Anula · Suburb / Locality

Education & Qualifications in Anula

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

Over half of adults in Anula have finished Year 12, putting the area well above the Northern Territory average for school completion. While a good number of residents hold high-level degrees, the area remains well below the national figure for bachelor's degrees.

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Where Anula sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

21.2% ▲ +15.9%
  • 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 Anula — higher than 71% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
Anula21.2%
0812, NT 21.4%
Northern Territory 21.5%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

About 55.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas and well above the Northern Territory's 49.8%, though a little below the Australian figure of 58.8%.

55.9% ▲ +15.4%

Higher than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 48.4%
  • 2016: 52.4%
  • 2021: 55.9%

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

Highest year of school

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In Anula, Year 12 is the majority at 62%; Year 10 is next at 16%.

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

Roughly 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the Northern Territory average but well below the 26.3% seen across Australia. The most common qualification is a Certificate III or IV, held by 29.6% of residents.

21.2% ▲ +15.9%

Higher than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 18.3%
  • 2016: 18.7%
  • 2021: 21.2%

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 Anula, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 36%, followed by Bachelor degree (27%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Field of study

What people studied.

The most common fields of study for qualified residents are management and commerce at 17.4%, followed by engineering and related fields at 15.1%.

Schools

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

Anula has a low number of schools per 1,000 children and an average school advantage score lower than most areas. However, there are 25 schools within 3km, with 76% being government run and 68% being primary schools.

25

Higher than 87% 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).

965

Lower than 65% 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 Anula

25 schools — 7,165 students, average ICSEA 965.

By sector: Government 19 · Catholic 4 · Independent 2

By type: Primary 17 · Secondary 7 · Combined 1

Schools serving Anula, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
Anula Primary School, Anula Government Primary 0.4 km 388 1,006
Sanderson Middle School, Malak Government Secondary 0.9 km 328 863
Wulagi Primary School, Wulagi Government Primary 0.9 km 144 890
Moil Primary School, Moil Government Primary 1.1 km 167 970
Wagaman Primary School, Wagaman Government Primary 1.3 km 213 944
Malak Primary School, Malak Government Primary 1.4 km 148 770
Casuarina Senior College, Moil Government Secondary 1.5 km 690 949
Top End School of Flexible Learning, Malak Government Secondary 1.7 km 123 789
Alawa Primary School, Alawa Government Primary 1.8 km 259 1,011
Jingili Primary School, Jingili Government Primary 1.8 km 235 997
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School, Wanguri Catholic Primary 1.9 km 243 1,035
Leanyer Primary School, Leanyer Government Primary 2.0 km 538 1,024
Nemarluk School, Alawa Government Primary 2.0 km 170 929
Wanguri Primary School, Wanguri Government Primary 2.1 km 327 987
O'Loughlin Catholic College, Karama Catholic Secondary 2.2 km 599 1,025
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Karama Catholic Primary 2.3 km 248 968
Henbury School, Tiwi Government Secondary 2.6 km 195 894
Nakara Primary School, Nakara Government Primary 2.6 km 409 1,051
Karama Primary School, Karama Government Primary 2.8 km 173 769
Dripstone Middle School, Tiwi Government Secondary 2.8 km 605 994
Millner Primary School, Millner Government Primary 3.4 km 171 911
Manunda Terrace Primary School, Karama Government Primary 3.4 km 189 792
NT Christian College, Marrara Independent Secondary 3.5 km 93 987
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Rapid Creek Catholic Primary 3.5 km 221 1,077
Marrara Christian College, Marrara Independent Combined 3.7 km 289 962

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 Anula [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL70014/anula/topic/education