52.8% ▲ +38.6%
Higher than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 38.1%
- 2016: 45.6%
- 2021: 52.8%
Share of people whose highest year of school is Year 12 or equivalent.
2747, NSW · Postcode
Education & Qualifications in 2747, NSW
How far people went at school, the qualifications they hold and what they studied.
Well below the state and national figures for school and degree completion, postcode 2747 is nonetheless seeing a steady rise in education levels. While a gap remains, the proportion of residents finishing Year 12 has jumped 15 points since 2011. This reflects a growing trend of adult learning across the area.
Schooling
Highest year of school completed.
About 52.8% of people completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas but still well below the New South Wales figure of 58.9%. For many residents, the highest year of school reached was Year 10, at 24.9%.
Highest year of school
View on map →In 2747, NSW, Year 12 is the majority at 57%; Year 10 is next at 27%.
Qualifications
Post-school qualifications and degrees.
The share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has doubled since 2011 to 19.8%. This is higher than most similar areas, though it remains well below the Australian average of 26.3%.
19.8% ▲ +99.6%
Higher than 63% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 9.9%
- 2016: 14.3%
- 2021: 19.8%
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 2747, NSW, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 39%, followed by Bachelor degree (27%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).
Field of study
What people studied.
The most common qualifications in the area are in management and commerce at 20.8%, followed by engineering and related fields at 14.2%. Society and culture degrees make up 11.5% of qualifications.
Schools
Schools in the area and how many children they serve (ACARA).
Postcode 2747 has some of the largest school enrolments at this level, with 9,382 students. There are 18 schools within 3 km, though the number of schools per 1,000 children is much lower than most areas.
1.40
Lower than 84% of postcode areas.
Schools per 1,000 children aged under 15.
18
Higher than 90% 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).
9,382
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
Total students enrolled across the area's schools.
521
Higher than 76% of postcode areas.
Average enrolment per school in the area.
993
Lower than 51% of postcode areas.
Enrolment-weighted average ICSEA — an index of socio-educational advantage, centred near 1000 (context, not a quality ranking).
Schools serving 2747, NSW
18 schools — 9,382 students, average ICSEA 993.
By sector: Government 14 · Catholic 2 · Independent 2
By type: Primary 10 · Secondary 5 · Combined 3
| Werrington County Public School, Werrington | Government | Primary | 2.0 km | 319 | 961 |
| Werrington Public School, Werrington | Government | Primary | 3.0 km | 519 | 963 |
| Llandilo Public School, Llandilo | Government | Primary | 3.1 km | 155 | 941 |
| Jordan Springs Public School, Jordan Springs | Government | Primary | 3.3 km | 1,119 | 1,017 |
| Cambridge Park High School, Cambridge Park | Government | Secondary | 3.5 km | 633 | 916 |
| Xavier College, Llandilo | Catholic | Secondary | 3.5 km | 1,185 | 1,025 |
| Wollemi College, Werrington | Independent | Combined | 3.6 km | 565 | 1,107 |
| Putland School, Werrington | Government | Secondary | 3.7 km | 65 | 871 |
| Kurrambee School, Werrington | Government | Combined | 3.7 km | 104 | 946 |
| Penrith Valley Learning Centre, Werrington | Government | Combined | 3.7 km | 39 | 873 |
| Cambridge Park Public School, Cambridge Park | Government | Primary | 3.8 km | 523 | 926 |
| Cambridge Gardens Public School, Cambridge Park | Government | Primary | 3.8 km | 341 | 965 |
| St Joseph's Primary School, Kingswood | Catholic | Primary | 4.7 km | 310 | 1,019 |
| Claremont Meadows Public School, Claremont Meadows | Government | Primary | 4.8 km | 687 | 1,012 |
| St Dominic's College, Kingswood | Independent | Secondary | 4.9 km | 1,010 | 1,008 |
| Kingswood Public School, Kingswood | Government | Primary | 5.0 km | 499 | 1,048 |
| Kingswood High School, Kingswood | Government | Secondary | 6.1 km | 1,005 | 955 |
| Kingswood South Public School, Kingswood | Government | Primary | 6.2 km | 304 | 956 |
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Education & Qualifications in 2747, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2747/2747-nsw/topic/education