# Education & Qualifications — 2023, NSW

How far people went at school, the qualifications they hold and what they studied.

Area: 2023, NSW (Postcode)

More than half of adults in postcode 2023 hold a bachelor degree or higher, reflecting a highly qualified population. This area stands out for its strong academic achievement, with university qualifications and Year 12 completion rates far exceeding both state and national figures.

High school completion is common here, with 86.8% of people finishing Year 12. This is far above the national figure of 58.8% and has risen by 11 points since 2011.

A typical resident is very well qualified, as 54.7% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the New South Wales figure of 27.8% and has increased by 12 points over the last decade.

Local schools are among the largest and most advantaged in the region, with enrolments totaling 4,342. Most of these schools are independent, and the area has 1.64 schools per 1,000 children, which is much lower than most areas.

The most common fields of study are management and commerce at 28.5%, followed by society and culture at 19.7% and health at 10.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 86.8% | +14.6% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 54.7% | +28.5% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.64 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 3 | — |
| School enrolments | 4,342 | — |
| Average school size | 1,447 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,169 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 86.8%, Year 10 4.5%, Year 11 2.4%, Year 9 or below 1.2%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 47.5%, Postgraduate degree 19.7%, Advanced diploma / diploma 11.5%, Certificate III / IV 6.0%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.9%, Certificate I / II 0.6%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 28.5%, Society & culture 19.7%, Health 10.8%, Creative arts 8.9%, Education 5.6%, Engineering & related 5.0%, Architecture & building 4.0%, Natural & physical sciences 3.1%, Food, hospitality & personal services 2.5%, Information technology 1.9%, Agriculture & environment 0.8%

## Schools serving 2023, NSW

3 schools, 4,342 students, average ICSEA 1,169.

By sector: Independent 2, Government 1

By type: Combined 1, Primary 1, Secondary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Scots College | Independent | Combined | 0.6 km | 2,076 |
| Bellevue Hill Public School | Government | Primary | 0.9 km | 573 |
| Cranbrook School | Independent | Secondary | 1.0 km | 1,693 |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2023/2023-nsw/topic/education