Eagle Junction State School has secured its place among Queensland’s top-performing schools in the 2024 NAPLAN results. The school has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, placing amongst elite private schools with much higher fees.
The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests were administered to students across Australia earlier this year. Clayfield College students in Year 5 achieved impressive results, with an average score of 552.6 across all five test areas: reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and numeracy. This places them amongst the top schools in the state, including Brisbane Grammar School, St Margaret’s Anglican School, and St Peters Lutheran College.
Educational Landscape
Eagle Junction State School (EJSS) has built a strong reputation for its commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and holistic student development. From 2013 to 2020, EJSS consistently ranked in the top 3% of Queensland primary schools based on academic performance.
The school fosters a culture of “visible learning,” where students are actively involved in their education and understand their learning progress.
Furthermore, EJSS boasts strong community support, excellent facilities, and a focus on developing essential life skills through extracurricular activities and its “Eagle Junction Learning Powers” program.
Queensland Schools Shine in National Rankings
Across Australia, many schools celebrated strong NAPLAN results. In Tasmania, Fahan School topped the rankings for both primary and secondary schools. At the same time, in the Northern Territory, Haileybury Rendall School and The Essington School were the top performers for primary and secondary schools, respectively.
Queensland’s top school was the Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology. However, private schools continued to dominate the top positions in most states.
NAPLAN Results Spark Debate
While NAPLAN results provide valuable insights into school performance, they have also sparked debate about the emphasis on standardised testing. Some argue that NAPLAN puts undue pressure on students and teachers, while others maintain that it is a useful tool for measuring educational outcomes.
Published Date 05-December-2024