Once you have covered all of the content of HSC Chemistry in class and at home, one of the most effective ways to study is to sit past papers. Try to do entire HSC Chemistry past papers or trial papers in one sitting, allowing yourself the same amount of time that you will receive in the actual examination.
Actual HSC Chemistry Past Papers
Please note that from 2010 onwards, there are 5 more multiple choice questions than in previous years (20 instead of 15), and there are 5 less marks in the core extended response section (55 instead of 60). See the sample examination cover. Also note that the new HSC began in 2001, and papers from 1995-2000 are therefore not indicative of expected examination content.
| Year | Paper | Marking Notes | Standards Package |
| 2015 | Available | Available | Sample Answers and Marking Guidelines |
| 2014 | Available | Available | Sample Answers and Marking Guidelines |
| 2013 | Available | Available | Sample Answers and Marking Guidelines |
| 2012 | Available | Available | Sample Answers Marking Guidelines |
| 2011 | Available | Available | Sample Answers Marking Guidelines |
| 2010 | Available | Available | Sample Answers Marking Guidelines |
| 2009 | Available | Available | Sample Answers Marking Guidelines |
| 2008 | Available | Available | Not available |
| 2007 | Available | Available | Not available |
| 2006 | Available | Available | Not available |
| 2005 | Available | Available | Not available |
| 2004 | Available | Available | Not available |
| 2003 | Available | Available | Not available |
| 2002 | Available | Available | Available |
| 2001 | Available | Available | Available |
| 2000 | Available | Available | Not available |
| 1999 | Available | Available | Not available |
| 1998 | Available | Available | Not available |
| 1997 | Available | Available | Not available |
| 1996 | Available | Available | Not available |
| 1995 | Available | Available | Not available |
Official Examination Data Sheet
Trial HSC Examination Papers
| Year | School/Organisation | Paper | Solutions | Host |
| 2008 | CSSA | Available | Available | Bored of Studies |
| 2006 | CSSA | Available | Included with paper | Bored of Studies |
| 2004 | CCSA | Not Available | Not Available | Bored of Studies |
| 2003 | CCSA | Available | Not Available | Bored of Studies |
| 2002 | CCSA | Available | Available | Bored of Studies |
| 2001 | CCSA | Not available | Not available | Google Sites |
| 2002 | Catholic Schools | Industrial Chemistry Option Available | Not available | Bored of Studies |
| 2001 | Independent Schools | Available | Included with paper | Bored of Studies |
Other Examination Questions/Quizzes (by Module)
| Year | Module | Solutions | Source (Host) |
| N/A | Production of Materials | Included with questions | Northmead High School |
| N/A | The Acidic Environment | Included with questions | Northmead High School |
| N/A | Chemical Monitoring and Management | Included with questions | Northmead High School |
| N/A | Production of Materials | Not available | Blakehurst High School (Bored of Studies) |
| 2002 | Production of Materials | Not available | James Ruse Ag. HS (Bored of Studies) |
| 2005 | Chemical Monitoring and Management | Not available | Fort Street High / Dreamerish (Bored of Studies) |
| 2005 | Production of Materials primarily (mid-year) | Not Available | St John Bosco College (Bored of Studies) |