Public Schools Excel in 2024 NAPLAN, Rivaling Private Counterparts
Newly released NAPLAN results highlight strong performances by public schools across Australia, challenging the dominance of high-fee private institutions.
- Victorian public schools, including selective institutions like Melbourne High and lesser-known schools such as Viewbank College, matched or exceeded private school performance in key areas of literacy and numeracy.
- The NAPLAN results showcased significant achievements by schools in socioeconomically diverse areas, with some public schools outperforming expectations despite resource challenges.
- Principals emphasized high expectations, tailored teaching approaches, and innovative programs as key drivers of success in both public and independent schools.
- The Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) cautioned against simplistic school rankings, urging parents to consider socio-educational factors when evaluating performance data.
- The 2024 NAPLAN results also underscored ongoing educational disparities, with a third of Indigenous students and many from non-metropolitan areas requiring additional support.
The Sydney Morning Herald 
Australian Broadcasting Corporation 