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School enrolments

Total students enrolled across the area's schools.

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 students varies across Australia.

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

Highest areas

SA2 areas with the highest students (latest data).

  1. Schofields - East 9,934
  2. Kew - South 9,764
  3. Indooroopilly 8,951
  4. Emerald 8,915
  5. Thornbury 8,697
  6. North Sydney - Lavender Bay 8,538

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Frequently asked questions

How is School enrolments measured?

Total students enrolled across the area's schools. It is a count, so larger areas naturally record larger totals — compare it against population or area for a fair read.

How does School enrolments vary across Australia?

Across the 2,230 SA2 areas with data, School enrolments ranges from 16 to 9,934, with a typical (median) area at 1,433. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.

Where can I see School enrolments for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare School enrolments 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). School enrolments [Australian Schools List]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/school-students