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 Lockyer (WA), accounting for 33.5% (350 people). This share was lower than Albany (C) (44.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 26 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Lockyer (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Lockyer (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lockyer (WA), with comparison markers for Albany (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
58
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
58
5.6%
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
90
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
90
8.6%
+2.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
286
% of total
27.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
286
27.4%
-1.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
137
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
137
13.1%
+2.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
350
% of total
33.5%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
350
33.5%
+1.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
20
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
20
1.9%
+0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
103
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
103
9.9%
-4.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-3
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+23
+2.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-7
-1.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+25
+2.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+26
+1.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+6
+0.5pp
Not Stated
-42
-4.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Lockyer (WA). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 58 | 5.6% | 3.6% | 61 | 6.0% | 4.3% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 90 | 8.6% | 5.6% | 67 | 6.6% | 6.0% | +23 | +2.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 286 | 27.4% | 27.5% | 293 | 28.8% | 27.4% | -7 | -1.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 137 | 13.1% | 11.7% | 112 | 11.0% | 11.3% | +25 | +2.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 350 | 33.5% | 44.3% | 324 | 31.9% | 40.5% | +26 | +1.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 20 | 1.9% | 0.5% | 14 | 1.4% | 0.3% | +6 | +0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 103 | 9.9% | 6.8% | 145 | 14.3% | 10.2% | -42 | -4.4pp |
| Total | 1,044 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,016 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +28 | 0.0pp |