OUR STORY
HSC CoWorks began in 1996, when founder Fergus Gardiner opened our very first campus in Bondi Junction. As a long-time HSC classroom teacher and marker, Fergus was deeply passionate about helping students unlock the skills that truly drive success, especially confident essay writing, critical thinking, and a genuine love of learning. His results spoke for themselves, and soon families from all over Sydney sought out his support.
Fergus’ son, Jesse, joined the business in 2008, followed by his wife Sarah in 2015, marking the beginning of the next generation of HSC CoWorks.Â
Since then we’ve expanded to campuses in Mosman, Chatswood, Balgowlah, and our Virtual Campus, where students can access expert support from virtually anywhere. Our program takes a holistic approach to HSC success. We combine subject expertise with powerful coaching in planning, organisation, resilience, exam performance, and most importantly taking ownership of the journey. Our program is built around a powerful belief:
The HSC is just the first mountain — the skills students gain here will help them climb every mountain that follows.
Today, we remain a proudly family-run business with a team of around 100 dedicated HSC experts. Every year, our mission is the same: walk side by side each student as they conquer their own HSC and build the confidence and capability to take on the many mountains ahead.
head office MANAGEMENT team
JESSE
Jesse joined HSC CoWorks in 2008 after 10 years working in Finance to support his Father and the HSC CoWorks Founder, Fergus Gardiner to develop a comprehensive coaching program which could support students in multiple subjects and across all aspects of their HSC preparation such as Goal Setting, Mindset, Planning and Motivation.
Jesse is the Head Performance Coach and Managing Director and works with Students, Coaches and Parents across their journey up Mount HSC©.
SARAH
Sarah (Jesse’s wife) joined HSC CoWorks in 2015 after 10 years working at Citibank and Morgan Stanley.
Sarah brings her passion for supporting young people develop the skills they will need for lifelong success and also her knowledge in Client Experience and Onboarding to support the students and parents of HSC CoWorks.Â
Jesse & Sarah live in Sydney’s Northern Beaches and are parents to 3 small, and very busy children!Â
GRETA
Greta was a student of the HSC CoWorks program and after graduating she went on to Coach over 600 CoWorks student sessions.
Greta is now the Head Office Team Leader and her goal is to make the HSC experience smoother for parents. Greta is passionate about creating a positive experience for families, ensuring they feel informed, reassured, and empowered every step of the way.
Greta studied a Bachelor of Psychology at ANU.
MEET SOME OF OUR TEACHERS
Amy
Teacher Amy has extensive experience teaching Stage 5 & 6 Modern History, History Extension, Standard English, Advanced English & English Extension 1.
Teacher Amy has been involved in writing and implementing programs for Stage 4- 6 English across all academic course selections.
Adrian
Science Teacher Adrian has more than 30 years of experience as a classroom teacher. He supports HSC CoWorks students across Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Science Extension and Earth and Environmental Science. A wealth of knowledge, Adrian continues to coach and inspire students across all facets of their course work, including HSC Depth Studies.
Tim
English Teacher Tim was a classroom teacher for many years before moving to coaching full time at HSC CoWorks in 2013. Over the years, Tim has worked with thousands of HSC students and has had great success in helping them to develop their essay writing skills, think critically around their English texts and improve their exam technique.Â
Britt
English Teacher Britt has worked with HSC CoWorks since 2017 and brings 20 years of experience as a Teacher, Head of Department and HSC Marker.
Britt has marked over 7,000 pieces of work for HSC CoWorks students and supports both Year 11 and 12 students to improve their thinking and make progress towards assessments and exams for both Standard and Advanced English.
Donna
Donna has worked with HSC CoWorks in several different roles over the past 15 years.
Donna is a writer, speaker, teacher trainer & secondary school educator, who has worked for several years as a Student Wellbeing Coordinator.
Donna supports HSC CoWorks students with both one-on-one sessions and essay marking for all levels of English and Studies of Religion.
Greg
HSC coaching TEAM
We have hand selected over 60 high calibre Coaches who have recently completed the HSC (ATAR average of 97.00). Our current cohort of Coaches include duxes, ex school captains, state rankers and all rounders. What they all have in common is a passion for supporting the next generation of HSC student to overcome the challenges of the HSC year and achieve their dream result.
Our Coaches typically work with us for 2-4 years whilst studying at University and undergo weekly training and regular professional development to ensure that they operate with the highest level of professionalism and efficiency.
Our Coaches also act as mentors for students, offering guidance on University courses, pathways and entrance requirements.
HSC MARKING TEAM
Our marking team have experience marking the HSC and provide HSC CoWorks students with feedback and direction in line with the rubric, which will support the student to improve their thinking and strengthen their writing ability.
Students can submit practice work in over 15 different subjects and receive feedback in under 72 hours.
Contact Us
Our friendly and experienced team are ready to take any questions you might have about the HSC process and how our program can support you to conquer your HSC!
0483 980 820 | [email protected]
OUR LOCATIONS
Ground Floor, 398 Sydney Road, Balgowlah
Level 2, 175 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction
Level 1, 6 Spring Street, Chatswood
Level 2, 1-3 Gurrigal Street, Mosman
Virtual Campus | Access our HSC experts from anywhere, anytime!
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