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 8 or Below was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Ampilatwatja, accounting for 21% (64 people). This share was higher than Barkly (R) (12.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 23 people and 10.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Ampilatwatja - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Ampilatwatja in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Barkly (R) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ampilatwatja, with comparison markers for Barkly (R).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
64
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
64
21.0%
+1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
27
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
27
8.9%
+0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
61
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
-10.7pp
61
20.0%
-10.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
20
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
20
6.6%
-1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
37
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
37
12.1%
+0.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
44
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
44
14.4%
+3.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
52
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
52
17.0%
+6.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+11
+1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+3
+0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-23
-10.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-1
-1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+4
+0.1pp
Did Not Go To School
+14
+3.5pp
Not Stated
+23
+6.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Ampilatwatja. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Barkly (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Barkly (R)% | Count | % | Barkly (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 64 | 21.0% | 12.7% | 53 | 19.3% | 17.2% | +11 | +1.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 27 | 8.9% | 10.0% | 24 | 8.8% | 9.1% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 61 | 20.0% | 21.6% | 84 | 30.7% | 19.7% | -23 | -10.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 20 | 6.6% | 10.0% | 21 | 7.7% | 9.7% | -1 | -1.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 37 | 12.1% | 28.0% | 33 | 12.0% | 23.3% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 44 | 14.4% | 3.9% | 30 | 10.9% | 5.3% | +14 | +3.5pp |
| Not Stated | 52 | 17.0% | 13.9% | 29 | 10.6% | 15.8% | +23 | +6.4pp |
| Total | 305 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 274 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +31 | 0.0pp |