NAPLAN

Every year the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) assesses the literacy and numeracy skills of students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Learn about the NSW Education Standards Authority's (NESA) role in supporting the national program.

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NAPLAN testing starts on Wednesday 12 March

NESA is closely monitoring the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred on the Northern NSW school community.

Our message to non-operational schools is to prioritise your safety and wellbeing at this time. We will be in touch when your school reopens. 

Provisions are available to schools in a position to begin testing.

If you have any questions or concerns contact our NAPLAN Team:

Call: 1300 119 556 or +61 2 9367 8382

Email: naplan.nsw@nesa.nsw.edu.au 

NAPLAN key dates

NAPLAN will take place from Wednesday 12 March to Monday 24 March 2025. Read about future NAPLAN test window dates and what your school needs to do.

 

Find out more about key dates

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Information and resources

About NAPLAN

Learn about the areas assessed in NAPLAN.

Training and preparation

Find details on online training options and familiarisation activities to help prepare your staff and students for NAPLAN.

Disability adjustments

Learn what disability adjustments are available for NAPLAN, which ones need NESA approval, and when to apply.

Information for parents or carers

Understand how to support your child during the NAPLAN test window.

Results and reports

Find out how NAPLAN results are measured and reported.

NAPLAN and privacy

NESA is the Test Administration Authority for NAPLAN tests in NSW. Learn how NESA collects and uses personal information for NAPLAN testing and reporting.

Home schooling and NAPLAN

Children registered for home schooling in NSW are invited to take part in NAPLAN.

Learn more about NAPLAN and home schooling

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Contact our NAPLAN team

Call: 1300 119 556 or +61 2 9367 8382

Email: naplan.nsw@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Contact hours: 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday

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For more information on how to contact a specific team or make a complaint, visit NESA's contact us page.

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