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 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Anangu Pitjantjatjara (AC), accounting for 23.6% (419 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (20%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 8 or Below, which increased by 76 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Anangu Pitjantjatjara (AC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Anangu Pitjantjatjara (AC) 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 Anangu Pitjantjatjara (AC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
259
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
259
14.6%
+4.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
205
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
205
11.6%
+2.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
419
% of total
23.6%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
419
23.6%
+3.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
253
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
253
14.3%
-0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
374
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
374
21.1%
+0.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
36
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
36
2.0%
-1.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
228
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-9.2pp
228
12.9%
-9.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+76
+4.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+53
+2.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+72
+3.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+2
-0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+22
+0.7pp
Did Not Go To School
-23
-1.4pp
Not Stated
-153
-9.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Anangu Pitjantjatjara (AC). 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 | 259 | 14.6% | 5.8% | 183 | 10.6% | 7.2% | +76 | +4.0pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 205 | 11.6% | 6.9% | 152 | 8.8% | 7.2% | +53 | +2.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 419 | 23.6% | 20.0% | 347 | 20.1% | 20.2% | +72 | +3.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 253 | 14.3% | 21.2% | 251 | 14.6% | 21.3% | +2 | -0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 374 | 21.1% | 37.6% | 352 | 20.4% | 33.4% | +22 | +0.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 36 | 2.0% | 0.5% | 59 | 3.4% | 0.4% | -23 | -1.4pp |
| Not Stated | 228 | 12.9% | 8.1% | 381 | 22.1% | 10.2% | -153 | -9.2pp |
| Total | 1,774 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,725 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +49 | 0.0pp |