56.4% ▲ +20.9%
Higher than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 46.7%
- 2016: 51.5%
- 2021: 56.4%
Share of people whose highest year of school is Year 12 or equivalent.
2745, NSW · Postcode
Education & Qualifications in 2745, NSW
How far people went at school, the qualifications they hold and what they studied.
A high proportion of residents in postcode 2745 have seen their education levels climb, with the number of people finishing Year 12 jumping nearly 10 points since 2011. While the area now performs better than most similar places, the typical qualification level remains lower than the state and national figures.
Schooling
Highest year of school completed.
Year 12 completion rose to 56.4% by 2021, though this remains a little below the national figure of 58.8%. About 26.7% of residents stopped their schooling at Year 10.
Highest year of school
View on map →In 2745, NSW, Year 12 is the majority at 58%; Year 10 is next at 28%.
Qualifications
Post-school qualifications and degrees.
The share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 20.7%, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the New South Wales average of 27.8%. Certificate III or IV is the most common qualification, held by 34.5% of people.
20.7% ▲ +43.1%
Higher than 65% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 14.5%
- 2016: 16.8%
- 2021: 20.7%
Share of people aged 15+ whose highest qualification is a bachelor degree or above (incl. graduate and postgraduate).
Highest qualification level
View on map →In 2745, NSW, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 39%, followed by Bachelor degree (27%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).
Field of study
What people studied.
Qualifications in this area are most common in management and commerce at 22.6%, followed by engineering and related fields at 16.4%.
Schools
Schools in the area and how many children they serve (ACARA).
There are 13 schools within 3 km, which is among the largest number of schools for any area at this level. The average school is larger than most similar areas, with 5,439 total enrolments and a high average advantage score.
1.77
Lower than 75% of postcode areas.
Schools per 1,000 children aged under 15.
13
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
Schools serving the area — within 3 km of small areas, or inside larger ones. A measure of access (catchments overlap, so don't add it across areas).
5,439
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
Total students enrolled across the area's schools.
418
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
Average enrolment per school in the area.
1,019
Higher than 62% of postcode areas.
Enrolment-weighted average ICSEA — an index of socio-educational advantage, centred near 1000 (context, not a quality ranking).
Schools serving 2745, NSW
13 schools — 5,439 students, average ICSEA 1,019.
By sector: Government 9 · Catholic 3 · Independent 1
By type: Primary 9 · Combined 2 · Secondary 2
| Holy Family Primary School, Luddenham | Catholic | Primary | 2.2 km | 256 | 1,012 |
| Luddenham Public School, Luddenham | Government | Primary | 2.4 km | 35 | 911 |
| Wallacia Public School, Wallacia | Government | Primary | 3.4 km | 53 | 959 |
| Mulgoa Public School, Mulgoa | Government | Primary | 3.9 km | 103 | 980 |
| Nepean Christian School, Mulgoa | Independent | Combined | 4.3 km | 541 | 1,049 |
| Nangamay Public School, Glenmore Park | Government | Primary | 6.6 km | 413 | 1,050 |
| Fernhill School, Glenmore Park | Government | Combined | 7.4 km | 129 | 956 |
| Glenmore Park High School, Glenmore Park | Government | Secondary | 8.0 km | 956 | 976 |
| Bethany Catholic Primary School, Glenmore Park | Catholic | Primary | 8.4 km | 540 | 1,058 |
| Surveyors Creek Public School, Glenmore Park | Government | Primary | 8.4 km | 424 | 1,007 |
| Caroline Chisholm College, Glenmore Park | Catholic | Secondary | 8.5 km | 1,011 | 1,054 |
| Glenmore Park Public School, Glenmore Park | Government | Primary | 8.8 km | 455 | 994 |
| Regentville Public School, Regentville | Government | Primary | 9.5 km | 523 | 1,003 |
Sources
More for 2745, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Education & Qualifications in 2745, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2745/2745-nsw/topic/education