James Ruse Agricultural High School is a selective high school in
Carlingford, Sydney, known primarily for their prowess in the Higher Schools Certificate. Their name is commonly contracted to 'Ruse'.
Having come first in the state for the HSC every year since 1995, over 60% of students achieve and
UAI/
ATAR of over 99.00, and in excess of 90% over 98.00. As a result, many myths have formed regarding James Ruse, their study habits and neurological functioning.
Despite these myths, students at James Ruse are perfectly normal, and achieve highly in various activities. James Ruse has frequently been the overall Hills Zone champion in the
SSA sporting carnivals, as well as performed admirably in leadership, drama, music, and various International Olympiads. A ridiculous amount of school pride stems from these events.
About 99% of students at James Ruse are from a non-English speaking background, predominantly Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Indian and Sri Lankan.
James Ruse is on very good terms with
NSG,
NSB,
SGS,
PLC, SB, SG, Girra,
Hornsby,
Normo, Cherry Tech, Carlo High,
Cumbo, Muirfield, Model Farms, and many more. Most famously, with
Baulko. Love you guys :)