2793, NSW · Postcode

Education & Qualifications in 2793, NSW

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

Far fewer people have finished high school in postcode 2793 compared to most similar areas. Only 28.5% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure. While the number of university degrees has risen since 2011, the area generally has lower qualification levels than the rest of the state.

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📍 2793, NSW, Postcode

Where 2793, NSW sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

11.1% ▲ +90.1%
  • 0.0%–2.1%: 28 areas
  • 2.1%–4.3%: 23 areas
  • 4.3%–6.4%: 90 areas
  • 6.4%–8.6%: 225 areas
  • 8.6%–10.7%: 343 areas
  • 10.7%–12.9%: 327 areas
  • 12.9%–15.0%: 262 areas
  • 15.0%–17.1%: 203 areas
  • 17.1%–19.3%: 145 areas
  • 19.3%–21.4%: 120 areas
  • 21.4%–23.6%: 97 areas
  • 23.6%–25.7%: 87 areas
  • 25.7%–27.9%: 68 areas
  • 27.9%–30.0%: 68 areas
  • 30.0%–32.1%: 69 areas
  • 32.1%–34.3%: 58 areas
  • 34.3%–36.4%: 55 areas
  • 36.4%–38.6%: 52 areas
  • 38.6%–40.7%: 46 areas
  • 40.7%–42.9%: 27 areas
  • 42.9%–45.0%: 40 areas
  • 45.0%–47.1%: 42 areas
  • 47.1%–49.3%: 27 areas
  • 49.3%–51.4%: 29 areas
  • 51.4%–53.6%: 34 areas
  • 53.6%–55.7%: 26 areas
  • 55.7%–57.9%: 21 areas
  • 57.9%–60.0%: 14 areas

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2793, NSW — lower than 71% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
2793, NSW11.1%
Cowra 10.6%
New South Wales 27.8%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

Only 28.5% of people have completed Year 12, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 58.9%. This is among the lowest levels for the region, though the result rose by 3 percentage points since 2011.

28.5% ▲ +11.7%

Lower than 95% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 25.5%
  • 2016: 25.6%
  • 2021: 28.5%

Share of people whose highest year of school is Year 12 or equivalent.

Highest year of school

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In 2793, NSW, the largest group is Year 10 at 39%, followed by Year 12 (33%) and Year 9 or below (23%).

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 11.1% of the population, which is far below the Australian average of 26.3%. Certificate III or IV is the most common qualification at 36%.

11.1% ▲ +90.1%

Lower than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 5.8%
  • 2016: 8.1%
  • 2021: 11.1%

Share of people aged 15+ whose highest qualification is a bachelor degree or above (incl. graduate and postgraduate).

Field of study

What people studied.

For those with qualifications, the most common fields are Engineering and related services at 16.5%, followed by Management and commerce at 11.9% and Health at 9%.

Schools

Schools in the area and how many children they serve (ACARA).

The area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children, though the average school size of 20 students is among the lowest. All schools here are government primary schools.

1

Lower than 71% 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).

937

Lower than 79% of postcode areas.

Enrolment-weighted average ICSEA — an index of socio-educational advantage, centred near 1000 (context, not a quality ranking).

Schools in and around 2793, NSW — hover a marker for details. Open the full map →

Schools serving 2793, NSW

1 school — 20 students, average ICSEA 937.

By sector: Government 1

By type: Primary 1

Schools serving 2793, NSW, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
Woodstock Public School, Woodstock Government Primary 10.1 km 20 937

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
  • Australian Schools List — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Education & Qualifications in 2793, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2793/2793-nsw/topic/education