Maslin Beach · Suburb / Locality

Education & Qualifications in Maslin Beach

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

More residents in Maslin Beach have finished high school and hold degrees than in most similar areas. While 55.6% have completed Year 12, this is still well below the national figure. A strong focus on practical skills is evident, with 40.3% of adults holding a Certificate III or IV.

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📍 Maslin Beach, Suburb / Locality

Where Maslin Beach sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

18.9% ▲ +39.6%
  • 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 Maslin Beach — higher than 64% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
Maslin Beach18.9%
5170, SA 18.9%
South Australia 22.7%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

The 55.6% of people who finished Year 12 is a little above the South Australian figure, though it remains well below the Australian average.

55.6% ▲ +21.2%

Higher than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 45.9%
  • 2016: 51.3%
  • 2021: 55.6%

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

Highest year of school

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In Maslin Beach, Year 12 is the majority at 58%; Year 11 is next at 20%.

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

Higher qualifications are common compared to similar areas, but the 18.9% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below both the state and national figures.

18.9% ▲ +39.6%

Higher than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 13.5%
  • 2016: 16.9%
  • 2021: 18.9%

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 Maslin Beach, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 47%, followed by Bachelor degree (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (15%).

Field of study

What people studied.

The most common qualifications are in engineering and related fields at 15.4%, followed by society and culture at 13.5% and health at 12.6%.

Schools

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

Local schools are typically much larger than in most similar areas, with five schools within 3km and 80% being government-run.

5

Higher than 73% 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).

1,006

Higher than 60% 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 Maslin Beach — hover a marker for details. Open the full map →

Schools serving Maslin Beach

5 schools — 3,049 students, average ICSEA 1,006.

By sector: Government 4 · Independent 1

By type: Primary 3 · Combined 2

Schools serving Maslin Beach, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
Seaford Rise Primary School, Seaford Rise Government Primary 3.8 km 369 977
Aldinga Payinthi College, Aldinga Government Combined 4.0 km 831 954
Tatachilla Lutheran College, Mclaren Vale Independent Combined 4.1 km 1,103 1,068
Aldinga Beach Primary School, Aldinga Government Primary 4.4 km 377 959
Moana Primary School, Seaford Government Primary 4.5 km 369 1,018

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 Maslin Beach [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40841/maslin-beach/topic/education