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Help your child feel confident and prepared for NAPLAN. Our expert resources cover all four test domains for Years 3, 5, 7, and 9 — with free practice tests, study strategies, and guided preparation plans designed by experienced educators.
NAPLAN stands for the National Assessment Program — Literacy and Numeracy. It is Australia's standardised assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9, conducted annually in March. NAPLAN measures how students are progressing in reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar, and punctuation), and numeracy against national benchmarks.
NAPLAN assesses four core domains. Understanding what each section tests helps your child focus their preparation and build confidence in every area.
Assesses comprehension of literary and informational texts. Students interpret, analyse, and evaluate written passages of varying complexity.
Students produce a written response to a prompt. Assessed on audience awareness, text structure, ideas, persuasive techniques, grammar, and spelling.
Tests spelling, grammar, and punctuation knowledge. Includes identifying errors and applying correct language rules in context.
Covers number and algebra, measurement and geometry, and statistics and probability. Questions are a mix of calculator-allowed and non-calculator items.
Mark these important dates to ensure your child is prepared and ready.
March 2026
Schools schedule NAPLAN sessions within the national test window set by ACARA. Your child's school will confirm specific dates.
Mid-Year 2026
Individual student reports are sent to parents via schools, typically by the end of Term 2 or early Term 3.
In-depth guides, practice strategies, and expert advice to support your child's NAPLAN preparation journey.
Complete parent guide covering test dates, online adaptive format, four domains tested, and proficiency levels explained.
Read guideFind free NAPLAN practice tests and official online resources. Domain-by-domain tips for Reading, Writing, Numeracy and more.
Read guideUnderstand the key differences between NAPLAN and the NSW Selective School Placement Test in format, purpose, and preparation.
Read guideHow Queensland uses NAPLAN results as part of the selective school placement process and what scores matter.
Read guideA state-by-state breakdown of whether NAPLAN results influence selective school admissions across Australia.
Read guideNAPLAN 2026 is held during March 2026. The exact test window is set by ACARA (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority). Schools schedule their sessions within this window for Years 3, 5, 7, and 9.
Yes, NAPLAN is compulsory for all students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9 attending Australian schools. Parents may apply for an exemption or withdrawal through their school in special circumstances, but participation is expected for the vast majority of students.
NAPLAN is sat by students in Year 3, Year 5, Year 7, and Year 9. These year levels are tested to track literacy and numeracy development at key stages of schooling across Australia.
NAPLAN results are reported against proficiency levels for each domain. Students receive a scaled score and are placed into one of four proficiency levels: Exceeding, Strong, Developing, or Needs Additional Support. Results allow comparison across year levels and over time.
Yes, students can benefit from preparation. While NAPLAN assesses skills developed over time, targeted practice with reading comprehension, writing, language conventions, and numeracy questions helps students become familiar with the test format and manage their time effectively.
In some states, NAPLAN results are considered alongside selective school test scores. For example, in Queensland, NAPLAN results contribute to selective school placement decisions. In NSW, selective school entry is determined by a separate placement test, not NAPLAN.
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