NAPLAN
The NAPLAN assessments evaluate essential literacy and numeracy skills in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9, providing valuable insights into student learning and growth. Kingswood College’s exceptional results highlight our commitment to fostering both academic excellence and personal development, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to achieve their best.
2024 NAPLAN Results
Kingswood College has been recognised as one of Victoria’s top-performing primary schools in the 2024 NAPLAN results, placing 44th among the state’s top 100 primary schools. This outstanding result positions us in the top 97th percentile of junior schools across Victoria—a remarkable achievement for our College community.
Additionally, our Secondary School performed in the top 12% of schools across the State, further showcasing the strength of our educational programs and the dedication of our staff and students. This dual recognition underscores the excellence of teaching and learning at Kingswood College from primary through to senior levels.
Our NAPLAN results reflect the incredible dedication and perseverance of our students, guided by our outstanding staff and supported by our families. It is a wonderful example of how high expectations and explicit teaching, paired with care and collaboration, can empower students to excel. We couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved together as a community.
Chrissy Gamble
Principal
NAPLAN & Standardised Data
A Valuable Lens
In line with our core values of perseverance and excellence, we see data not as a static measure but as a tool for continuous growth and improvement. The distinction between formative and summative data is essential for educators aiming to drive student progress.
In broad terms, formative data refers to the ongoing assessments used during the learning process to provide immediate feedback and adjust teaching strategies accordingly. This might include classroom observations, quizzes, or student self-assessments—tools designed to foster continuous improvement. Summative data, on the other hand, is typically gathered at the end of a unit of work and provides a cumulative snapshot of student learning. Examples include end-of-year exams, standardised tests, and final unit assessments. Both types of data play a crucial role in shaping teaching and learning practices at Kingswood College.
One valuable source of summative data is standardised testing, with NAPLAN offering an important glimpse into student progress at Years 3, 5, 7, and 9. We believe that NAPLAN data provides a critical lens for viewing both individual student performance and school-wide trends. This data allows us to identify areas of strength as well as opportunities for targeted intervention.
While some may view standardised testing as limiting, we see NAPLAN as part of a holistic approach to assessment. It complements our use of formative data and offers insights that enable us to adjust programs and approaches, ensuring that every child is on track to demonstrate progress and growth.
At Kingswood College we proudly work to fulfil our vision to embolden hearts and inspire minds in a nurturing environment, on land that holds deep cultural significance to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge and honour their Elders, past and present, and extend our respect to all First Nations people. Whenever we gather, and wherever we gather, we extend respect and dignity to the first inhabitants of our country and acknowledge the truth about the country on which our school has stood and now stands.
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