NAPLAN
The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual and nationwide literacy and numeracy assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
NSW public schools staff can access more information on NAPLAN (staff only).
Information about NAPLAN
NAPLAN takes place every year in March and measures students' fundamental literacy and numeracy skills in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
In 2025, NAPLAN will be held 12-24 March.
The Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)External link is responsible for developing and reporting on NAPLAN throughout Australia. Find out more about NAPLAN at ACARA NAPLANExternal link.
The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)External link is the Test Administration Authority (TAA) responsible for NAPLAN in NSW.
Find out more about NAPLAN, including test dates, information for parents or carers and disability adjustments at NESA NAPLAN.External link
Information for NSW public schools
Schools need to prepare for NAPLAN by checking technical requirements and becoming familiar with the functions and tools of the online test.
NSW public school staff can learn more about preparation requirements at NAPLAN (staff only).
Training for schools is provided by NESA. Schools should check the NESA training and preparation activitiesExternal link for staff and student preparation options. Training is encouraged for all school staff involved with the administration of NAPLAN and refresher training for previously trained staff is highly recommended.
Results and reports
Find out how NAPLAN results are measured and reported at NESAExternal link.
Parents and carers should contact their child’s school for enquiries regarding NAPLAN results and reports.
NSW public school staff can find out more about NAPLAN's results and reports in Scout at Reports for NSW schools (staff only).
NAPLAN National results can be found at ACARAExternal link.
NAPLAN contacts
Schools
Parents and carers should contact their child’s school directly with questions about disability adjustments, test administration and NAPLAN reports and results.
General NAPLAN authorities
National
NAPLAN is developed and reported on by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority.External link
Find out more about NAPLAN at ACARA NAPLAN.External link
NSW
The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)External link is the Test Administration Authority (TAA) for NAPLAN in NSW.
Information on NAPLAN in NSW can be found at NESA NAPLANExternal link.
For further resources on literacy and numeracy refer to the department's literacy and numeracy web page.