The proficiency standards are reported on a reset NAPLAN measurement scale that makes better use of the online adaptive tests. A new NAPLAN time series was established from 2023.

From 2023, we report student achievement in NAPLAN against 4 levels of proficiency. This replaces the previous numerical NAPLAN bands and national minimum standards.

“It’s also fantastic to see the national participation rates rebound, with Years 3 and 5 hitting their highest rates in over a decade, the Year 7 national participation rate the highest since 2017, and the Year 9 …

The time series page provides a set of NAPLAN results from the base year to the current year and comparisons of the current against previous and base years. NAPLAN results are available with …

The equivalence tables for NAPLAN paper tests below can be used to convert a student’s raw score to its equivalent on the relevant NAPLAN scale (NAPLAN scale score).

NAPLAN was successfully undertaken in schools across the country in March 2024. A record 4.4 million online tests were submitted by almost 1.3 million students in 9,431 campuses and schools across …

Testing for the 2026 NAPLAN assessments has now been completed. Around 4.5 million online tests were taken by about 1.3 million students in over 9,300 campuses and schools across Australia.

ACARA

Around 10 per cent of students across Australia need additional support in literacy and numeracy to meet higher NAPLAN expectations, according to the latest data released today by the Australian …

Oct 29, 2025 · Find important dates and timelines for reporting activities and events organized by ACARA.