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A comparison of public v private schools among Australia's top performers in NAPLAN reveals some fascinating insights.

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Public v private: The NAPLAN battle has a surprising winner

You might assume that high-fee private colleges top the table in year 9 NAPLAN results – but you’d be wrong. Find out why and explore how the nation’s best schools performed.

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L to R, Harris Savva 14yrs, Ethan Richards 15yrs, Zach Callie 15yrs, William Kennedy 14yrs, are from from Churchie, Naplan results, East Brisbane - Wednesday 3rd December 2025 - Photo Steve Pohlner

Revealed: Shock gender split in NAPLAN results

When it comes to boys and girls results in NAPLAN there is a big difference. SEE THE RESULTS

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Elite Brisbane schools in shocking NAPLAN stumble

Elite Brisbane schools in shocking NAPLAN stumble

Brisbane’s 2025 NAPLAN results reveal big shifts as one gender out-performs, and some schools exceed expectations. SEE THE RESULTS

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Single-sex v co-ed? Who’s top of the NAPLAN class

Single-sex schools punched above their weight in NAPLAN performance, but experts warn against “like with like” comparisons. See the comparison and analysis.

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Do you need to spend big for best NAPLAN results in Geelong?

New analysis of the 2025 NAPLAN results has confirmed that Geelong parents do not need to spend copious amounts to secure a top-performing education, with several affordable private schools across the region outperforming high-fee rivals.

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MELBOURNE, DECEMBER 4, 2025: NAPLAN - St Josephs Primary School, Springvale. L to R Angela, 10, Amy, 11, Aston, 9, Jonathan, 9, Principal Michelle Verna, Margot, 9. Picture: Mark Stewart

Why these private schools are losing their academic edge

Expensive private schools charging $35,000 a year are losing their academic edge, as government schools deliver results rivalling some of the best schools for a fraction of the tuition fee. See if your school made the cut.

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Independent schools pull ahead in City of Moreton Bay NAPLAN results

Out of 100 schools assessed in the City of Moreton Bay in 2025 NAPLAN tests, independent combined colleges consistently topped both Year 5 and Year 9 rankings.

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Qld state schools strike back in 2025 NAPLAN battle

State schools have defied expectations by outperforming many private schools in this year’s NAPLAN results, sparking fresh debate about educational excellence.

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Principal Jodie Bennett with students Billie Ivic year 5, Stephanie Guy year 3 and Obed Anil year 5. Southern Christian College at Kingston in relation to NAPLAN results. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

NAPLAN: The full list of Tasmania’s top schools revealed

Tasmania’s top performing schools have been revealed — and there’s a few surprises among new NAPLAN results. Search our graphic to see how your child’s school stacks up.

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Private schools dominate Logan’s top 2025 NAPLAN performances

Private schools dominate Logan’s top 2025 NAPLAN performances

Private schools have dominated the list of best-performing NAPLAN schools in Logan in 2025. SEARCH YOUR SCHOOL

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Redland elite colleges’ NAPLAN shocker | Best, worst in 2025

Redland City’s secondary schools have recorded some of their most significant shifts in academic performance with the 2025 NAPLAN data showing declines across several private colleges.

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Year 12 students Madeleine Skarott, Sabrina Yong Gee, Ava Spencer, Chloe Teo and Olivia King at Brisbane Girls Grammar School. Picture: Tara Croser.

How a school with 200 students smashed NAPLAN

The best performing NAPLAN schools in Brisbane’s north have been revealed, with a small school with just 200 students punching above their weight.

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Mac.Robertson Girls' High School captain Naomi Yang (right) and vice school captain Varada Lele (left) spoke with the Herald Sun as part of the Education Pillar's Meet Australia's Future Leaders story. Picture: Supplied

NAPLAN super list – search every school’s results

Exclusive analysis reveals the nation’s best secondary school NAPLAN performers as one state claims more than half of the places in the top 100.

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Penrith Selective High School HSC students from left William Gao, 17, Keshna Jeyandrabalan, 17, and Lachlan Reeves, 17. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Top performing Penrith schools in 2025 NAPLAN

The 2025 NAPLAN results are in, and we can reveal the top 10 primary and high schools in Penrith. FIND OUT YOUR SCHOOL’S RESULTS HERE.

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