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Sarah Perillo is a reporter at the Herald Sun, based in Melbourne. She has previously covered education and breaking news.

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Mount Alexander College is one of the 50 state superstar schools for Vic in Naplan. Year 9 students (L to R) Amelia, Coen, Jack, Caleb, Estelle and Iman. Picture: Tim Carrafa.

Victoria’s 50 top performing high schools revealed

The 50 best academic high schools in the state can be revealed based on an analysis of average year nine NAPLAN results. SEE THE FULL LIST

Education

n20pp321 Fintona Girls� School students won second place in the Tournament of Minds competition. (L-R) Anna, Lisa Broben (teacher), Julia, Sabina, Suzannah, Julia, Georgina, Katrina Morgan (teacher) and Eloise.

Cheapest private schools topping the NAPLAN rankings

Schools with fees of up to $33,000 a year are leading NAPLAN results – but several low-free private options are also on top in the rankings.

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MELBOURNE, FEBRUARY 21, 2023: Students at Woodlands Primary School are happy with their Naplan results. Clockwise from far left, Stella, 9, Hanna, 10, Locky, 10, Finn, 10, Liam, 10, Evie, 10. Picture: Mark Stewart

Revealed: Top schools in Bendigo

One school near Bendigo has placed in the top 10 for regional schools in the latest NAPLAN results. Find out which one and check your school in our searchable database.

Mildura

NAPLAN: The testing is a national requirement for grades three, five, seven, and nine.

Revealed: Mildura’s best NAPLAN results

An independent review of the recently released NAPLAN results has revealed the top performing schools in Mildura. See who topped the list.

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FULL LIST: Riverina’s top performing NAPLAN schools

The Riverina schools which performed best in the 2022 NAPLAN tests have been revealed. Find out which school topped the list.

Education

A general view of Carey Baptist Grammar in Kew, Melbourne, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Carey Baptist Grammar has been shut down after an adult member of the school community developed symptoms consistent with COVID-19. (AAP Image/David Crosling) NO ARCHIVING

Billion-dollar class divide between rich and poor schools

Victoria’s wealthiest schools are splashing out on indoor aquatic centres and high-tech classrooms while public schools are waiting for basic upgrades. See how your school fares.

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Rear view of excited students running towards entrance. Girls are carrying backpacks while leaving from school. Happy friends are wearing school uniforms. Source: iStock

Victorian schools at record low attendance

Secondary schools have recorded a massive drop-off in students attending class compared to pre-Covid. Check your school’s attendance rate.

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Sacred Heart Girls College students in Oakleigh celebrate their NAPLAN results. Sophie Fregon , Sara Amendola , Tayissa Vlahos , Danelle Perera and Dominique Calubaquib. Picture: Ian Currie

See the best performing NAPLAN schools near you

See how every Victorian primary and secondary school ranks for NAPLAN scores in our searchable database and compare schools in your area.

Bass Coast News

Canberra High School generic photos. Canberra High School Principal Samara Chisholm says parents should look beyond NAPLAN when judging success

Revealed: Bass Coast’s NAPLAN results

An independent review of grade five and year nine NAPLAN results has revealed the top performing schools in Bass Coast.

Education

Are these school dress codes too strict?

Are some of Melbourne’s elite and religious private schools going too far in forbidding girls’ make-up, obvious hair colour, heavy fake tan and nose piercings?

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