The National Assessment Program-Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) assesses literacy and numeracy skills that students are already learning at school. On its own, NAPLAN is not a test that can be studied for, and students are not expected to do so. 

NAPLAN is just one aspect of a school’s assessment and reporting process – it does not replace ongoing assessments made by teachers about student performance; however, students and parents may use individual results to discuss progress with teachers. 

NAPLAN has been held in March since 2023, having previously taken place in May. This change was made so school systems would have access to results earlier in the school year. These results can then be used to inform teaching and learning plans for the remainder of the year.   

Why NAPLAN is conducted online 

NAPLAN online provides a better assessment and more precise results. 

One of the main benefits of NAPLAN online is that it uses tailored (or adaptive) testing. This means that students receive questions better suited to their abilities, so they can show what they know and can do. 

Online testing also allows us to provide a wide range of accessibility options to support students with disabilities to access NAPLAN. 

The students will continue with the normal school timetable for the rest of the day, apart from the lessons listed below. 

2025 NAPLAN Schedule       
Date  Test  Year 7  Year 9 
Wed 12 March Day 3  Writing  Period 3/4   Period 1/2 
Thurs 13 March Day 4   Reading  Period 3/4  Period 1/2 
Fri 14 March Day 5  Language Conventions  Period 3/4   Period 1/2 
Mon 17 March Day 6  Numeracy  Period 3/4   Period 1/2 

Please contact Mrs Lyn Saint-John at the College if you have any further queries. 

 

Mrs Lyn Saint-John 

NAPLAN Coordinator