NSW offers a highly regarded, well-funded education system, featuring some of the top-performing schools and universities in the Asia-Pacific region.
* **Literacy Rate**: Consistent with Australia's national average, adult literacy sits at approximately 99%. * **High School Graduation**: The Higher School Certificate (HSC) completion rate is consistently strong, with the majority of students completing Year 12 or a vocational equivalent. * **School System**: Comprises a mix of free public schools, independent (private) schools, and Catholic systemic schools. * **Higher Education**: NSW is home to globally elite institutions. In the QS World University Rankings, the **University of Sydney** and **UNSW Sydney (University of New South Wales)** frequently rank within the global top 20. Other major institutions include **Macquarie University**, the **University of Technology Sydney (UTS)**, and **Western Sydney University**.
