PagineWestern Australia Curriculum Guide & Practice Tests
Western Australia teaches the Western Australian Curriculum, adapted from the Australian Curriculum by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority. Students must show minimum literacy and numeracy standards, usually through the OLNA, to achieve the WACE.
- 13 levels
- 270 practice tests
- 2 exam guides
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Exams and tests
| Exam | Subjects | When | Counts? |
|---|---|---|---|
| WACE ATAR Exams and OLNA | OLNA: reading, writing and numeracy; ATAR exams: chosen ATAR courses | OLNA from Year 10 (March and September rounds); ATAR exams in November of Year 12 | OLNA is required for the WACE unless the standard was met in Year 9 NAPLAN; ATAR exams count toward the ATAR. |
| NAPLAN | Reading, writing, conventions of language (spelling, grammar, punctuation) and numeracy | March (2026: 11–23 March), online | Does not count toward school reports; results go to families and schools. |
How school is organized
Kindergarten (part-time) and Pre-primary, Years 1–6 (primary) and Years 7–12 (secondary).
Finishing school: The WACE requires completing at least 20 units (or equivalents), meeting breadth-and-depth and achievement standards, and demonstrating minimum literacy and numeracy (OLNA or NAPLAN Year 9 results).
Official curriculum: Western Australian Curriculum
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Frequently asked questions
What curriculum does Western Australia use?
Western Australia teaches the Western Australian Curriculum, adapted from the Australian Curriculum by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority. Students must show minimum literacy and numeracy standards, usually through the OLNA, to achieve the WACE.
How are school years organized in Western Australia?
Kindergarten (part-time) and Pre-primary, Years 1–6 (primary) and Years 7–12 (secondary).
What is needed to finish school?
The WACE requires completing at least 20 units (or equivalents), meeting breadth-and-depth and achievement standards, and demonstrating minimum literacy and numeracy (OLNA or NAPLAN Year 9 results).
Which exams do students take in Western Australia?
WACE ATAR Exams and OLNA; NAPLAN.