Quality of life · Knowledge & skills
As at 13 October 2026 · official data unless labelled
Are young Australians learning what they need?
Student mathematics skills (PISA, age 15)
2022487 pointsBetter than the OECD median▼ 4 pointsOECD median 479 points
The average PISA mathematics score at age 15 was 487 points in 2022, down 4 points on the previous reading (491 points).
It is close to its average since 2015 of 491 points.
Across 37 OECD countries (2022), Australia ranks 13th best of 37 on maths, above the median of 479 points.
Why it matters. Mathematics at 15 predicts later education, earnings and the economy's capacity to grow.
What's driving it
0 of 2 under pressureOn target or better than usualWorse than usualOutside the target bandA level, neither better nor worseBars show how far each reading sits from its benchmark: left of centre below it, right above it.