Some of the state’s smartest students are celebrating – and being celebrated – after topping one of this year’s HSC courses.

126 of the state’s highest-achieving students were recognised by the NSW Education Standards Authority in a ceremony for finishing first in their course.

All 75,000 HSC students will officially receive their results from 6am tomorrow, following an early glitch which allowed some to temporarily access to their marks.

NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell told Luke Grant she had personally called some of the top students.

“Many don’t quite believe it, but they’re all extremely humble.”

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