5033, SA · Postcode

Education & Qualifications in 5033, SA

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

Much higher levels of education than most similar areas define postcode 5033. Residents are significantly more likely to have finished high school and hold university degrees compared to the state and national averages. This trend has grown steadily over the last decade.

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📍 5033, SA, Postcode

Where 5033, SA sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

30.8% ▲ +55.1%
  • 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 5033, SA — higher than 80% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
5033, SA30.8%
West Torrens 32.3%
South Australia 22.7%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

A strong 64.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure of 58.8%. This is a notable increase from 2011, when only 50.3% had finished high school.

64.2% ▲ +27.5%

Higher than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 50.3%
  • 2016: 56.8%
  • 2021: 64.2%

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

Highest year of school

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In 5033, SA, Year 12 is the majority at 67%; Year 11 is next at 12%.

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

Higher education is common here, with 30.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the South Australian average of 22.7%, following a rise of 11 points since 2011.

30.8% ▲ +55.1%

Higher than 80% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 19.9%
  • 2016: 23.4%
  • 2021: 30.8%

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 5033, SA, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 39%, followed by Certificate III / IV (25%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Field of study

What people studied.

The most common qualifications are in management and commerce at 19.9%, followed by health at 13.3% and engineering and society and culture at 12.8% each.

Schools

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

Local primary schools have a school advantage score of 1,065, which is much higher than most areas. There are two schools within 3km, split evenly between government and Catholic sectors.

2

Higher than 50% 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).

1,065

Higher than 78% 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 5033, SA — hover a marker for details. Open the full map →

Schools serving 5033, SA

2 schools — 603 students, average ICSEA 1,065.

By sector: Catholic 1 · Government 1

By type: Primary 2

Schools serving 5033, SA, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School, Richmond Catholic Primary 0.2 km 262 1,084
Cowandilla Primary School, Cowandilla Government Primary 0.6 km 341 1,051

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 5033, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5033/5033-sa/topic/education