PLC Armidale has once again been confirmed as the strongest-performing school overall in Armidale and the New England North West region, following the release of the 2025 NAPLAN results on the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) MySchool website.
NAPLAN — the National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy — assesses students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 nationwide. The newly released data shows that PLC Armidale students continue to perform above the national average and above students of similar backgrounds across the majority of tested areas.
Principal Nicola Taylor said the results reflect the College’s commitment to academic excellence and personalised learning.
“We are incredibly proud of our College NAPLAN results,” Mrs Taylor said. “With a 100 per cent participation rate and our low student-to-staff ratio, this achievement reflects the all-girls advantage, dedicated, passionate educators, hardworking, committed students and a strong culture of learning at the College.
“Our holistic approach to education combines academic rigour with character growth and learning in and outside the classroom. These results validate our approach. A personalised approach to learning, visible pastoral care, and the academic endeavour of each student support the achievement of individual learning goals.
“As a learning community, the strong connections between students and their peers, teachers, and families support each girl’s progress in their educational journey.”
Head of Senior School, Mrs Kate Clynch, said the results highlight the deep commitment of PLC Armidale teachers to bringing out the best in every student.
“Our staff know each girl well and walk alongside them,” Mrs Clynch said. “We foster an inclusive, encouraging learning environment where students feel known, supported and challenged. These results reflect the expertise of our teachers and a culture where every student is empowered to achieve her personal best.”
Head of Junior School, Mrs Fiona Wake, said strong early foundations underpin PLC Armidale’s ongoing academic success.
“In the Junior School, we place a strong focus on building confident, capable learners through explicit, evidence-based teaching in literacy and numeracy,” Mrs Wake said. “The foundations established in these early years set our students up for success as they move through the College, and these NAPLAN results show the long-term impact of getting those fundamentals right.”
PLC Armidale continues to lead the region in academic performance, supported by a nurturing, student-centred educational environment.
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