2024 NAPLAN Results Show Stability and Gaps

The 2024 NAPLAN National Report indicates stable literacy and numeracy results for Australian students, with over 1.3 million participants across various year levels. New proficiency standards implemented in 2023 complicate trend analysis, yet results remain largely unchanged from previous years, according to ACARA CEO Stephen Gniel. While New South Wales reported promising outcomes, such as 81% of Year 3 students achieving strong writing results, significant demographic gaps persist, particularly affecting Indigenous students and those in rural areas. For instance, one-in-three First Nations children required additional support, compared to one-in-ten non-Indigenous students. The report emphasizes the need for continued efforts to address these educational disparities and improve outcomes across the board. The NSW Government is actively working to enhance the public education system, notably by reducing teacher vacancies and improving job security for educators.