According to this report, Australian students continue to value the importance of learning about our country’s history and civic institutions. Despite this, the report shows that students’ knowledge and understanding of Australia’s democracy, our political system and civic processes has fallen.

The 2023 National Assessment Program – Science Literacy (NAP–SL) report provides results from the NAP Science Literacy Sample assessments undertaken in 2023. This report shows that results in science literacy for students across Australia has remained steady. However, it also highlights that some disparities persist depending on a student’s background.

The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is an international comparative study of student performance directed by the OECD. Volume II of the PISA 2022 national report examines the similarities and differences between a number of participating countries and economies on issues involving student wellbeing, student/teacher relationships, exposure to bullying, and the availability and access...