NAPLAN 2027 dates
4 min read · updated 2026-10-03
NAPLAN 2027 runs from Wednesday 10 March to Monday 22 March for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Results reach schools in stages, then parents early in Term 3.
Test windows
- ✓ 2027: 10-22 March
- ✓ 2028: 15-27 March
- ✓ 2029: 14-26 March
When results arrive
Based on recent years, schools receive preliminary results in all domains except writing by the end of April and full results from June. Parents receive individual student reports early in Term 3; exact timing varies by state and territory.
How results are reported
Results are reported against four proficiency levels for each test: exceeding, strong, developing and needs additional support.
FAQs
When is NAPLAN 2027?＋
From Wednesday 10 March to Monday 22 March 2027.
When do parents get NAPLAN results?＋
Usually early in Term 3, depending on the state or territory.
Which years sit NAPLAN?＋
Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 2026-10-03.
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