Education
Highest level of schooling
About this topic
Highest level of schooling shows the highest year of primary or secondary school completed by people aged 15 years and over. It describes school attainment rather than post-school qualifications.
This topic helps indicate educational attainment and can support analysis of access to employment, training, and services. It is best read with qualifications and other socio-economic indicators, because school completion alone does not show a person's full skill profile.
Interpretation notes
- This records the highest year of primary or secondary school completed by people aged 15 years and over.
- It is not a measure of post-school qualifications, so it should be read with non-school qualifications for full attainment.
Related topics
Key insight
In 2021, Year 12 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in North Adelaide, accounting for 76% (4,797 people). This share was higher than Adelaide (C) (75.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 87 people and 3.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
North Adelaide - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for North Adelaide in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Adelaide (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for North Adelaide, with comparison markers for Adelaide (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
68
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
68
1.1%
-0.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
98
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
98
1.6%
+0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
332
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
332
5.3%
0.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
479
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
479
7.6%
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
4,797
% of total
76.0%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
4,797
76.0%
+3.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
14
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
14
0.2%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
526
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
526
8.3%
-3.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-10
-0.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+9
+0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-13
0.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+5
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+87
+3.2pp
Did Not Go To School
-1
0.0pp
Not Stated
-231
-3.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for North Adelaide. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Adelaide (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Adelaide (C)% | Count | % | Adelaide (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 68 | 1.1% | 1.1% | 78 | 1.2% | 1.3% | -10 | -0.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 98 | 1.6% | 1.5% | 89 | 1.4% | 1.5% | +9 | +0.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 332 | 5.3% | 5.6% | 345 | 5.3% | 5.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 479 | 7.6% | 7.4% | 474 | 7.3% | 6.8% | +5 | +0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 4,797 | 76.0% | 75.7% | 4,710 | 72.8% | 72.5% | +87 | +3.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 14 | 0.2% | 0.5% | 15 | 0.2% | 0.3% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 526 | 8.3% | 8.2% | 757 | 11.7% | 12.6% | -231 | -3.4pp |
| Total | 6,314 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,468 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -154 | 0.0pp |