Nathan represented Australia for the third time in the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), travelling to Uzbekistan in Term 3 to compete with hundreds of students from dozens of countries across the globe.
