53.6% ▲ +20.4%
Higher than 70% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 44.5%
- 2016: 50.0%
- 2021: 53.6%
Share of people whose highest year of school is Year 12 or equivalent.
Mira Mar · Suburb / Locality
Education & Qualifications in Mira Mar
How far people went at school, the qualifications they hold and what they studied.
A high number of adults in Mira Mar hold a bachelor degree or higher, with 23.9% of the population reaching this level. This makes the area stand out compared to most similar places, though it remains slightly below the national figure. It is a well-qualified community where professional degrees are common.
Schooling
Highest year of school completed.
Only 53.6% of residents have completed Year 12, which is well below the figures for both Western Australia and Australia. This is a higher proportion than in most similar areas, though many people stopped their schooling at Year 10.
Highest year of school
View on map →In Mira Mar, Year 12 is the majority at 58%; Year 10 is next at 23%.
Qualifications
Post-school qualifications and degrees.
University qualifications are common here, with 24.6% of people holding a bachelor degree. This is supported by a strong base of trade and technical skills, as 26.6% of residents hold a Certificate III or IV.
23.9% ▲ +49.7%
Higher than 76% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 15.9%
- 2016: 20.1%
- 2021: 23.9%
Share of people aged 15+ whose highest qualification is a bachelor degree or above (incl. graduate and postgraduate).
Highest qualification level
View on map →Mira Mar splits fairly evenly between Certificate III / IV (33%) and Bachelor degree (30%), with Advanced diploma / diploma at 20%.
Field of study
What people studied.
People in Mira Mar have studied a wide range of subjects, led by health at 15.6% and management and commerce at 15.2%. Other common fields include society and culture and education.
Schools
Schools in the area and how many children they serve (ACARA).
Ten schools are located within 3km, which is more than 82% of similar areas. These schools are generally larger than most, with a mix of government and independent providers.
10
Higher than 79% 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).
429
Higher than 63% of suburb / locality areas.
Average enrolment per school in the area.
1,008
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 serving Mira Mar
10 schools — 4,287 students, average ICSEA 1,008.
By sector: Government 5 · Independent 4 · Catholic 1
By type: Primary 5 · Combined 4 · Secondary 1
| Spencer Park Primary School, Spencer Park | Government | Primary | 1.0 km | 303 | 938 |
| Albany Senior High School, Albany | Government | Secondary | 1.0 km | 830 | 995 |
| Albany Primary School, Albany | Government | Primary | 1.0 km | 396 | 1,024 |
| Spencer Park Education Support Centre, Spencer Park | Government | Primary | 1.0 km | 60 | 930 |
| St Joseph's College, Albany | Catholic | Combined | 1.6 km | 675 | 1,023 |
| Bethel Christian School, Albany | Independent | Combined | 2.0 km | 318 | 1,019 |
| Yakamia Primary School, Albany | Government | Primary | 2.8 km | 437 | 968 |
| John Calvin School (Albany), Albany | Independent | Combined | 2.8 km | 169 | 1,000 |
| Australian Christian College - Southlands, Albany | Independent | Combined | 2.9 km | 987 | 1,036 |
| Parklands School, Albany | Independent | Primary | 3.7 km | 112 | 1,063 |
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Education & Qualifications in Mira Mar [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50969/mira-mar/topic/education