A large number of private school students in the Hunter are being classed as disabled, allowing them to receive special treatment in their HSC exams.
The Daily Telegraph reports nearly a third of Year 12 students at Belmont Christian College and one in five at Newcastle Grammar were given disability provisions last year.
It entitles those who demonstrate pain, anxiety disorder or concentration issues to receive extra time, breaks or someone to help them read or write.
Board of Studies data shows some elite schools are applying for disability assistance at double or triple the rate of public schools.
The NSW Teachers Federation has accused private schools of "gaming" the system to improve student outcomes so they can publish artificial HSC results for marketing purposes.
A spokesman for Education Minister, Adrian Piccoli says the Board of Studies used a stringent process to assess applications for special tratement.
