From the Leader of Learning

Celebrating Academic Growth

We are delighted to share an in-depth analysis of our students’ proficiency in the recent NAPLAN assessments for both Year 7 and Year 9. These results provide valuable insights into our students’ academic progress across key learning domains: Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation, and Numeracy. As a non-selective school, we are proud of our students’ strong performance compared to NSW state averages.

Year 7: A Strong Foundation for Secondary Success

Our Year 7 students have demonstrated an exceptional start to their secondary education, consistently outperforming state averages across all domains. 

• Reading: A remarkable 84.7% of our Year 7 cohort are performing at “Strong” (56.5%) or “Exceeding” (28.2%) levels, significantly surpassing the state (67.7%). This indicates strong comprehension and analytical skills.
• Writing: Our Year 7 students show great promise in Writing, with 81.9% achieving “Strong” (56.5%) or “Exceeding” (25.4%) proficiency, compared to the state’s 66.9%. This reflects their developing ability to express ideas clearly and effectively. 
• Spelling: With a combined 86.4% in “Strong” (54.8%) or “Exceeding” (31.6%) categories, our Year 7 students are well ahead of the state’s 76.7%. Their firm grasp of spelling rules is evident.
• Grammar & Punctuation: A robust 78.5% of our Year 7s are “Strong” (53.1%) or “Exceeding” (25.4%), outperforming the state’s 66.2%. This bodes well for their overall written communication.
• Numeracy: Our Year 7 cohort performed strongly in Numeracy, with 80.3% achieving “Strong” (66.7%) or “Exceeding” (13.6%) levels, compared to the state’s average of 72.1%. Their strong mathematical foundation has been established.

Across all Year 7 domains, a significantly smaller percentage of our students require “Needs additional support” or are “Developing” compared to the state, underscoring the strong teaching and learning environment at our College.

Year 9: Building on Strengths and Preparing for Future Pathways

Our Year 9 students continue to demonstrate impressive academic prowess, maintaining strong proficiency levels as they approach their senior years. Their results further reinforce the quality of education provided and their commitment to learning.

• Reading: A remarkable 81.5% of our Year 9 cohort are “Strong” (60.7%) or “Exceeding” (20.8%) in Reading, well above the state’s 67.7%.
• Writing: Our Year 9 students demonstrate exceptional ability in Writing, with an impressive 82.8% achieving “Strong” (51.8%) or “Exceeding” (31.0%) proficiency, significantly higher than the state’s average of 64.5%. The high “Exceeding” percentage is particularly noteworthy. Consequently, our Year 9 students, on average, showed significant growth in writing, exceeding the expected level.
• Spelling: With 85.7% in the “Strong” (66.1%) or “Exceeding” (19.6%) categories, our Year 9 students show strength over the state’s 75.5%.
• Grammar & Punctuation: A combined 72.6% of our Year 9s are “Strong” (57.1%) or “Exceeding” (15.5%), comfortably surpassing the state’s 59.3%.
• Numeracy: Our Year 9 cohort continues to perform well in Numeracy, with 75% achieving “Strong” (64.9%) or “Exceeding” (10.1%) levels, compared to the state’s 69.2%.

Similar to Year 7, our Year 9 students consistently show a lower percentage in the “Needs additional support” and “Developing” categories across all domains compared to the state, reflecting robust learning outcomes and successful interventions.

Our Commitment to Continuous Growth:

These outstanding NAPLAN results for both Year 7 and Year 9 are a testament to our students, as well as the expertise and commitment of our teaching staff. We are incredibly proud of these achievements.

While celebrating these successes, we also utilise this invaluable data to inform our ongoing educational strategies. It enables us to identify areas where we can further enhance our teaching and provide targeted support, so that every student continues to thrive and reach their full potential.

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