Cremorne · Suburb / Locality

Education & Qualifications in Cremorne

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

Over half of all adults in Cremorne hold a bachelor degree or higher, making it one of the most highly educated areas in the region. This academic achievement is reflected across the board, with a very high proportion of residents finishing high school and pursuing advanced university studies.

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📍 Cremorne, Suburb / Locality

Where Cremorne sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

56.0% ▲ +22.5%
  • 0.0%–2.1%: 1060 areas
  • 2.1%–4.3%: 270 areas
  • 4.3%–6.4%: 664 areas
  • 6.4%–8.6%: 989 areas
  • 8.6%–10.7%: 1292 areas
  • 10.7%–12.9%: 1253 areas
  • 12.9%–15.0%: 1106 areas
  • 15.0%–17.1%: 1016 areas
  • 17.1%–19.3%: 865 areas
  • 19.3%–21.4%: 701 areas
  • 21.4%–23.6%: 563 areas
  • 23.6%–25.7%: 467 areas
  • 25.7%–27.9%: 444 areas
  • 27.9%–30.0%: 369 areas
  • 30.0%–32.1%: 288 areas
  • 32.1%–34.3%: 240 areas
  • 34.3%–36.4%: 235 areas
  • 36.4%–38.6%: 182 areas
  • 38.6%–40.7%: 150 areas
  • 40.7%–42.9%: 127 areas
  • 42.9%–45.0%: 93 areas
  • 45.0%–47.1%: 117 areas
  • 47.1%–49.3%: 91 areas
  • 49.3%–51.4%: 77 areas
  • 51.4%–53.6%: 78 areas
  • 53.6%–55.7%: 55 areas
  • 55.7%–57.9%: 48 areas
  • 57.9%–60.0%: 56 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Cremorne — higher than 99% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
Cremorne56.0%
2090, NSW 56.6%
New South Wales 27.8%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

High school completion is far above the national figure, with 85.2% of residents finishing Year 12. This is 26 points higher than the average for New South Wales and Australia.

85.2% ▲ +12.0%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 76.1%
  • 2016: 80.6%
  • 2021: 85.2%

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

Highest year of school

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In Cremorne, Year 12 is the majority at 89%; Year 10 is next at 7%.

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

University qualifications are very common here; 56.0% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the 26.3% typical across Australia.

56.0% ▲ +22.5%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 45.7%
  • 2016: 51.2%
  • 2021: 56.0%

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 Cremorne, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 50%, followed by Postgraduate degree (22%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Field of study

What people studied.

The most common fields of study for residents are management and commerce at 31.8%, followed by society and culture at 17.1%.

Schools

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

Local schools are among the largest and most advantaged in the country, though there are relatively few schools for every 1,000 children. Most students attend government schools, which make up 57.6% of the sector.

33

Higher than 89% of suburb / locality 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).

1,174

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

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

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

Schools serving Cremorne

33 schools — 22,863 students, average ICSEA 1,174.

By sector: Government 19 · Independent 10 · Catholic 4

By type: Primary 16 · Secondary 10 · Combined 7

Schools serving Cremorne, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
SCECGS Redlands, Cremorne Independent Combined 0.6 km 1,680 1,190
Neutral Bay Public School, Neutral Bay Government Primary 0.8 km 641 1,169
Middle Harbour Public School, Mosman Government Primary 0.8 km 423 1,162
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Mosman Catholic Primary 1.1 km 373 1,189
Anzac Park Public School, Cammeray Government Primary 1.3 km 720 1,147
Cammeray Public School, Cammeray Government Primary 1.5 km 622 1,168
Mosman Public School, Mosman Government Primary 1.5 km 458 1,157
Mosman Church of England Preparatory School, Mosman Independent Primary 1.5 km 221 1,206
Wenona School, North Sydney Independent Combined 1.6 km 1,385 1,187
North Sydney Boys High School, Crows Nest Government Secondary 1.7 km 933 1,195
Mosman High School, Mosman Government Secondary 1.7 km 1,087 1,126
Northbridge Public School, Northbridge Government Primary 1.7 km 364 1,181
Marist Catholic College North Shore, North Sydney Catholic Combined 1.8 km 1,609 1,166
Cameragal Montessori School, North Sydney Independent Primary 1.8 km 40 1,179
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Northbridge Catholic Primary 1.9 km 102 1,170
Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College, North Sydney Independent Secondary 1.9 km 1,186 1,179
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Clifton Gardens Catholic Primary 2.0 km 114 1,188
North Sydney Girls High School, Crows Nest Government Secondary 2.0 km 916 1,203
Cammeraygal High School, Crows Nest Government Secondary 2.1 km 905 1,135
North Sydney Public School, Waverton Government Primary 2.2 km 756 1,144
Queenwood, Mosman Independent Combined 2.2 km 816 1,172
Beauty Point Public School, Mosman Government Primary 2.3 km 205 1,154
SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School, North Sydney Independent Secondary 2.4 km 1,724 1,205
Loreto Kirribilli, Kirribilli Independent Combined 2.4 km 1,176 1,189
Naremburn School, Naremburn Government Secondary 2.5 km 30 1,075
St Aloysius' College, Kirribilli Independent Secondary 2.6 km 1,347 1,223
Royal North Shore Hospital School, St Leonards Government Combined 3.2 km
International Chinese School, St Leonards Independent Primary 3.3 km 116 1,172
Bradfield College, St Leonards Government Secondary 3.5 km 322 1,108
Willoughby Girls High School, Willoughby Government Secondary 3.5 km 1,036 1,152
Willoughby Public School, Willoughby Government Primary 3.6 km 905 1,143
Balgowlah Heights Public School, Balgowlah Government Primary 3.8 km 651 1,177
Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre, The Rocks Government Combined 4.0 km

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 Cremorne [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11113/cremorne/topic/education