Asks for data on Indigenous student NAPLAN participation and enrollment in alternative education programs in WA public schools, aiming to understand trends and potential disparities in educational outcomes.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 2119Legislative Assembly
Asked
14 April 2026
Portfolio: Education

Question

I refer to Indigenous students at WA public schools sitting the NAPLAN test, and I ask:(a) How many Indigenous students were enrolled in Year 3, Year 5, Year 7 and Year 9 at WA public schools in 2024, and how many sat the NAPLAN test in each of those year groups;(b) For each year group in (a), what was the number and percentage of Indigenous students who did not sit the NAPLAN test, disaggregated by reason;(c) Please provide the equivalent answers to (a) and (b) for each year from 2017 to 2023; and(d) How many Indigenous students are enrolled in alternate education programs in lieu of mainstream schooling in WA, and what is the breakdown by program type? I refer to Indigenous students at WA public schools sitting the NAPLAN test, and I ask: (a) How many Indigenous students were enrolled in Year 3, Year 5, Year 7 and Year 9 at WA public schools in 2024, and how many sat the NAPLAN test in each of those year groups; (b) For each year group in (a), what was the number and percentage of Indigenous students who did not sit the NAPLAN test, disaggregated by reason; (c) Please provide the equivalent answers to (a) and (b) for each year from 2017 to 2023; and (d) How many Indigenous students are enrolled in alternate education programs in lieu of mainstream schooling in WA, and what is the breakdown by program type?

Answer

This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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