The SACE
SACE Overview
The Pulteney model ensures students have the ability to maximize their opportunities for success. It also allows students to pursue a subject for passion or skill development in preparation for their tertiary studies.
The SACE is the South Australian Certificate of Education awarded to students who successfully complete their secondary school education.
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| For more information regarding studying in the SACE and detailed discussion regarding assessment please visit the SACE Board website. |
What is the SACE Board of South Australia?
The SACE Board is an independent body formed by the State Government and it is responsible for:
- The development of subject outlines for a wide range of subjects designed to cater for a diversity of abilities and interests at Stage 1 and II (Years 11 and 12).
- The assessment of subjects for which it provides or approves curriculum statements.
- The issuing of the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) to all students in South Australia who satisfactorily complete the requirements of the SACE.
How do I achieve my SACE?
To achieve your SACE you must complete 200 credits of study across the Senior School.
70 of these credits must be studied at a Stage 2 level (traditionally Year 12). If you wish to qualify for an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Entrance Ranking) this must be 90 Stage 2 Credits.
The SACE compulsory requirements Stage 1:
Exploring Identity and Futures (formally the Personal Learning Plan) – 10 credits
Mathematics (numeracy) – 10 credits or 1 semester of study
English (Literacy) – 20 credits or a full year of study
These must be completed to a C standard or better
The SACE compulsory requirements Stage 2:
The Research Project/Activating Identities and Futures – 10 credits
This must be completed to a C- standard or better
At Pulteney Grammar School students traditionally complete their SACE credits in the following way:
Year 10
Year 10: 10 Stage 1 Credits achieved through the SACE compulsory subject Exploring Identity and Futures
Year 11
Year 11: 110 Stage 1 Credits achieved through a combination of year long and semesterised subjects
10 Stage 2 credits achieved through the SACE compulsory Research Project/Activating Identities and Futures (TBC)
Year 12
Year 12: 100 Stage 2 Credits achieved through 5 Year 12 subjects
The Pulteney model ensures students have the ability to maximize their opportunities for success. It also allows students to pursue a subject for passion or skill development in preparation for their tertiary studies.