To successfully complete the SACE, students must complete the following compulsory components:

• Literacy requirement (20 credits)
  demonstrated from a range of English subjects at Stage 1 or Stage 2.

• Numeracy requirement (10 credits)
  demonstrated from a range of Mathematics subjects at Stage 1 or Stage 2.

• Exploring Identities and Futures (10 credits)
  A Stage 1 subject focused on personal development, goal setting, and future pathways. The majority of students in South Australia will complete their journey with EIF in Year 10.

• Activating Identities and Futures (10 credits)
  A Stage 2 major project, where students undertake in-depth research and apply their learning to a chosen area of interest.

90 credits

• Stage 1 and 2 Subjects
  Students choose and successfully complete a selection of Stage 1 and Stage 2 subjects, recognised VET courses, or community learning.

60 credits

• Stage 2, VET and or University course subjects

• Students choose and successfully complete a selection of Stage 2 ,VET and or University course subjects worth at least 60 credits in total.

  Stage 2 subjects are externally assessed by the SACE Board of South Australia.

Student achievement in Stage 1 subjects is reported using grades from A to E. These grades align with SACE performance standards, which describe the extent to which students have demonstrated their understanding, skills, and application of subject content.

HOW TO GET AN ATAR

You are eligible for an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank ( ATAR) if you achieve 90 credits in Stage 2. The South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre ( SATAC) has responsibility for calculating the ATAR. For more information about the ATAR ( including scaling), visit satac.edu.au.

Detailed subject outlines, assessment information, and additional guidance can be found in the Curriculum Guide and on the SACE website.