Hallett Cove · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Education & Qualifications in Hallett Cove

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

A much higher share of residents in Hallett Cove finished high school compared to the state average. About 62.9% of people completed Year 12, a figure that has climbed 9.4 points since 2011. This trend toward higher attainment is mirrored in university degrees, with the number of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher rising to 24.7%.

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📍 Hallett Cove, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Hallett Cove sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

24.7% ▲ +44.8%
  • 0.0%–2.1%: 9 areas
  • 2.1%–4.3%: 6 areas
  • 4.3%–6.4%: 23 areas
  • 6.4%–8.6%: 84 areas
  • 8.6%–10.7%: 205 areas
  • 10.7%–12.9%: 225 areas
  • 12.9%–15.0%: 194 areas
  • 15.0%–17.1%: 163 areas
  • 17.1%–19.3%: 167 areas
  • 19.3%–21.4%: 134 areas
  • 21.4%–23.6%: 130 areas
  • 23.6%–25.7%: 112 areas
  • 25.7%–27.9%: 108 areas
  • 27.9%–30.0%: 90 areas
  • 30.0%–32.1%: 71 areas
  • 32.1%–34.3%: 72 areas
  • 34.3%–36.4%: 72 areas
  • 36.4%–38.6%: 69 areas
  • 38.6%–40.7%: 59 areas
  • 40.7%–42.9%: 46 areas
  • 42.9%–45.0%: 57 areas
  • 45.0%–47.1%: 57 areas
  • 47.1%–49.3%: 50 areas
  • 49.3%–51.4%: 42 areas
  • 51.4%–53.6%: 40 areas
  • 53.6%–55.7%: 40 areas
  • 55.7%–57.9%: 30 areas
  • 57.9%–60.0%: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Hallett Cove — higher than 59% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
Hallett Cove24.7%
5158, SA 23.2%
South Australia 22.7%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

Year 12 completion is well above the state and national figures, with 62.9% of residents finishing their final school year. For those who left earlier, 17.0% reached Year 11 and 13.1% reached Year 10.

62.9% ▲ +17.6%

Higher than 63% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 53.5%
  • 2016: 59.0%
  • 2021: 62.9%

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

Highest year of school

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In Hallett Cove, Year 12 is the majority at 65%; Year 11 is next at 18%.

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

About 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is a little above the South Australian figure. The most common qualification is a Certificate III or IV, held by 32.5% of the population.

24.7% ▲ +44.8%

Higher than 59% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 17.1%
  • 2016: 20.7%
  • 2021: 24.7%

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 Hallett Cove, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 36%, followed by Bachelor degree (29%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Field of study

What people studied.

The most common fields of study for those with qualifications are management and commerce at 19.5%, followed by engineering and related fields at 16.1%.

Schools

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

Hallett Cove has three government schools, which are larger than most in similar areas with an average size of 548 students. There are 1.45 schools per 1,000 children, which is lower than most areas.

15

Lower than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) 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).

1,010

Lower than 53% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

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

Schools in and around Hallett Cove — hover a marker for details. Open the full map →

Schools serving Hallett Cove

15 schools — 7,160 students, average ICSEA 1,034.

By sector: Government 12 · Independent 2 · Catholic 1

By type: Primary 12 · Combined 2 · Secondary 1

Schools serving Hallett Cove, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
Hallett Cove School, Hallett Cove Government Combined 0.3 km 1,243 999
Hallett Cove East Primary School, Hallett Cove Government Primary 0.9 km 325 1,056
Hallett Cove South Primary School, Hallett Cove Government Primary 1.2 km 77 989
St Martin de Porres School, Sheidow Park Catholic Primary 1.5 km 530 1,060
Sheidow Park Primary School, Sheidow Park Government Primary 2.1 km 290 1,020
Woodend Primary School, Sheidow Park Government Primary 2.2 km 631 1,050
Reynella South Primary School, Reynella Government Primary 3.6 km 150 969
Morphett Vale Primary School, Morphett Vale Government Primary 3.8 km 182 950
Reynella Primary School, Old Reynella Government Primary 3.9 km 430 1,001
Braeview School, Happy Valley Government Primary 4.0 km 360 1,032
Seacliff Primary School, Seacliff Government Primary 4.2 km 356 1,094
Seaview Downs Primary School, Seaview Downs Government Primary 4.3 km 324 1,051
Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale, Morphett Vale Independent Primary 4.3 km 151 1,068
IQRA College, O'Halloran Hill Independent Combined 4.6 km 734 1,067
Seaview High School, Seacombe Heights Government Secondary 5.9 km 1,377 1,038

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 Hallett Cove [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/403021059/hallett-cove/topic/education