A Wake-Up Call from NAPLAN 2025

The most recent Naplan results —a snapshot of Australia's students’ literacy and numeracy performance in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9—are in. The overarching story? Results remain broadly stable with some isolated improvements, but deeply troubling trends persist.

• Approximately one in three students aren’t meeting the minimum benchmarks in literacy and numeracy.

• Roughly 10% of students are classified as needing additional support—meaning they're significantly behind where they need to be.

• Encouragingly, 20,000 more students are now performing at an “Exceeding” level in numeracy compared to last year—but these gains are limited in scope.

• Students from regional, remote, Indigenous, and disadvantaged backgrounds continue to trail behind their peers—deepening the equity divide.

As Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority ("ACARA") warns, while participation has rebounded and bright spots exist, systemic and targeted action is urgently needed.

Why Tutoring Is No Longer Optional—It’s Essential

1. Bridging the Learning Gaps
   With one-third of students falling short of national expectations, many are at risk of long-term academic consequences. Personalized tutoring helps address deeply rooted weaknesses and keeps kids on track.

2. Beyond ‘Broadly Stable’: Targeted Gains Matter
   While national metrics may appear flat, individual students can—and do—experience significant improvement through tailored intervention that traditional classrooms often can’t provide.

3. Equity in Action
   The most disadvantaged students are being left behind—but tutoring levels the playing field, giving every child a fighting chance regardless of background or school context.

4. Evidence-Based & Proven
   Experts have long highlighted that phonics, numeracy checks, evidence-based teaching, and catch-up tutoring are among the few interventions shown to deliver real outcomes (source: EducationHQ).

Why Choose The Tutoring Company?

• Tailored Learning Paths tailored to each child’s unique strengths and challenges.

• Qualified and Experienced Tutors who go beyond curriculum, building confidence and skills.

• Flexible Scheduling that fits a family’s lifestyle without disrupting day-to-day routines.

• Proven Track Record—we’ve helped countless students boost their proficiency, confidence, and enjoyment in learning.

What You Can Do Now

1. Check your child’s NAPLAN report carefully. Identify if they're in the “Developing” or “Needs additional support” category.

2. Monitor strengths and weaknesses—especially in reading, writing, and numeracy.

3. Reach out to us at The Tutoring Company. We’ll walk you through how we support students and tailor a learning plan that gets results.

NAPLAN 2025 isn’t just another set of numbers—it’s a clear signal that many students need more than traditional schooling can provide. Tutoring isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity for ensuring every child achieves their full learning potential.

Let’s turn these worrying stats into individual success stories—your child’s could be next.