About CSSA
The CSSA is a subdivision of CSNSW.
It has a long history of producing Trial Higher School Certificate Examinations for schools in NSW and internationally.
Formerly an arm of the Catholic Secondary Schools Association, the governance and operations of the CSSA transitioned into CSNSW in 2020.
- The CSSA produces quality Trial HSC Examinations as assessment tasks for 47 HSC courses.
- Over 580 schools across the three education sectors are registered with the CSSA. This includes Catholic, government, independent and international schools.
- The CSSA Trial HSC Examinations provide Year 12 students with a valuable formal assessment experience and practice for the NSW HSC later in the school year.
- Highly qualified HSC teachers, university lecturers and educational consultants create The CSSA Trial HSC Examinations.
CSSA Trial HSC Examinations
By the numbers:
- Established in 1967, the CSSA has provided premium Trial HSC Examinations for decades
- The CSSA has registered over 580 schools in NSW, ACT and internationally
- Over 200,000 Trial HSC Examinations are sold each year
- There are 52 CSSA Trial HSC Examinations and 47 HSC Courses.
HSC courses
HSC courses cover 8 NESA Key Learning Areas:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Creative Arts
- HSIE
- PDHPE
- Technological and Applied Studies
- VET.
Exams available to order
Schools can order the CSSA Trial HSC Examinations.
To see the exams available, view this list.
Disability provision exams
Schools must place orders for Disability Provisions directly with the CSSA by the end of Week 10, Term 1.