Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) celebrates its 2025 NAPLAN results, with students performing significantly above State and national averages.
Danielle Cronin, Executive Director of Sydney Catholic Schools said the gains reflect the commitment to improving teaching quality through ongoing professional learning, systematic assessment practices, and targeted intervention strategies.
“Sydney Catholic Schools’ approach is underpinned by high impact teaching practices, including explicit instruction, modelling, guided practice, and continuous formative assessment,” Ms Cronin said.
“Our schools are continuing to foster academic excellence by ensuring that every student’s needs are known and teachers are equipped to use a range of evidence-based practices to ensure that every learner is succeeding, regardless of their background.”
While national NAPLAN results show varied outcomes, the Sydney Catholic Schools network stands out for its targeted approach to supporting students, particularly in low socio-economic communities.
At St Therese Catholic Primary School Miller where 83% of students come from a language background other than English, Year 5 students demonstrated growth across all five NAPLAN domains, with standout improvements in spelling (+18.64%) and numeracy (+17.5%).
In addition, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Villawood and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School in Prestons achieved a strong proficiency growth across the board.
“These results show how purposeful teaching and collaboration can drive meaningful progress,” Ms Cronin said.
“By focusing on the individual needs of every learner and equipping teachers with the resources they need, we are building strong foundations for future student achievement.”
Ms Cronin congratulated all 147 SCS schools for their success, praising the strategic efforts across the system that continue to improve student outcomes.
“Sydney Catholic Schools continue to invest in proven teaching strategies to ensure every student can thrive.”
