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 Adelaide Plains, accounting for 38.3% (2,929 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (38.8%).
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Adelaide Plains - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Adelaide Plains in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Adelaide Plains, with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
332
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-
332
4.3%
-
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
489
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-
489
6.4%
-
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,577
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
-
1,577
20.6%
-
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,660
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
-
1,660
21.7%
-
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,929
% of total
38.3%
Change from 2016
-
2,929
38.3%
-
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
52
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-
52
0.7%
-
Not Stated
2021 count
602
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-
602
7.9%
-
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Adelaide Plains. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 332 | 4.3% | 5.7% | - | - | 7.2% | - | - |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 489 | 6.4% | 6.1% | - | - | 6.6% | - | - |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,577 | 20.6% | 19.6% | - | - | 19.9% | - | - |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,660 | 21.7% | 21.0% | - | - | 21.1% | - | - |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,929 | 38.3% | 38.8% | - | - | 34.5% | - | - |
| Did Not Go To School | 52 | 0.7% | 0.5% | - | - | 0.4% | - | - |
| Not Stated | 602 | 7.9% | 8.3% | - | - | 10.4% | - | - |
| Total | 7,641 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |