Primary school
From complex needs to career pathways: WA public schools’ biggest changes in 2024
The man behind the changes in arguably one of the more demanding state government portfolios gives the year in review and answers our rapid-fire questions.
- by Holly Thompson
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You met these kindy twins 13 years ago. Now, they reveal the best (and worst) parts of their schooling
As they await their HSC results on Wednesday, these students reflect on their schooling.
- by Christopher Harris
The public school asking parents to pay $80,000 for an extra teacher
An eastern suburbs public school has asked its parents and citizens’ association to help cover teaching costs next year.
- by Lucy Carroll
Revealed: The state’s top primary and high school performers in NAPLAN 2024
Public schools St Ives North and Oakhill Drive achieved similar overall score results to high-fee private girls schools Kambala and Ravenswood.
- by Lucy Carroll and Nigel Gladstone
Results are in: The public schools beating their private rivals
This year’s NAPLAN results highlight the ability of lesser-known state schools to compete with their better-resourced private rivals. See the list.
- by Noel Towell and Caroline Schelle
200 of the best: Victoria’s NAPLAN-star primary and secondary schools revealed
Principals say high expectations and a drive to succeed from their students helped make their schools among the finest in the state.
- by Bridie Smith and Caroline Schelle
The huge Brisbane state schools outperforming privileged private schools
These state schools are the biggest in Brisbane, and they also outperform some of the most privileged private schools, NAPLAN results reveal.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Maths gap between Australian boys and girls among worst in world
Boys now eclipse girls at both primary and high school in the latest international maths and science tests. See how Australia ranks.
- by Lucy Carroll and Christopher Harris
Search your school’s results using our 2024 NAPLAN interactive guide
Search The Age’s interactive guide for the complete set of NAPLAN results from every Victorian school.
- by Noel Towell, Caroline Schelle and Alex Crowe
How the state’s top-performing schools fared in NAPLAN 2024
Senior students at Victoria’s best state schools outshone their private school peers in this year’s NAPLAN tests.
- by Noel Towell and Alex Crowe
WA’s NAPLAN high achievers for 2024 revealed
The students at high-achieving schools showed above-average literacy and numeracy results when compared with pupils of similar socio-educational backgrounds.
- by Holly Thompson
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