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 Sandover (part), accounting for 15.5% (62 people). This share was lower than Barkly (R) (28%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 8 or Below, which decreased by 47 people and 9.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Sandover (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Sandover (part) 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 Sandover (part), with comparison markers for Barkly (R).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
59
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-9.7pp
59
14.8%
-9.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
20
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
20
5.0%
-2.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
58
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
58
14.5%
-2.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
14
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
14
3.5%
-0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
62
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
62
15.5%
+0.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
54
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
54
13.5%
-2.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
132
% of total
33.1%
Change from 2016
+16.7pp
132
33.1%
+16.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-47
-9.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-12
-2.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-15
-2.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-3
-0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-3
+0.5pp
Did Not Go To School
-14
-2.2pp
Not Stated
+61
+16.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Sandover (part). 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 | 59 | 14.8% | 12.7% | 106 | 24.5% | 17.2% | -47 | -9.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 20 | 5.0% | 10.0% | 32 | 7.4% | 9.1% | -12 | -2.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 58 | 14.5% | 21.6% | 73 | 16.9% | 19.7% | -15 | -2.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 14 | 3.5% | 10.0% | 17 | 3.9% | 9.7% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 62 | 15.5% | 28.0% | 65 | 15.0% | 23.3% | -3 | +0.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 54 | 13.5% | 3.9% | 68 | 15.7% | 5.3% | -14 | -2.2pp |
| Not Stated | 132 | 33.1% | 13.9% | 71 | 16.4% | 15.8% | +61 | +16.7pp |
| Total | 399 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 432 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -33 | 0.0pp |