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 Elliott (NT), accounting for 29.1% (59 people). This share was higher than Barkly (R) (21.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Did Not Go To School, which decreased by 15 people and 6.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Elliott (NT) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Elliott (NT) 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 Elliott (NT), with comparison markers for Barkly (R).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
23
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
23
11.3%
-2.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
23
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
23
11.3%
-3.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
59
% of total
29.1%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
59
29.1%
+1.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
35
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
35
17.2%
-2.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
37
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
37
18.2%
+3.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
4
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
4
2.0%
-6.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
22
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
22
10.8%
+10.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-6
-2.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-10
-3.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-1
+1.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-8
-2.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+4
+3.0pp
Did Not Go To School
-15
-6.8pp
Not Stated
+22
+10.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Elliott (NT). 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 | 23 | 11.3% | 12.7% | 29 | 13.4% | 17.2% | -6 | -2.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 23 | 11.3% | 10.0% | 33 | 15.2% | 9.1% | -10 | -3.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 59 | 29.1% | 21.6% | 60 | 27.6% | 19.7% | -1 | +1.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 35 | 17.2% | 10.0% | 43 | 19.8% | 9.7% | -8 | -2.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 37 | 18.2% | 28.0% | 33 | 15.2% | 23.3% | +4 | +3.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 4 | 2.0% | 3.9% | 19 | 8.8% | 5.3% | -15 | -6.8pp |
| Not Stated | 22 | 10.8% | 13.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.8% | +22 | +10.8pp |
| Total | 203 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 217 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -14 | 0.0pp |