NAPLAN 2024 Results Reveal the Top Schools in Australia

It's that time of the year again—the highly-anticipated school level 2024 NAPLAN results have landed showcasing academic excellence across Australia.

Let's be honest, even though NAPLAN is a hotly contested topic amongst many parents, we can't help but get a little curious every time the yearly school level test results come in that highlight not only the usual top performers but also shifts in rankings that reflect changing academic landscapes.

So, if you're equally curious about which schools topped the 2024 NAPLAN results—keep reading.  

NAPLAN 2024 Results Reveal the Top Schools in Australia

The My School website has provided a detailed breakdown of the top-performing schools off the back of this year's NAPLAN results, offering a glimpse into the nation's best educational hubs for Year 5 and Year 9 students.

By averaging the scores across all five NAPLAN test subjects (writing, spelling, grammar, reading, and numeracy skills), close to 10,000 schools have been ranked and it's clear that some institutions continue to shine.

Here's a state-by-state look at this year's top achievers.

NSW NAPLAN Results 2024

NSW schools have maintained their dominance, with James Ruse Agricultural High School securing the top spot for Year 9 students once again, thanks to stellar numeracy results. Hot on their heels, North Sydney Girls High School made a notable impression, achieving second place with a robust reading score contributing to their 722.6 average.

In the primary school rankings, Sydney Grammar School's Edgecliff campus continued its streak at the top, with unmatched performance in numeracy.

A surprise shakeup came from the Conservatorium High School, leaping from 15th to 5th place in 2024—a testament to its academic growth alongside its musical focus.

NSW's Top Primary Schools

Sydney Grammar School

Abbotsleigh

Woollahra Public School

Matthew Pearce Public School

Beecroft Public School

NSW's Top Secondary Schools

James Ruse Agricultural High School

North Sydney Girls High School

Baulkham Hills High School

Sydney Girls High School

Conservatorium High School

Victoria NAPLAN Results 2024

Victorian schools experienced a mixed year. While some elite institutions sustained their prestige, others faced declines.

Presbyterian Ladies' College, last year's top school, slipped slightly from 671.2 to 667 in Year 9 results. Meanwhile, Genazzano FCJ College and St Kevin's College recorded more significant drops of 19.6 and 12.4 points, respectively.

Despite these challenges, Victoria remains a stronghold of academic achievement, with both state and private schools showcasing pockets of brilliance.

Victoria's Top Primary Schools

Haileybury College

Presbyterian Ladies' College

Lighthouse Christian College Cranbourne

Camberwell Grammar School

Ballarat Clarendon College

Victoria's Top Secondary Schools

Melbourne High School

MacRobertson Girls High School

Nossal High School

Suzanne Cory High School

Ballarat Clarendon College

Queensland NAPLAN Results 2024

Queensland's independent schools continued their impressive streak, representing 70 per cent of the top 50 primary and secondary schools.

Leading the way in the primary rankings was Sunnybank State School, climbing from second place last year to claim the top spot. Ipswich Grammar School and Citipointe Christian College followed closely behind.

For secondary schools, the Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Technology was unmatched, holding its title as the top high school for a second year in a row. Brisbane's twin powerhouses, Brisbane Girls Grammar School and Brisbane Grammar School, rounded out the top three.

Qld's Top Primary Schools

Sunnybank Hills State School

Ipswich Grammar School

Citipointe Christian College

Brisbane Grammar School

Ormiston College

Qld's Top Secondary Schools

Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology

Brisbane Girls Grammar School

Brisbane Grammar School

Somerville House

Ormiston College

Other State's Results

South Australia's Top Primary Schools

Dara School

St Andrew’s School

St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School

Linden Park Primary School

Wilderness School

South Australia's Top Secondary Schools

Southern Montessori School

Glenunga International High School

Seymour College

Walford Anglican School for Girls

Wilderness School

Northern Territory's Top Primary Schools

Haileybury Rendall School

The Essington School

Durack Primary School

Larrakeyah Primary School

Alice Springs School Of The Air

Northern Territory's Top Secondary Schools

The Essington School

Darwin Middle School

Haileybury Rendall School

St Philip's College

Nightcliff Middle School

Tasmania's Top Primary Schools

Fahan School

Princes Street Primary School

Mount Stuart Primary School

The Friends' School

Channel Christian School

Tasmania's Top Secondar Schools

OneSchool Global Tas

Fahan School

The Friends' School

Tarremah Steiner School

Calvin Christian School

How to Check Your School's Ranking

For a deeper dive into the results, head over to the My School website and see how your local schools fared.

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