Rainworth State School’s Year 5 NAPLAN results form part of the wider national picture in 2025, placing Rainworth within ongoing discussions about literacy and numeracy performance.
Rainworth Year 5 NAPLAN Results
Rainworth State School recorded Year 5 scores of 537 in reading, 537 in writing, 524 in spelling, 566 in grammar and 541 in numeracy. The cohort’s average score was 541, placing the school twenty-fifth.
The school operates as a government primary school offering Prep to Year 6. It had 590 enrolments, with 286 boys and 304 girls. Its ICSEA value is 1206, placing it in the ninety-ninth percentile, and eighteen per cent of students come from a language background other than English.
National NAPLAN Trends
Australia’s national NAPLAN results released on 30 July 2025 showed that one-third of students were not meeting literacy and numeracy expectations. Around ten per cent of students were categorised as needing additional support, while about one-fifth were working towards expectations.
National results showed that 68.2 per cent of students achieved strong or exceeding levels in reading, 66.8 per cent in numeracy and 66.6 per cent in writing. Data also highlighted ongoing gaps affecting students in remote areas, Indigenous students and students facing disadvantage.
Queensland Participation in NAPLAN
Queensland recorded its highest NAPLAN participation rate since 2019, reaching 89.7 per cent in 2025. Participation increased despite disruptions from extreme weather during Term 1.
Statewide readiness programs introduced at the start of 2025 contributed to higher participation, with around 1,800 more students completing the assessment than in 2024. Across Queensland, more than sixty per cent of participating students achieved strong or exceeding results in reading and numeracy.
Discussion Around NAPLAN
Some academics expressed concern about the pressure associated with NAPLAN reporting, noting its effect on teacher morale. Others highlighted that the assessment focuses solely on literacy and numeracy and does not reflect broader subjects such as creative arts, history, science or physical education.
School-by-school breakdowns of results are expected to be released in December 2025.
Outlook
Rainworth State School’s Year 5 performance sits within Australia’s broader NAPLAN landscape, reflecting national trends in achievement and participation. More detailed reporting is expected later in the year.
Published 4-Dec-2025
