NAPLAN test dates
NAPLAN test dates
NAPLAN is held during Term 1 from Wednesday 12 March to Monday 24 March 2025.
The full 2025 test timetable and sequence can be viewed on the ACARA website.
Future NAPLAN dates are avalaible at ACARA NAP website.
A detailed test timetable and key dates have been provided below.
Test timetable for NAPLAN 2025
| Year 3 | Years 5, 7, 9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Monday 10 - Tuesday 11 March | Preparation only – NO tests permitted | ||
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NAPLAN Test Window |
Day 1 Wednesday 12 March |
Writing (paper) |
Writing Reading (reading only after writing) | |
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Day 2 Thursday 13 March |
Reading - Conventions of Language - Numeracy and catch-up tests (All domains) |
Writing (only to be used when technical/logistical issues prevent completion of testing on day 1) Reading - Conventions of Language - Numeracy and catch-up tests (All domains) | ||
|
Day 3 Friday 14 March |
Reading – Conventions of Language – Numeracy and catch-up tests (all domains) | |||
| Week 2 |
Day 4 Monday 17 March |
Reading – Conventions of Language – Numeracy and catch-up tests (all domains) Last day for individual Year 3 writing catch-up tests | ||
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Day 5 Tuesday 18 March |
Reading – Conventions of Language – Numeracy and catch-up tests (all domains except Year 3 writing) | |||
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Day 6 Wednesday 19 March | ||||
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Day 7 Thursday 20 March | ||||
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Day 8 Friday 21 March | ||||
| Week 3 |
Day 9 Monday 24 March | |||
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Test Security Period | Tuesday 25 – Thursday 27 March |
This security period may ONLY be used for testing with written permission
from the relevant TAA.
The reason must be of a serious order and beyond the school
or school system’s control.
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Key dates for NAPLAN 2025
The 2025 key dates are also available in
iCalendar format.
| NAPLAN Task | Dates |
|---|---|
| Submit student enrolment to the VCAA (independent schools only) ** | Tuesday 28 January - Friday 7 February 2025 |
| Nominate key staff including a NAPLAN coordinator ** | Tuesday 28 January - Friday 7 February 2025 |
| Submit a completed Statement of Compliance ** | Tuesday 28 January - Friday 7 February 2025 |
| Submit applications for alternative test formats ** | Tuesday 28 January - Friday 7 February 2025 |
| Complete a Technical Readiness Check (TRC) ** | Tuesday 28 January - Friday 28 February 2025 |
| Submit a NAPLAN test schedule ** | Tuesday 28 January - Friday 28 February 2025 |
| Download and install the latest Locked Down Browser on all student devices | From Monday 2 December 2024 |
| Receipt of the Principals package, including login cards (grid cards) and test administration handbooks | From Tuesday 28 January 2024 |
| NAPLAN training environment open to conduct practice tests as required for student familiarisation | Available now - Tuesday 11 March 2025 |
| Registration on the Online National Assessment Platform (assessform) | From Monday 10 February 2025 |
| Student data available on assessform | From Monday 3 March - Tuesday 12 March 2025 |
| Submit applications for disability adjustments requiring VCAA approval ** | Tuesday 28 January - Wednesday 5 March 2025 |
| NAPLAN test window | Wednesday 12 March - Monday 24 March 2025 |
| Test security period ends | Thursday 27 March 2025 |
** Activities to be completed via the
NAPLAN Test Administration website.