Fyansford · Suburb / Locality

Education & Qualifications in Fyansford

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

Education levels have risen steadily in Fyansford, where 66.7% of residents have finished Year 12. This is well above the national figure of 58.8%, marking the area as much more qualified than most similar places.

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📍 Fyansford, Suburb / Locality

Where Fyansford sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

34.2% ▲ +102.3%
  • 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 Fyansford — higher than 89% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
Fyansford34.2%
3218, VIC 34.2%
Victoria 29.2%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

Finishing Year 12 is common here, with 66.7% of people doing so. This is well above the 61.8% seen across Victoria.

66.7% ▲ +53.8%

Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 43.4%
  • 2016: 33.7%
  • 2021: 66.7%

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

Highest year of school

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In Fyansford, Year 12 is the majority at 70%; Year 11 is next at 13%.

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

Higher education is very popular in Fyansford, where 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the Australian average of 26.3%.

34.2% ▲ +102.3%

Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 16.9%
  • 2016: 13.0%
  • 2021: 34.2%

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 Fyansford, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 36%, followed by Certificate III / IV (30%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (15%).

Field of study

What people studied.

The most common qualifications are in management and commerce at 21.1%, followed by health and society and culture, both at 12.2%.

Schools

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

There are 27 schools within 3km, which is among the largest number for this level. These schools are typically larger and have a much higher advantage score than most areas.

27

Higher than 88% 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).

1,076

Higher than 86% 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 Fyansford — hover a marker for details. Open the full map →

Schools serving Fyansford

27 schools — 16,275 students, average ICSEA 1,076.

By sector: Government 16 · Catholic 7 · Independent 4

By type: Primary 17 · Secondary 5 · Combined 5

Schools serving Fyansford, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
Western Heights Secondary College, Hamlyn Heights Government Secondary 3.3 km 1,060 991
Hamlyn Banks Primary School, Hamlyn Heights Government Primary 3.3 km 290 976
Clonard College, Herne Hill Catholic Secondary 3.4 km 940 1,051
Holy Spirit Parish School, Manifold Heights Catholic Primary 3.5 km 326 1,068
Kardinia International College, Bell Post Hill Independent Combined 3.6 km 1,925 1,155
Herne Hill Primary School, Hamlyn Heights Government Primary 3.6 km 267 1,023
Hamlyn Views School, Hamlyn Heights Government Combined 3.7 km 150 998
Manifold Heights Primary School, Manifold Heights Government Primary 3.8 km 469 1,082
Covenant College, Bell Post Hill Independent Combined 3.9 km 735 1,070
Rollins Primary School, Bell Post Hill Government Primary 4.2 km 326 1,001
Nelson Park School, Bell Park Government Combined 4.3 km 334 938
Fyans Park Primary School, Newtown Government Primary 4.4 km 405 1,131
St Joseph's College Geelong, Newtown Catholic Secondary 4.4 km 1,742 1,075
Holy Family School, Bell Park Catholic Primary 4.4 km 344 1,029
Bell Park North Primary School, Bell Park Government Primary 4.5 km 292 956
Newtown Primary School, Newtown Government Primary 4.6 km 193 1,076
North Geelong Secondary College, North Geelong Government Secondary 4.7 km 989 961
St Patrick's School, Geelong West Catholic Primary 4.9 km 418 1,107
Montpellier Primary School, Highton Government Primary 5.0 km 563 1,101
Sacred Heart College, Newtown Catholic Secondary 5.0 km 1,450 1,105
Ashby Primary School, Geelong West Government Primary 5.1 km 259 1,059
Woodline Primary, Ceres Independent Primary 5.1 km 73 1,100
The Geelong College, Newtown Independent Combined 5.2 km 1,573 1,156
Highton Primary School, Highton Government Primary 5.6 km 359 1,121
St Robert's School, Newtown Catholic Primary 5.6 km 261 1,099
Ceres Primary School, Ceres Government Primary 5.7 km 124 1,069
Chilwell Primary School, Newtown Government Primary 5.7 km 408 1,139

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 Fyansford [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20960/fyansford/topic/education