Most improved Coffs Coast NAPLAN schools revealed in past 5 years

The most improved schools across the Coffs Coast have been revealed. SEE THE RESULTS

Glenreagh Public School has been named the most improved primary school on the Coffs Coast based on the results from the past five years of NAPLAN.

The biggest NAPLAN improvers for schools in the Coffs Coast region have been revealed along with the schools which have gone backwards.

Glenreagh Public School, northwest of Coffs Harbour, recorded the biggest improvement for a primary school with the average Year 5 NAPLAN results increasing by 10.05 per cent over the past five years of NAPLAN.

Coffs Harbour Christian Community School at Bonville was the second best with an increase of 7.83 per cent followed by St Augustine’s Primary School at Coffs Harbour with an increase of 7.14 per cent.

Meanwhile, Bellingen High School recorded the biggest improvement for a secondary school with average Year 9 NAPLAN results increasing by 0.82 per cent over the past five years of NAPLAN.

Bishop Druitt College at Coffs Harbour was the second best with a 0.03 per cent increase followed by Orara High School at Coffs Harbour with a change of -0.48 per cent.

At Glenreagh Public, the success story has been anything but pot-luck.

A disciplined science-based approach is paying dividends at Glenreagh Public School.

Relieving principal Jessica Fowler said the school took a data-informed approach and identified areas for improvement.

“It’s a great feeling to be getting good outcomes for the kids,” she said.

Ms Fowler said the school had used an “intensive data-driven approach” in recent years – and empowered teachers to use alternate methods to address areas of need.

Teachers at Glenreagh Public are encouraged to try alternate methods when needed to improve students outcomes.

“It’s about changing teacher practise, where needed, and it’s research-based,” she said.

“After all, the teachers are the most valuable resource in the classroom.”

The nationwide analysis compared the five-year change in NAPLAN results from 2017 and 2021 and revealed the schools which have improved their Year 5 and Year 9 student scores the most.

It was calculated by each school’s combined results for each NAPLAN subject in 2017 and compared to the same results in 2021.

Glenreagh Public School has improved in leaps and bounds in recent years, according to NAPLAN results.

Meanwhile, Dorrigo Public School recorded the lowest improvement for a primary school on the Coffs Coast, with the average Year 5 NAPLAN results returning a result of -8.91 per cent over the past five years of NAPLAN.

Coffs Harbour High School recorded the lowest improvement for a secondary school, returning a result of -3.99 per cent over the past five years.

Coffs Coast top primary school NAPLAN improvers over five years

– Glenreagh Public School: 10.05 per cent

– Coffs Harbour Christian Community School: 7.83 per cent

– St Augustine’s Primary School: 7.14 per cent

– Toormina Public School: 6.38 per cent

– Corindi Public School: 6.37 per cent

Coffs Coast top secondary school NAPLAN improvers over five years

– Bellingen High School: 0.82 per cent

– Bishop Druitt College: 0.03 per cent

– Orara High School: -0.48 per cent

– Dorrigo High School: -1.1 per cent

– Toormina High School: -1.83 per cent