42.6% ▲ +30.9%
Lower than 59% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 32.6%
- 2016: 37.7%
- 2021: 42.6%
Share of people whose highest year of school is Year 12 or equivalent.
5108, SA · Postcode
Education & Qualifications in 5108, SA
How far people went at school, the qualifications they hold and what they studied.
Far fewer people in postcode 5108 have finished high school or earned a degree compared to the rest of the state. While the typical adult holds a Certificate III or IV, only 9.3% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher. This is much lower than the national figure.
Schooling
Highest year of school completed.
About 42.6% of people have completed Year 12, which is far below the South Australian figure of 54.6%. However, the number of people finishing high school has risen by 10 points since 2011.
Highest year of school
View on map →In 5108, SA, the largest group is Year 12 at 46%, followed by Year 9 or below (19%) and Year 11 (18%).
Qualifications
Post-school qualifications and degrees.
University degrees are uncommon here, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the Australian average of 26.3%, though the figure has risen 4 points over the last decade.
9.3% ▲ +75.4%
Lower than 81% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.3%
- 2016: 6.8%
- 2021: 9.3%
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 5108, SA, Certificate III / IV is the majority at 51%; Bachelor degree is next at 19%.
Field of study
What people studied.
The most common qualifications held by residents are in management and commerce (16.1%), engineering (15.9%), and society and culture (15.5%).
Schools
Schools in the area and how many children they serve (ACARA).
The area has 11 schools within 3km, which is among the largest number for its level. These schools are generally much larger than most areas, though they have a much lower average advantage score.
1.25
Lower than 88% of postcode areas.
Schools per 1,000 children aged under 15.
11
Higher than 87% 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).
6,996
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
Total students enrolled across the area's schools.
636
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
Average enrolment per school in the area.
938
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 serving 5108, SA
11 schools — 6,996 students, average ICSEA 938.
By sector: Government 8 · Catholic 2 · Independent 1
By type: Primary 8 · Secondary 2 · Combined 1
| Paralowie School, Paralowie | Government | Combined | 0.4 km | 1,373 | 909 |
| Salisbury North Primary School, Salisbury North | Government | Primary | 1.1 km | 343 | 897 |
| Riverdale Primary School, Salisbury Downs | Government | Primary | 1.5 km | 241 | 937 |
| Salisbury High School, Salisbury North | Government | Secondary | 1.5 km | 1,058 | 907 |
| Salisbury Downs Primary School, Salisbury Downs | Government | Primary | 1.7 km | 271 | 926 |
| Lake Windemere B-6 School, Salisbury North | Government | Primary | 1.8 km | 426 | 924 |
| Bethany Christian School Incorporated, Paralowie | Independent | Primary | 1.8 km | 531 | 996 |
| Salisbury Primary School, Salisbury | Government | Primary | 2.5 km | 360 | 913 |
| St Augustine's Parish School, Salisbury | Catholic | Primary | 2.6 km | 664 | 981 |
| Settlers Farm Campus R-6, Paralowie | Government | Primary | 2.6 km | 597 | 951 |
| Thomas More College, Salisbury Downs | Catholic | Secondary | 2.7 km | 1,132 | 973 |
Sources
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Education & Qualifications in 5108, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5108/5108-sa/topic/education