HSC 2023 examination

Female students have been consistently outperforming their male counterparts at secondary and higher secondary levels. PHOTO: PRABIR DAS

Girls are doing great in HSC, but what about the boys?

Putting aside the fanfare, the fact that boys are lagging behind girls in most school exams needs to be scrutinised carefully.

December 1, 2023
December 1, 2023
Female students have been consistently outperforming their male counterparts at secondary and higher secondary levels. PHOTO: PRABIR DAS

Girls are doing great in HSC, but what about the boys?

Putting aside the fanfare, the fact that boys are lagging behind girls in most school exams needs to be scrutinised carefully.