Australian NAPLAN 2026 results: one-third of 1.2M students failed reading, writing and numeracy benchmarks; literacy support needs rose to 10.2% from 9.3%.
Australia's 2026 NAPLAN results show 33.5% of 1.2 million students failed to meet benchmarks in reading, writing and numeracy. The share needing additional literacy support rose to 10.2% from 9.3% in 2025, and reading benchmark attainment has declined across all year levels since 2023. EducationJason Clare cited "real challenges" but pointed to gains from phonics and small-group tutoring.
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