South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) Information

SATAC is central to further education in South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our job is to guide and support admission to tertiary study. We provide an open, honest, and fair admissions service to applicants and institutions. We shape the tertiary sector by offering an expert voice and through cross-industry collaboration. Each year SATAC’s experienced team helps thousands of people navigate the application and selection process for university and TAFE SA courses. Some of the things we do include: • managing sittings of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) in South Australia and the Northern Territory • processing applications for Institution Equity Scholarships • providing white label services including international admissions and postgraduate online courses • calculating the ATAR for Year 12 students in South Australia and the Northern Territory • managing the scaling process for SACE and NTCET subjects • providing expert advice to the public through our applicant service team and print and digital publications • training school counsellors and others in the community on the tertiary entry process • presenting and speaking at events in support of our various stakeholders Participating institutions: • TAFE SA • Charles Darwin University • Flinders University • The University of Adelaide • University of South Australia • CQUniversity Australia • SAIBT • Tabor • Torrens University Australia