Introduction
The National Assessment Program ??? Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual test conducted in Australia for students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The test assesses the literacy and numeracy skills of the students and provides an insight into the performance of the schools. In this article, we will provide a detailed analysis of the NAPLAN results 2017 by school.
Top Performing Schools
According to the NAPLAN results 2017, the top performing schools in Australia were:
- The King's School, Sydney
- Scotch College, Melbourne
- Geelong Grammar School, Victoria
- St Peter's College, Adelaide
- Haileybury, Melbourne
Bottom Performing Schools
On the other hand, the bottom performing schools in Australia were:
- Mount Druitt Public School, NSW
- Merrylands East Public School, NSW
- Hampton Park Primary School, Victoria
- Braybrook College, Victoria
- Logan Central State School, Queensland
Trends
The NAPLAN results 2017 showed some interesting trends in the performance of the schools. One of the noticeable trends was the gender gap in the results. Girls outperformed boys in the reading and writing tests, while boys outperformed girls in the numeracy test.
Another trend observed was the difference in the results between public and private schools. Private schools generally performed better than public schools in all the tests.
State-Wise Analysis
The NAPLAN results 2017 also provided an insight into the performance of the schools in each state. Here is a state-wise analysis:
New South Wales (NSW)
The top performing schools in NSW were:
- The King's School, Sydney
- Abbotsleigh, Wahroonga
- Ascham School, Edgecliff
The bottom performing schools in NSW were:
- Mount Druitt Public School
- Merrylands East Public School
- Bidwill Public School
Victoria
The top performing schools in Victoria were:
- Scotch College, Melbourne
- Geelong Grammar School
- Haileybury, Melbourne
The bottom performing schools in Victoria were:
- Hampton Park Primary School
- Braybrook College
- Wonthaggi Secondary College
Queensland
The top performing schools in Queensland were:
- Brisbane Grammar School
- Brisbane Girls Grammar School
- St Margaret's Anglican Girls School, Ascot
The bottom performing schools in Queensland were:
- Logan Central State School
- Woodridge State School
- Yarrabilba State School
South Australia
The top performing schools in South Australia were:
- St Peter's College, Adelaide
- Prince Alfred College, Kent Town
- Pembroke School, Kensington Park
The bottom performing schools in South Australia were:
- Riverland Special School, Berri
- Murray Bridge High School
- Elizabeth Grove Primary School
Western Australia
The top performing schools in Western Australia were:
- Christ Church Grammar School, Claremont
- St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls, Mosman Park
- Methodist Ladies' College, Claremont
The bottom performing schools in Western Australia were:
- Bellbird Primary School, Alexander Heights
- Balga Senior High School
- John Curtin College of the Arts, Fremantle
Conclusion
The NAPLAN results 2017 provided a comprehensive analysis of the performance of the schools in Australia. While some schools performed exceptionally well, others need to improve. It is important to use these results as a tool to identify areas of improvement and work towards achieving better outcomes for the students.
