The latest NAPLAN results for 2025 have been published, providing a detailed snapshot of student performance across Geelong and the Surf Coast. The data allows for a comprehensive ranking of local primary and secondary schools, revealing standout institutions and areas for potential improvement.
Regional Performance Highlights
Analysis of the 2025 data shows a mixed performance across the Geelong and Surf Coast region. While many schools maintained or improved upon their results, the rankings highlight a significant spread in outcomes across different year levels and testing domains. The results are a critical tool for parents, educators, and policymakers to gauge literacy and numeracy standards.
The rankings encompass schools from across the Greater Geelong area and the Surf Coast Shire. They include results for students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9 across the five key testing areas: reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy. This year's data is particularly significant as it reflects the first full set of results under the new, earlier testing schedule implemented in 2024.
Top Performing Schools in the Region
Several schools distinguished themselves with consistently high scores across multiple year levels and test domains. These top performers often demonstrated strong results in both literacy and numeracy, indicating a balanced educational approach. The rankings show that high achievement is present across both the government and non-government school sectors within the region.
It is important to note that the My School website provides deeper context for these results, including student background information and school resources. Experts consistently advise against using NAPLAN data as the sole measure of a school's quality, emphasising the importance of considering a child's individual needs and the school's overall environment and values.
Understanding the National Context
The release of the Geelong and Surf Coast data coincides with the national publication of NAPLAN 2025 results. This allows for a comparison between local schools and the national average. Initial analysis suggests that the region's performance is broadly in line with, and in some areas exceeds, state and national averages.
The transition to online testing for most schools is now complete, which the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) states allows for more tailored testing and faster turnaround of results. Parents seeking the most detailed information are encouraged to review their child's individual student report and consult directly with their school for specific interpretation and support plans if needed.
The publication of these rankings invariably sparks conversation about educational equity, funding, and teaching methodologies. For families in Geelong and the Surf Coast, the data serves as one of many pieces of information to consider during the crucial decision-making process about their children's education.
