A band six result is students who have scored more than 90 in their respective subjects.

Fifteen students were also included on the state-wide distinguished achievers' list.

Leading the way was school captain Oscar Moysey who remarkably recorded band six results in each of his six subjects and an ATAR of 98.50.

"I'm just so happy with my results," he said.

He posted scores of more than 90 in English Advanced, English Extension 1, Ancient History, Modern History, History Extension and French. He was also included on the state-wide distinguished achievers' list and the allrounder list.

He has been offered early entry to the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra next year, studying a double degree in International Relations and Arts, majoring in History.

"I'm not really sure where that will take me at this point. The degree combines a lot of my interests and things I'm good at," he said.

"It potentially can lead me down the path of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, perhaps diplomacy, humanitarian or even a history centre as a curator."

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As for the secret to his success, he says it's all about being "consistent".

"Find what works for you and stick with that throughout the rest of the year," he said.

"But also not put too much pressure on yourself, especially if things come up along the way."

For instance, Oscar missed the first two weeks of this year's first term when he travelled to Europe as part of the NSW Premier's Anzac Ambassador program where he undertook a 10-day tour of the Western Front, including visits to Belgium, England, France and Greece.

"I was also involved in a lot of other extracurricular activities," he said.

"I just had a consistent study schedule that allowed me to balance everything out and stay on top of it all."

He paid credit to his teachers, family and friends for their support.

"It has been an incredible team effort," he said.

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"It came down largely to the support I had from all the teachers, friends and, of course, family.

"I tried to put in a lot of hard work and it wouldn't have been possible without the support of all those people.

"At the start of year 11 I set a goal of trying to get an ATAR of 98 - I've achieved that goal which is wonderful."

The results cap a big year for Oscar who also took out second place in the 2019 History Teachers' Association of NSW History Extension Essay Prize, which will be recognised at the 2019 History High Achievers presentation ceremony in March next year.

Two other Nowra High students to taste success were Mikayla Check who scored five band six results and was also on the state-wide distinguished achievers' list, while Alec Landstra claimed two band six results and band fives in his other subjects.

Mikayla achieved five band sixes and an ATAR of 97.90.

She scored band sixes in Advanced English, English Extension 1, Extension English 2, Biology and PE, as well as a high band five in Mathematics.

"I only just missed out on the allrounder list," she said.

"Which was a little disappointing but overall I'm very happy.

"At the start of year 12, my goal was an ATAR of 95. By the end of the year it changed more towards 98 and I almost got there. Although I never thought I would get that close.

"It was bittersweet being so close - just amazing - I owe a lot my teachers and everyone who supported me.

"I hope I've made then all proud.

"It's great so many of my friends did so well. We are just like a big family. I'm so proud of what they have all achieved.

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"They have all done exceptionally well. I have watched everyone achieve their goals which is rewarding because I know how hard they have all worked."

Mikayla has accepted a position at the University of Wollongong to study psychology and hopes to join the army and continue her studies.

"I'm interested in giving back to my community, I'm really passionate about the psychology field and complex trauma and want to make a difference on the issue of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and provide psychological support to our armed forces, solving complex trauma," she said.

Not only is she an outstanding student just last year she also represented Australia in athletics winning a silver medal in the 400 metres hurdles at the Oceania Games in Vanuatu.

She said her sport helped her with the HSC.

"Throughout year 12 I prioritised my studies more than my sport," she said.

"I guess because I'm passionate about learning and about my sport it was easier to balance it. Although I wasn't competing at elite level, it wasn't a chore to go training and it helped as a major stress relief.

"I was able to take some of the skills I learnt from sport - perseverance, time management, discipline and transcend those qualities into academia which helped me to pursue my goals for school."

Principal Glen Kingsley was delighted with the results.

"The kids smashed it," he said. "I'm so proud of them all.

"Thirty-one band sixes is amazing and we also had 15 students on the state-wide distinguished achievers' list - the top of the top for their subjects.

"I'm extremely proud of our school - the students and teachers who have all worked extremely hard for these results."

As well as the overall results he was extremely proud of the school's French results.

"We had 11 students study French for Beginners and secured six band six results and two band fives," he said.

"Incredible for a country school, thinking globally with languages."

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