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Schools per 1,000 children

Schools per 1,000 children aged under 15.

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 schools/1k kids 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 schools/1k kids (latest data).

  1. Kenny 333.33
  2. Royal National Park 76.92
  3. French Island 71.43
  4. Western 55.56
  5. Croydon - Etheridge 23.39
  6. Far Central West 21.22

Related indicators

Completed Year 12 View → Adults with a bachelor degree or higher View → Schools View → Schools within 3 km View → School enrolments View → Average school size View → Average school ICSEA View →

Frequently asked questions

How is Schools per 1,000 children measured?

Schools per 1,000 children aged under 15. It is calculated as a percentage of the relevant population or dwellings, so it can be compared fairly between large and small areas.

How does Schools per 1,000 children vary across Australia?

Across the 2,231 SA2 areas with data, Schools per 1,000 children ranges from 0.27 to 333.33, with a typical (median) area at 2.03. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.

Where can I see Schools per 1,000 children for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare Schools per 1,000 children 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). Schools per 1,000 children [Australian Schools List]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/schools-per-1000-children