SACE Modernisation

In reply to Mr GARDNER (Morialta) (29 July 2016). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. S.E. CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Minister for Education and Child Development, Minister for Higher Education and Skills): I have been advised of the following:

The SACE is made up of two parts: Stage 1 (which most students do in year 11) and Stage 2 (which most students do in year 12). A student may undertake one or more Stage 2 subjects whilst in year 11. The Research Project, like any Stage 2 subject, can be undertaken by students when they are in year 11 or year 12. However, regardless of the year level students are in when they take the subject, the Research Project is assessed as a Stage 2 subject. The successful completion of Stage 2 Research Project is a compulsory SACE requirement. Therefore data is not collected as to whether Stage 2 Research Project is done in year 11 or year 12.