Only 11 public school students were included on the list, which is for those who gained top band results in 10 or more units.

She has also received an ATAR of 99.35, as well as a $5000 scholarship from the Australian National University. 

At her Year 12 graduation ceremony in September, Ms Stoddard received the University of Wollongong Award for Academic Excellence, a Gold Award and a Bega High School Commitment Award.

She also came first in six subjects at school; Biology, Chemistry, English Advanced, Mathematics Extension 1 and 2, and Physics.

Solid results achieved by HSC students at public schools have been praised by Public Schools NSW relieving executive director Graham Kahabka.

“The HSC results are again demonstrating that our local public schools can equip students to achieve up with the top students in the state,” he said.

“Our local public schools have the care and commitment to nurture and encourage every student to fulfil their personal goals and ambitions by helping them to achieve sound educational outcomes.”

Mr Kahabka was confident that the latest crop of public school HSC graduates was well-equipped for further study, work and life.

“Whether it is by being awarded early entry at university, securing an apprenticeship or traineeship, establishing themselves in employment or feeling assured that the results they received yesterday will enable them to meet their goals, our students finish 13 years of schooling ready to take the next step,” he said.