A SACE completer is a student who has achieved 200 SACE credits which include at least:

1. Pre 2025 a C grade in the Stage 1 compulsory requirements of PLP, literacy and numeracy
2. From 2025 a C grade in the Stage 1 compulsory requirements of Exploring Identities and Futures (EIF), literacy and numeracy
3. Pre 2026 a C- in the Stage 2 compulsory requirement of the Research Project 
4. From 2026,  a C- in the Stage 2 compulsory requirement Activating Identities and Futures (AIF).and
5. a C- in 60 additional Stage 2 credits (other Board-accredited subjects and/or Board-recognised courses).

SACE completion data is generated once each year's SACE results are calculated. The information is made available in December as part of the general reporting on subject results. SACE completion information is included in the reports sent to schools at this time, however the data can only be considered finalised in February of the following year, after the clerical check period is over.