Targeted student support, evidence-informed professional learning and collaboration are driving exceptional 2026 NAPLAN results at Corpus Christi Catholic College Maroubra. 

The college recorded standout increases in numeracy proficiency in 2026, lifting overall proficiency levels and, in some year groups, the proportion of students in the top achievement band: 

  • Recorded the strongest movement in matched students from below proficiency to proficient in secondary numeracy across Sydney Catholic Schools, at 11 per cent.  
  • Average Year 9 numeracy proficiency increased 10 per cent from 2025 to 2026. 
  • Average Year 9 reading rose 8 per cent from 2025 to 2026. 

Year 7 proficiency increased in four of the five domains compared with 2025 results. 

Year 9 students also achieved significant growth across four of five domains, with highlights including: 

  • Reading +8.07% 
  • Numeracy: +9.91% 
  • Grammar & Punctuation: +6.02% 
  • Writing: +2.84% 

"These results reflect the strong culture of learning we've built at this college, grounded in high expectations, equity and a genuine belief that every student can thrive. We're proud that this success sits alongside our commitment to educating the whole child academically, socially and personally," said Andrew Maher, Principal at Corpus Christi. 

Success across Sydney Catholic Schools  

Sydney Catholic Schools Director of Education and Research Kevin Carragher said system-wide results reflected a consistent, evidence-based approach to mathematics teaching. 

"Our teachers are applying research on how the brain learns through explicit instruction, clear modelling, regular review and carefully tailored support, building students' confidence and ability to tackle increasingly complex mathematics," he said. 

The results reveal an additional 846 Sydney Catholic Schools students have attained NAPLAN's Strong or Exceeding bands for numeracy over the past two years with an extra 400 students reaching into strong and exceeding bands for reading. 

Year 5 reading proficiency rose two percentage points to 86 per cent. Among matched students moving from Year 3 to Year 5, reading proficiency increased three points to 87 per cent. 

"These figures represent thousands of individual students strengthening the knowledge, skills and confidence they need for future learning," Mr Carragher said.