AC01

The information and number of support resources being accessed from the Australian Curriculum website shows annual growth.

Annual growth

Between May 2024 and April 2025, there were 20.7 million downloads of curriculum support resources, a 13.7% rise from the previous year.

AC02

Teachers and school leaders indicate at least 70% satisfaction with the usefulness of the Australian Curriculum website.

At least 70% satisfaction

Following engagement with the website, 88.9% of participants indicated they were satisfied with the basic features and functionality of the website. Following a deeper exploration of features, functionality and resources on the website, 72% of participants indicated they were satisfied.

AC03

The number of work samples available for each learning area shows an increase from the previous year.

Increase from previous year

Initial advice on the Australian Curriculum Review cycle was provided to the Education Ministers Meeting (EMM) in October 2024. Further work continues in order to provide EMM with additional advice.

AC04

There is a 65% or above satisfaction level with support resources available through the Australian Curriculum website.

65% or above satisfaction

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AC05

Data received from the monitoring process is shared with key stakeholders before the end of each year.

Shared before end of year

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NA01

National results are published 4 months from the end of the NAPLAN test window and 12 months from the end of the NAP sample test window.

4 months (NAPLAN) and 12 months (NAP sample)

2025 marked the third year the NAPLAN test event was held in March. More than 1.3 million Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students across 9,465 schools and campuses completed their NAPLAN testing online. Schools and education authorities received preliminary school and student results early in Term 2, around 4 weeks after the test period ended on 24 March 2025.

NA02

All schools that opt in to NAP assessments are provided with access to related reports within 10 weeks of the end of the assessment test window.

Within 10 weeks

Overall, 200 schools participated from across all sectors and jurisdictions. Just under 12,000 students participated in NAP Opt-in science literacy assessments, and over 8,800 students participated in NAP Opt-in civics and citizenship assessments.

NA03

At least 12 Reading stimulus texts are developed in collaboration with First Nations authors and/or knowledge holders, with all permissions obtained.

At least 12 texts

ACARA has dedicated resources to further drive this work in line with Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) protocols during the reporting period.

DR01

Stakeholder satisfaction with the My School website is at least 60%.

At least 60% satisfaction

The National Report on Schooling in Australia data portal was updated in December 2024, April 2025 and June 2025 with the latest data on schools and schooling.

DR02

Data is released on the data portal at least 3 times during the year, including a high-level commentary relating to the data being released.

At least 3 times per year

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DR03

Consultation on the Measurement Framework for Schooling in Australia is completed by end of June 2026 and implemented by end of June 2028.

Completed by June 2026, implemented by June 2028

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NCL01

Survey of advisory group members in 2025–26 shows level of satisfaction is at least 60%, with the 2027–28 survey showing improvement on the 2025–26 results.

At least 60% satisfaction with improvement by 2027–28

Progress reports were considered at all ordinary meetings of the ACARA Board and Audit, Risk and Finance Committee; however, the reports were not provided to members at least 5 days in advance of all meetings. A progress report against ACARA's Charter for 2023–24 was submitted to the Education Ministers Meeting Secretariat in September 2024.

NCL02

Survey of stakeholders in 2025–26 shows level of satisfaction is at least 60%, with the 2027–28 survey showing improvement on the 2025–26 results.

At least 60% satisfaction with improvement by 2027–28

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NCL03

Progress reports against ACARA's annual work plan are submitted to each meeting of the ACARA Board and ACARA's Audit, Risk and Finance Committee, and submitted to education ministers before the end of September.

Submitted before end of September

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CR01

Revised People Strategy and ICT Strategy are published on internal site.

Published on internal site

Reviews of the ICT and People and Culture strategies have been conducted; however, the strategies have not been completed and published.

CR02

Overall satisfaction with learning and career development is at least 70%.

At least 70% satisfaction

ACARA participated in the 2025 Comcover Risk Management benchmarking survey and the results of the survey were released on 28 May 2025. The results are currently being reviewed, and an action plan will be developed to address any areas for improvement.

CR03

80% of staff view ACARA as having a positive work culture.

80% of staff

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CR04

The overall risk maturity and target state risk maturity for each of the 4 of 5 focus areas is achieved, in accordance with the 2025 and 2027 Comcover Risk Management Benchmarking Program.

Target state achieved for 4 of 5 focus areas

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DR04

90% of requests for data are responded to within 2 working days.

90% within 2 working days

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