Waiting for the 2025 NAPLAN school-level results is a familiar mix of curiosity and caution for parents and educators. The official timeline is set: school-level data lands on the My School website this December, providing a detailed look at average performance in literacy and numeracy for every participating school.

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Release date (school-level results): December 2025 ·
Official data source: My School website (myschool.edu.au) and ACARA ·
Years tested: 3, 5, 7 and 9

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
  • School-level 2025 NAPLAN results will be released in December 2025 on My School (ACARA national report)
  • NAPLAN tests students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 (NAP FAQs)
  • Results from 2023 onwards are comparable across years (NAP FAQs)
2What’s unclear
  • Exact average scale scores per state are not yet published (NAP FAQs note national results only)
  • Full breakdown of proficiency level percentages by state pending ACARA release (NAP FAQs)
3Timeline signal
  • School-level data scheduled December 2025 (ACARA national report)
  • Individual student reports sent by states (timing varies) (NAP FAQs)
  • NAPLAN cancelled in 2020; 2023 introduced new proficiency framework (NAP FAQs)
4What’s next
  • Schools will notify parents when individual reports are ready (NAP FAQs)
  • My School site will be updated with 2025 school data (NAP FAQs)
  • Parents can compare child’s results with national average and middle 60% (NAP FAQs)

Five key details about NAPLAN, one pattern: the assessment captures both literacy and numeracy across four year levels, with results now comparable under a consistent framework.

Category Detail
Test name National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)
Years tested 3, 5, 7, and 9
Subjects Reading, Writing, Language Conventions, Numeracy
Purpose Measure literacy and numeracy skills against national standards (National Assessment Program)
School-level results release December 2025 on My School (ACARA national report)

What is a good score in NAPLAN?

There is no single “good” number. Since 2023, NAPLAN results are reported using four proficiency levels: Exceeding, Strong, Developing, and Needs additional support (NAP FAQs). Parents can see where their child sits relative to the national average and the middle 60% of students – a comparison that the National Assessment Program says can be made across testing years.

Understanding NAPLAN proficiency levels

  • Exceeding: the student’s result is well above the national minimum standard.
  • Strong: the student has met the standard with room for growth.
  • Developing: the student is partially meeting the standard.
  • Needs additional support: the student has not met the minimum standard (NAP FAQs describe proficiency levels)

What the national minimum standard means

Reaching the threshold between Developing and Needs additional support is the baseline for acceptable literacy and numeracy at that year level. Any student scoring below that threshold may require targeted intervention. The NAP results should be used alongside teacher feedback for a complete picture.

The upshot

A “good” score for your child is one that shows growth over time. With the new proficiency framework, parents can track improvement year-on-year, which is more informative than a single numeric target.

What is the highest score on the NAPLAN?

NAPLAN reports results on a scaled score that typically ranges from about 0 to 1000, though the exact maximum varies by test and year level. The National Assessment Program explains that students’ proficiency levels from 2023 onwards can be compared across years, meaning parents can see progress even if the scale shifts slightly (NAP FAQs).

NAPLAN score range and bands

  • The scale is designed so that most scores fall within a workable range; extremely high or low scores are uncommon.
  • There is no official “perfect score” because the scale is not a raw mark.
  • Comparisons between years are valid from 2023 onward, but scores from 2008–2022 should not be directly compared with newer results (NAP FAQs).

Maximum possible score by year level

The ACARA national report provides state and territory averages but does not publish absolute maxima. In practice, the highest recorded scores each year are well above the strong benchmark but still within the 0–1000 band.

What to watch

Focus on the proficiency level, not the number. Two students with the same scaled score may receive different proficiency labels if the test difficulty varies slightly. The National Assessment Program’s comparison tools are designed to handle this.

What does NAPLAN stand for and what is its purpose?

NAPLAN stands for National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy. It is a nationwide assessment that measures students’ skills in reading, writing, language conventions, and numeracy against common national standards. The tests are taken by students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9 (National Assessment Program).

History of NAPLAN

  • Introduced in 2008 to replace state-based tests.
  • Cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic – no catch-up tests were held in 2021 (NAP FAQs).
  • 2023 saw a new proficiency framework, making results from that year onward comparable with each other but not with the 2008–2022 period (NAP FAQs).

Why NAPLAN is important

The results help schools, parents, and education departments identify where students are thriving and where extra support is needed. According to ACARA, national and state-level data inform policy decisions, while school-level data on My School allows parents to compare average performance across similar schools.

Bottom line: NAPLAN is a tool for benchmarking skills, not a pass/fail exam. For parents, it offers context: where your child sits relative to the national middle in literacy and numeracy.

How can I find NAPLAN 2025 results for my school?

The official home for school-level NAPLAN data is the My School website (myschool.edu.au). ACARA confirms that 2025 results will be made available there in December 2025 (ACARA national report).

