Hyde Park · Suburb / Locality

Education & Qualifications in Hyde Park

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

Nearly half of all adults in Hyde Park hold a university degree, making it a highly educated area. This academic strength is reflected in the high proportion of residents who finished high school, far exceeding national figures.

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📍 Hyde Park, Suburb / Locality

Where Hyde Park sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

48.5% ▲ +18.3%
  • 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 Hyde Park — higher than 98% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
Hyde Park48.5%
5061, SA 48.9%
South Australia 22.7%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

High school completion is very common here, with 77.9% of people finishing Year 12. This is far above the 58.8% national figure and the South Australian rate of 54.6%.

77.9% ▲ +6.2%

Higher than 97% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 73.3%
  • 2016: 75.3%
  • 2021: 77.9%

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

Highest year of school

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In Hyde Park, Year 12 is the majority at 81%; Year 11 is next at 9%.

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

University qualifications are very prevalent, as 48.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3% and the South Australian average of 22.7%.

48.5% ▲ +18.3%

Higher than 98% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 41.0%
  • 2016: 44.3%
  • 2021: 48.5%

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 Hyde Park, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 50%, followed by Postgraduate degree (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (12%).

Field of study

What people studied.

The most common fields of study for residents are management and commerce at 21.2%, followed by health at 17.7% and society and culture at 16.8%.

Schools

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

Local schools are typically larger than those in most areas, with an average size of 603 students. There are 36 schools within 3 km, which is among the largest numbers at this level.

36

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).

1,117

Higher than 95% of suburb / locality 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 Hyde Park

36 schools — 21,717 students, average ICSEA 1,117.

By sector: Government 17 · Catholic 10 · Independent 9

By type: Primary 20 · Combined 11 · Secondary 5

Schools serving Hyde Park, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
Walford Anglican School for Girls, Hyde Park Independent Combined 0.5 km 400 1,162
Unley Primary School, Unley Government Primary 0.6 km 470 1,154
Saint Spyridon College, Unley Independent Primary 0.9 km 39 1,081
St Thomas' School, Goodwood Catholic Primary 1.0 km 297 1,116
Goodwood Primary School, Goodwood Government Primary 1.4 km 408 1,147
Concordia College, Highgate Independent Combined 1.5 km 1,312 1,140
Mitcham Girls High School, Kingswood Government Secondary 1.7 km 754 1,083
Annesley College, Wayville Independent Primary 1.7 km 292 1,164
Sunrise Christian School Fullarton, Fullarton Independent Primary 1.7 km 175 1,133
Westbourne Park Primary School, Westbourne Park Government Primary 1.8 km 480 1,126
Cabra Dominican College, Cumberland Park Catholic Combined 1.9 km 1,165 1,065
St Joseph's School, Kingswood Catholic Primary 1.9 km 256 1,135
Highgate School, Highgate Government Primary 1.9 km 616 1,150
Parkside Primary School, Parkside Government Primary 2.0 km 331 1,126
St Raphael's School, Parkside Catholic Primary 2.2 km 96 1,048
Mitcham Primary School, Kingswood Government Primary 2.2 km 629 1,121
Unley High School, Netherby Government Secondary 2.2 km 1,547 1,084
Pulteney Grammar School, Adelaide Independent Combined 2.3 km 839 1,170
Urrbrae Agricultural High School, Netherby Government Secondary 2.4 km 1,102 1,074
Gilles Street Primary School, Adelaide Government Primary 2.4 km 275 1,107
Muirden Senior College, Adelaide Independent Secondary 2.6 km 91 1,079
Aspect Treetop School, Ashford Independent Combined 2.6 km 75 1,080
Black Forest Primary School, Black Forest Government Primary 2.7 km 410 1,108
Sturt Street Community School, Adelaide Government Primary 2.8 km 162 1,114
Glenunga International High School, Glenunga Government Secondary 3.0 km 2,340 1,153
St Aloysius College, Adelaide Catholic Combined 3.1 km 1,091 1,081
Scotch College - Torrens Park Campus, Torrens Park Independent Combined 3.1 km 1,213 1,146
Glen Osmond Primary School, Myrtle Bank Government Primary 3.1 km 363 1,143
Christian Brothers College - Senior Campus, Adelaide Catholic Combined 3.1 km 990 1,074
Richmond Primary School, Keswick Government Primary 3.2 km 362 1,122
St Anthony's School, Edwardstown Catholic Primary 3.2 km 116 1,090
Mercedes College, Springfield Catholic Combined 3.3 km 1,111 1,133
Edwardstown Primary School, Melrose Park Government Primary 3.4 km 512 1,098
St Mary's College, Adelaide Catholic Combined 3.4 km 659 1,073
Colonel Light Gardens Primary School, Colonel Light Gardens Government Primary 3.5 km 688 1,119
St Patrick's Special School, Dulwich Catholic Combined 3.5 km 51 1,115

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 Hyde Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40617/hyde-park/topic/education