Anula · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Education & Qualifications in Anula

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

Higher school completion rates have emerged in Anula, with the proportion of people finishing Year 12 rising by 7.4 percentage points since 2011. This growth has helped the area move well above the Northern Territory average for school completion. Now, 55.9% of residents have finished their secondary education.

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📍 Anula, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Anula sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

21.2% ▲ +15.9%
  • 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 Anula — higher than 50% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
Anula21.2%
0812, NT 21.4%
Northern Territory 21.5%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

More than half of residents have completed Year 12, which is well above the Northern Territory figure of 49.8%, though it remains a little below the Australian average of 58.8%.

55.9% ▲ +15.2%

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

  • 2011: 48.5%
  • 2016: 52.4%
  • 2021: 55.9%

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

Highest year of school

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In Anula, Year 12 is the majority at 62%; Year 10 is next at 16%.

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

About 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that is about the same as the Northern Territory average but well below the national figure. Certificate III or IV qualifications are the most common, held by 29.6% of people.

21.2% ▲ +15.9%

Higher than 50% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 18.3%
  • 2016: 18.7%
  • 2021: 21.2%

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 Anula, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 36%, followed by Bachelor degree (27%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Field of study

What people studied.

Management and commerce are the most common fields of study at 17.4%, followed by engineering and related subjects at 15.1%.

Schools

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

The area is served by one government primary school with 388 enrolments. While it has fewer schools than most similar areas, there are 25 schools within a 3 km radius.

25

Higher than 61% 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).

1,006

Lower than 54% 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 Anula — hover a marker for details. Open the full map →

Schools serving Anula

25 schools — 7,165 students, average ICSEA 965.

By sector: Government 19 · Catholic 4 · Independent 2

By type: Primary 17 · Secondary 7 · Combined 1

Schools serving Anula, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
Anula Primary School, Anula Government Primary 0.4 km 388 1,006
Sanderson Middle School, Malak Government Secondary 0.9 km 328 863
Wulagi Primary School, Wulagi Government Primary 0.9 km 144 890
Moil Primary School, Moil Government Primary 1.1 km 167 970
Wagaman Primary School, Wagaman Government Primary 1.3 km 213 944
Malak Primary School, Malak Government Primary 1.4 km 148 770
Casuarina Senior College, Moil Government Secondary 1.5 km 690 949
Top End School of Flexible Learning, Malak Government Secondary 1.7 km 123 789
Alawa Primary School, Alawa Government Primary 1.8 km 259 1,011
Jingili Primary School, Jingili Government Primary 1.8 km 235 997
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School, Wanguri Catholic Primary 1.9 km 243 1,035
Leanyer Primary School, Leanyer Government Primary 2.0 km 538 1,024
Nemarluk School, Alawa Government Primary 2.0 km 170 929
Wanguri Primary School, Wanguri Government Primary 2.1 km 327 987
O'Loughlin Catholic College, Karama Catholic Secondary 2.2 km 599 1,025
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Karama Catholic Primary 2.3 km 248 968
Henbury School, Tiwi Government Secondary 2.6 km 195 894
Nakara Primary School, Nakara Government Primary 2.6 km 409 1,051
Karama Primary School, Karama Government Primary 2.8 km 173 769
Dripstone Middle School, Tiwi Government Secondary 2.8 km 605 994
Millner Primary School, Millner Government Primary 3.4 km 171 911
Manunda Terrace Primary School, Karama Government Primary 3.4 km 189 792
NT Christian College, Marrara Independent Secondary 3.5 km 93 987
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Rapid Creek Catholic Primary 3.5 km 221 1,077
Marrara Christian College, Marrara Independent Combined 3.7 km 289 962

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 Anula [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/701021011/anula/topic/education