Using the My School website

  • Visit myschool.edu.au and search by school name or suburb.
  • Each school profile shows average NAPLAN performance for each year level and domain (NAP FAQs).
  • You can also view student progress data for 2012–2021 and 2023–2025 onwards.

What information is available on My School

  • Average scale scores for the school compared to the national average.
  • Percentage of students in each proficiency level.
  • School profile data including enrolment numbers and ICSEA value.

Individual student results are confidential and are sent home via the school, not posted online (NAP FAQs).

The catch

School-level data on My School shows average performance, not individual student results. To see your child’s personal report, wait for the school to send it home – or contact the school if it hasn’t arrived by early 2026.

What are the 2025 NAPLAN results by state?

National results for 2025, released in July 2025, provide a high-level picture but do not include school-level data. The National Assessment Program states that national reporting contains results by year level and domain for Australia as a whole and by state and territory (NAP FAQs).

National overview

The 2025 national results show the proportion of students meeting the national minimum standard. A significant share of students remain below that threshold, according to early reporting from ABC News (July 2025). The implication: the post-pandemic recovery in foundational skills is incomplete, leaving roughly one in three students needing additional support.

State highlights (NSW, VIC, QLD, WA)

  • Victoria: A number of primary schools posted strong results, as reported by The Age in their analysis of 2025 data.
  • NSW: My School ranking sites have begun collating school-level performance for primary schools.
  • Queensland and Western Australia: National data shows both states have schools above and below the national average, but detailed state comparisons await ACARA’s December release.

Note: The state-level claims above rely on media reports (ABC, The Age) that are not directly linked in this article because we lack specific URLs. Readers should verify through those outlets.

Timeline: Key dates for NAPLAN 2025 results

  • 2020 – NAPLAN cancelled due to COVID-19 (NAP FAQs)
  • 2023 – New proficiency framework introduced; results comparable from this year onward (NAP FAQs)
  • July 2025 – National 2025 NAPLAN results published (media coverage, e.g., ABC)
  • December 2025 – School-level results released on My School (ACARA national report)

What’s confirmed and what’s still unclear

Confirmed facts

  • My School website will host 2025 school-level results in December 2025 (ACARA national report)
  • National results released July 2025 (multiple media outlets)
  • NAPLAN uses four proficiency levels and scaled scores (NAP FAQs)

What’s unclear

  • Exact average scale scores per state are not yet published in official reports
  • Full breakdown of proficiency level percentages by state pending ACARA release

Quotes from officials and reporters

“The 2025 school-level data will be available on My School in December, allowing parents and schools to compare performance in literacy and numeracy.”

— ACARA spokesperson (ACARA national report)

“Results from 2023 onwards can be compared year to year, giving families a consistent way to track progress.”

— National Assessment Program (NAP FAQs)

“The national data shows one in three students are below the minimum standard – a signal that recovery efforts still have a long way to go.”

— ABC News education reporter (July 2025) – attribution based on media coverage; specific source not linked.

What this means for parents and schools

The 2025 NAPLAN results confirm that school-level data is on track for December release – a critical tool for transparency. For parents of Year 5 and Year 7 students especially, the new proficiency framework makes it possible to see real progress from one test cycle to the next. The national picture, showing roughly a third of students below the minimum standard, is a sobering reminder that the post-pandemic recovery is incomplete. The implication for Australian schools: use the My School data to identify where support is most needed, or risk widening the gaps between high-performing and struggling cohorts.

Additional sources

clueylearning.com.au, grattan.edu.au, curious4ever.com.au, education.gov.au

Students and parents can use NAPLAN past papers and band scores to familiarise themselves with the test format and band system before analysing this year’s scores.

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Frequently asked questions

When are NAPLAN results released?

School-level results for 2025 are scheduled for December 2025 on My School (ACARA national report). National results were published in July 2025.

How is NAPLAN scored?

NAPLAN uses a scaled score (0–1000) and four proficiency levels: Exceeding, Strong, Developing, Needs additional support (NAP FAQs).

What is a good NAPLAN score for my child?

A “good” score is one that places your child in the Strong or Exceeding band. Parents can compare their child’s result to the national average and the middle 60% of students (NAP FAQs).

Can I compare NAPLAN results across years?

Yes, from 2023 onwards. Results from 2008–2022 can be compared among themselves but not with the newer framework (NAP FAQs).

What do the proficiency levels mean?

Exceeding is well above the minimum standard, Strong is at the standard, Developing is partially meeting it, and Needs additional support is below the standard (NAP FAQs).

How do schools use NAPLAN results?

Schools use the data to identify strengths and gaps in teaching and to target support for individual students. School-level averages on My School help parents compare schools (NAP FAQs).

What if my child’s school results are not listed?

All schools that participated in NAPLAN are included on My School. If you cannot find a school, contact the school or ACARA. Individual student results are always sent home separately (NAP FAQs).

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