The education system in South Australia consists of 3 stages:
- Preschool (or kindergarten): preschool is not compulsory in South Australia but it’s recommended to help your child develop skills in preparation for school. Many government and non-government schools offer preschool programs as well as primary and secondary education.
- Primary school and secondary school (or high school): children between the ages of 6 and 16 must attend school. In their final 2 years, students complete the South Australia Certificate of Education (SACE).
You can choose to send your child to a government (or public), independent or Catholic school or preschool. See starting school for more information. - Tertiary education: South Australia has a number of universities, TAFE, and training institutions that offer a diverse range of career skills and qualifications.
All young people between the ages of 16 and 17 years must attend full-time schooling, training or work for at least 25 hours per week.
South Australia also offers international students the opportunity to study and live in South Australia.
Related information
On this site
- Starting school
- Preschool and kindergarten services
- Considering a career in education?
- Financial assistance
Other websites
- South Australia Certificate of Education (SACE)
- Family payments and allowances - Australian Government
- Child care rebate - My Child
- Studying in South Australia as an international student - Study Adelaide
