Sydney is a premier global destination for education, characterized by a highly educated workforce and prestigious institutions.
* **Literacy Rate:** As with the rest of Australia, Sydney's adult literacy rate sits at approximately 99%. * **Schooling:** The New South Wales High School Certificate (HSC) completion rate is consistently high, with the vast majority of students completing Year 12 or an equivalent vocational qualification. * **Global Universities:** Sydney is home to several top-tier universities. The **University of Sydney** and **UNSW Sydney (University of New South Wales)** consistently rank within the top 20–50 universities globally (QS World University Rankings). **University of Technology Sydney (UTS)**, **Macquarie University**, and **Western Sydney University** are also highly regarded internationally. * **International Students:** Prior to recent global shifts, Sydney hosted over 100,000 international students annually, making it one of the world's most popular student cities.