Cardiff High School among most improved for reading in NSW since 2023
Five Hunter Region schools were among 80 NSW public schools praised. They improved NAPLAN results since 2023.
Several Hunter Region schools were among 80 NSW public schools congratulated for improving NAPLAN results since 2023. Cardiff High, Dungog High, Maitland Public, Medowie Public and Merewether High were the local winners.
The Department of Education said 23 schools improved numeracy. 18 schools lifted reading.
36 schools improved both. Principal Josh Gane said the gains came from clear teaching and professional development workshops.
Extra support officers and a strong library focus also helped. Year 9 students now sit above state average in spelling, grammar, punctuation, reading and writing.
The school keeps a focus on individual student relationships and teaching practices.
- 5 Hunter Region schools
- Schools among 80 NSW improvers
- 18 schools lifted reading results
- Reading improvements
- Year 9 above state average in five domains
- State average gain
Why it mattersThe results show proven teaching methods can lift student achievement.
AustraliaNSW school performance is improving, with Hunter Region schools leading the way in reading literacy gains.
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