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Eliza BarrSenior reporter

Eliza Barr is a senior reporter at the Daily Telegraph with a particular focus on courts. She has previously worked as the chief court reporter and general news reporter for News Corp’s suburban and regional news titles, and launched News Corp’s first ever digital-only local news title in 2018. She won the 2019 News Award for Community Journalism and the 2023 News Award for Breaking News Coverage, and is a panel guest on Sky News Australia and Triple J Hack.

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L to R: Willoughby Girls High Year 9 students Lucy Wang - 15, Izzy Flintofft -15 and Priya Metha -14 watched by Principal Adrienne Scalese. Willoughby Girls is the highest performing mainstream high school in NSW in this year's NAPLAN. Single sex schools enjoy enduring success in NAPLAN results. Picture: John Appleyard

How single-sex schools performed against co-ed

More and more single-sex schools in NSW are becoming co-ed, but who came out on top in NAPLAN this year?

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10/08/2017: Abbotsleigh boarding school in Sydney.Pic by James Croucher

Bang for buck: NSW’s best value private schools

Some cheaper private schools have significantly outperformed NSW’s most elite colleges in this year’s NAPLAN — for just a fraction of the price. See which schools have the best bang for your buck.

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James Ruse Agricultural High School has topped the state in NAPLAN results. Picture: Google

Revealed: 2024 NAPLAN results for NSW high schools

Here’s how every NSW high school performed on their 2024 NAPLAN results. FIND OUT YOUR SCHOOL’S RESULTS HERE.

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Full list: Every NSW primary and high school ranked

We’ve crunched the numbers and ranked every NSW primary and high school based on their 2024 NAPLAN results. SEE WHERE YOUR SCHOOL RANKS.

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The Sydney public school outperforming private, selective rivals

A mainstream primary school that leapt into the top rankings ahead of academically selective schools and elite private institutions is among NSW’s most improved in this year’s NAPLAN.

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NAPLAN results reveal top schools in NSW

The 2024 NAPLAN results have revealed the top primary and secondary schools, with one selective school getting revenge after losing top spot in HSC results last year.

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Daily Telegraph. 29, November, 2024.Angel Albelaty, 10, Hawre Rajabi, 9, Emily Enwaya, 11, and Angelo Yadago, 9, from Fairfield Heights Public School which is among the most improved schools in this year's NAPLAN. Picture: Justin Lloyd.

How this western Sydney school excelled at NAPLAN

A primary school in the heart of Sydney’s multicultural southwest is breaking down barriers to help children reach their full potential – and it has years of success in NAPLAN to show for it.

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Incoming James Ruse Agricultural High School principal Matthew Dopierala. Picture: James Ruse Union

Top performing schools reveal secret to success

Educators at NSW’s most academically successful schools have said one particular focus helped them top NAPLAN – and created more well-rounded students.

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A second man has been charged after 10 vehicles and buildings were damaged in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs last week., About 12.30am on Thursday 21 November 2024, emergency services responded to reports of a vehicle on fire on Wellington Street, Woollahra., , Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the fire; however, the vehicle was destroyed., , This vehicle and a further nine vehicles parked along Wellington Street, Tara Street, Fullerton Street and Ocean Street were also allegedly graffitied., , , Another vehicle allegedly received minor damage as a result of the fire. The total estimated value is believed to be in excess of $70,000., , , Three buildings located on Ocean Street and Fullerton Street were also allegedly graffitied. At this time, the total estimated value of the damage is between $20,000 to $30,000.

Teen arrested over alleged anti-Israel graffiti, car fire

A second man has been charged after two vehicles in Sydney’s east were damaged by fire and others graffitied with vile anti-Semitic slurs.

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Thousands have been left unprotected because of incorrect AVOs. Pictures: Supplied

‘AVO debacle’: Thousands left without police protection

Thousands of domestic and personal violence victims in NSW have been left without lawful protection after a system error changed the expiry dates of AVOs.

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