5012, SA · Postcode

Education & Qualifications in 5012, SA

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

More than 59% of people in postcode 5012 have completed Year 12, which is well above the South Australian figure. This area has seen a steady climb in education levels, with a significant jump in both high school completion and university degrees over the last decade.

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📍 5012, SA, Postcode

Where 5012, SA sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

21.1% ▲ +66.2%
  • 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 5012, SA — higher than 66% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
5012, SA21.1%
Charles Sturt 26.1%
South Australia 22.7%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

School completion has risen 13 points since 2011 to reach 59.9%, a result that is higher than most similar areas. This is well above the state average of 54.6%.

59.9% ▲ +29.0%

Higher than 73% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 46.4%
  • 2016: 53.0%
  • 2021: 59.9%

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

Highest year of school

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In 5012, SA, Year 12 is the majority at 64%; Year 9 or below is next at 16%.

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose 8.4 points since 2011 to 21.1%. While this is higher than most similar areas, it remains well below the national figure of 26.3%.

21.1% ▲ +66.2%

Higher than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 12.7%
  • 2016: 16.1%
  • 2021: 21.1%

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

Highest qualification level

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In 5012, SA, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 36%, followed by Certificate III / IV (30%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Field of study

What people studied.

The most common qualifications are in management and commerce at 17.8%, followed by engineering and related fields at 14.9% and society and culture at 13.7%.

Schools

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

There are 3 schools within 3km, providing 918 enrolments across government, Catholic, and independent sectors. However, the number of schools per 1,000 children is much lower than most areas.

3

Higher than 57% 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).

966

Lower than 66% 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 5012, SA — hover a marker for details. Open the full map →

Schools serving 5012, SA

3 schools — 918 students, average ICSEA 966.

By sector: Government 1 · Independent 1 · Catholic 1

By type: Primary 2 · Combined 1

Schools serving 5012, SA, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
Woodville Gardens School Birth-6, Woodville Gardens Government Primary 0.6 km 478 983
Ngutu College, Woodville North Independent Combined 0.7 km 260 909
St Patrick's School, Mansfield Park Catholic Primary 1.1 km 180 1,002

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 5012, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5012/5012-sa/topic/education