NESA Physics Performance
Overall average 61.1%1,494 questions answered2026 data
Score by Unit & Topic
Full syllabusAdvanced Mechanics
54.6%
Electromagnetism
62.6%
The Nature of Light
74.7%
From the Universe to the Atom
73.4%
Working Scientifically Skills
63.7%
Score by Past Paper
2026 data
2025
60.3%
2024
55.4%
2023
69.6%
Score by Question Type
2026 data
Multiple Choice
73.2%
Short Answer
55.8%
Cognitive Verb Performance
2026 data
Analyse
58.8%
Calculate
50.1%
Compare
45%
Construct
66.7%
Contrast
100%
Deduce
22.2%
Define
75%
Describe
65.2%
Determine
55.2%
Discuss
30%
Draw
50%
Evaluate
25%
Explain
66.2%
Identify
76.5%
Justify
64.7%
Show
53.1%
Sketch
82.4%
State
100%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hardest NESA Physics topics?
Based on student performance on AusGrader in 2026, the hardest NESA Physics topics are Projectile Motion (48.9%), The Motor Effect (48.9%), Properties of the Nucleus (50%). Focus your revision on these areas for the biggest score improvement.
What are the easiest NESA Physics topics?
Based on student performance on AusGrader in 2026, the highest-scoring NESA Physics topics are Conducting Investigations (100%), Questioning and Predicting (100%), Structure of the Atom (93.9%).
What are the most common command words in NESA Physics exams?
The most frequently tested command words in NESA Physics are Calculate, Determine, Explain, Describe, Identify. Practising responses to these verbs is a high-impact study strategy.
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