Sheidow Park - Trott Park · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Education & Qualifications in Sheidow Park - Trott Park

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

Most areas in Sheidow Park - Trott Park have a mid-range level of education, with 60.9% of people having finished Year 12. This is well above the South Australian figure and reflects a steady climb in school completion over the last decade.

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📍 Sheidow Park - Trott Park, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Sheidow Park - Trott Park sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

21.7% ▲ +50.8%
  • 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 Sheidow Park - Trott Park — higher than 51% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
Sheidow Park - Trott Park21.7%
5158, SA 23.2%
South Australia 22.7%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

Year 12 completion rose 9.1 percentage points since 2011 to reach 60.9%, which is a little above the national figure. Most residents finished Year 12, while 18.4% stopped at Year 11.

60.9% ▲ +17.5%

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

  • 2011: 51.8%
  • 2016: 57.1%
  • 2021: 60.9%

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

Highest year of school

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In Sheidow Park - Trott Park, Year 12 is the majority at 62%; Year 11 is next at 19%.

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

The share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose to 21.7% since 2011, though this remains well below the Australian average. The most common qualification is a Certificate III or IV, held by 36.2% of residents.

21.7% ▲ +50.8%

Higher than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 14.4%
  • 2016: 17.4%
  • 2021: 21.7%

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 Sheidow Park - Trott Park, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 40%, followed by Bachelor degree (28%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Field of study

What people studied.

Common fields of study in the area include management and commerce at 19.5%, followed by engineering and related fields at 15.4%. Society and culture and health also make up significant shares of qualifications.

Schools

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

The area has three primary schools with a school advantage score that is higher than most areas. While there are 24 schools within 3km, the number of schools per 1,000 children is lower than most areas.

24

Higher than 59% 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).

1,048

Higher than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

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

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Schools serving Sheidow Park - Trott Park

24 schools — 13,632 students, average ICSEA 1,030.

By sector: Government 16 · Independent 5 · Catholic 3

By type: Primary 17 · Combined 6 · Secondary 1

Schools serving Sheidow Park - Trott Park, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
Sheidow Park Primary School, Sheidow Park Government Primary 0.4 km 290 1,020
Woodend Primary School, Sheidow Park Government Primary 0.9 km 631 1,050
St Martin de Porres School, Sheidow Park Catholic Primary 0.9 km 530 1,060
Hallett Cove East Primary School, Hallett Cove Government Primary 1.7 km 325 1,056
Braeview School, Happy Valley Government Primary 1.9 km 360 1,032
Hallett Cove School, Hallett Cove Government Combined 2.4 km 1,243 999
IQRA College, O'Halloran Hill Independent Combined 2.7 km 734 1,067
Reynella East College, Reynella East Government Combined 2.7 km 1,938 988
Hallett Cove South Primary School, Hallett Cove Government Primary 3.2 km 77 989
Reynella Primary School, Old Reynella Government Primary 3.2 km 430 1,001
Seaview Downs Primary School, Seaview Downs Government Primary 3.4 km 324 1,051
Reynella South Primary School, Reynella Government Primary 3.7 km 150 969
Prescott College Southern, Morphett Vale Independent Combined 3.7 km 707 1,036
Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale, Morphett Vale Independent Primary 3.8 km 151 1,068
Seacliff Primary School, Seacliff Government Primary 4.0 km 356 1,094
Emmaus Catholic School, Woodcroft Catholic Primary 4.1 km 373 1,005
Woodcroft Primary School, Woodcroft Government Primary 4.1 km 454 1,004
Morphett Vale Primary School, Morphett Vale Government Primary 4.5 km 182 950
Southern Vales Christian College - Morphett Vale Campus, Morphett Vale Independent Combined 4.5 km 503 1,038
Pimpala Primary School, Morphett Vale Government Primary 4.6 km 254 981
Woodcroft College, Morphett Vale Independent Combined 4.7 km 1,534 1,071
Seaview High School, Seacombe Heights Government Secondary 4.7 km 1,377 1,038
Antonio Catholic School, Morphett Vale Catholic Primary 5.1 km 277 1,008
Flagstaff Hill Primary School, Flagstaff Hill Government Primary 5.4 km 432 1,067

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 Sheidow Park - Trott Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/403021063/sheidow-park-trott-park/topic/education