5022, SA · Postcode

Education & Qualifications in 5022, SA

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

Over 64% of residents in postcode 5022 have finished Year 12, which is well above the national figure. This area is much more qualified than most, with a high proportion of adults holding university degrees. These educational achievements have grown steadily over the last decade.

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📍 5022, SA, Postcode

Where 5022, SA sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

31.4% ▲ +39.8%
  • 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 5022, SA — higher than 81% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
5022, SA31.4%
Charles Sturt 26.1%
South Australia 22.7%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

Finishing Year 12 is common here, with 64.1% of people completing their schooling. This is well above both the state and national figures, and the rate has risen by 11 points since 2011.

64.1% ▲ +20.2%

Higher than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 53.4%
  • 2016: 57.9%
  • 2021: 64.1%

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

Highest year of school

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In 5022, SA, Year 12 is the majority at 67%; Year 11 is next at 15%.

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

University degrees are much more common than in most areas, with 31.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This figure is well above the South Australian average and has climbed by 9 points since 2011.

31.4% ▲ +39.8%

Higher than 81% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 22.5%
  • 2016: 25.5%
  • 2021: 31.4%

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 5022, SA, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 36%, followed by Certificate III / IV (25%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Field of study

What people studied.

The most common qualifications are in management and commerce at 22.0%, followed by engineering and related fields at 13.9%. Society and culture, health, and education also make up significant shares of the study fields.

Schools

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

Postcode 5022 has some of the largest schools and the highest school advantage scores compared to similar areas. There are 7 schools within 3 km, most of which are government primary schools.

7

Higher than 86% 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).

1,069

Higher 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 5022, SA — hover a marker for details. Open the full map →

Schools serving 5022, SA

7 schools — 5,731 students, average ICSEA 1,069.

By sector: Government 5 · Catholic 2

By type: Primary 5 · Combined 1 · Secondary 1

Schools serving 5022, SA, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
Grange Primary School, Grange Government Primary 0.3 km 702 1,075
Star of the Sea School, Henley Beach Catholic Primary 1.1 km 558 1,108
Fulham Gardens Primary School, Henley Beach Government Primary 1.1 km 148 1,042
St Michael's College - Secondary Campus, Henley Beach Catholic Combined 1.4 km 2,193 1,064
Fulham North Primary School, Henley Beach Government Primary 1.9 km 395 1,095
Henley High School, Henley Beach Government Secondary 2.0 km 1,381 1,045
Henley Beach Primary School, Henley Beach South Government Primary 2.8 km 354 1,104

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 5022, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5022/5022-sa/topic/education