Senior secondary assessment methods in South Australia
Student work in the SACE is assessed through the use of performance standards. SACE subjects are school assessed at Stage 1. The responsibility for assessment at Stage 2 is shared between schools and the SACE Board.
The performance standards, which are provided in each subject outline, describe in detail the level of achievement required to obtain a grade:
- from A to E for Stage 1
- from A+ to E– for Stage 2
For more information, visit the SACE website
Senior secondary reporting in South Australia
The SACE Board reports final subject grades at Stage 1 using grades from A to E. At Stage 2 the SACE Board reports grade levels from A+ to E–. The subject grades for both Stage 1 and Stage 2 are based on the performance standards described in each subject outline, and are reported on a student’s Record of Achievement.
Reporting at the end of the compulsory years in South Australia
When a student has fulfilled all of the requirements of the South Australian Certificate of Education they are awarded the certificate, which includes the student’s name, SACE registration number, date of issue, and is signed by the Chief Executive of the Board.
Refer to the SACE Policy Framework, and SACE Assessment and Reporting Guidelines on the SACE website.
