Sydney University guarantees a place for the dux of every NSW school

By Alexandra Smith
Updated May 11 2015 - 2:14pm, first published April 23 2015 - 8:15pm
Sydney University says it is trying to appeal to students who would not normally knock on its doors. Photo: Fiona Morris
Sydney University says it is trying to appeal to students who would not normally knock on its doors. Photo: Fiona Morris

The dux of every NSW school will be guaranteed a place at Sydney University next year under a new scheme to lure bright students who would not traditionally apply to study at the leading university.