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Average school size

Average enrolment per school in the area.

About this measure

Source: Australian Schools List (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)), 2025, CC BY 4.0. Explore the map below for local values.

Explore on the map

See how avg size varies across Australia.

By statistical area 2 (sa2) By postcode By council (lga) By sub-region (sa3) By region (sa4) By suburb / locality By federal electorate By state electorate

Highest areas

SA2 areas with the highest avg size (latest data).

  1. Varsity Lakes 3,304
  2. Parrearra - Warana 2,495
  3. Reedy Creek - Andrews 2,486
  4. South Brisbane 2,335
  5. Waterford West 2,306
  6. Point Cook - South 2,280

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Frequently asked questions

How is Average school size measured?

Average enrolment per school in the area. As an average it can be pulled up or down by a few unusually high or low values.

How does Average school size vary across Australia?

Across the 2,230 SA2 areas with data, Average school size ranges from 11 to 3,304, with a typical (median) area at 425. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.

Where can I see Average school size for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare Average school size down to statistical area 2 (sa2) and postcode level, or search any suburb, postcode or council area to see its value in context against state and national figures.

Cite this page

Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). (2025). Average school size [Australian Schools List]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/avg-school-size