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 Bassendean (T), accounting for 59.6% (7,585 people). This share was lower than Greater Perth (61.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,085 people and 5.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Bassendean (T) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Bassendean (T) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bassendean (T), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
431
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
431
3.4%
-0.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
403
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
403
3.2%
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,402
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
2,402
18.9%
-1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,003
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
1,003
7.9%
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
7,585
% of total
59.6%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
7,585
59.6%
+5.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
87
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
87
0.7%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
817
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
817
6.4%
-1.7pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-79
-0.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-66
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+3
-1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-25
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,085
+5.2pp
Did Not Go To School
+3
0.0pp
Not Stated
-151
-1.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Bassendean (T). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Perth.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 431 | 3.4% | 2.5% | 510 | 4.3% | 3.0% | -79 | -0.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 403 | 3.2% | 3.0% | 469 | 3.9% | 3.3% | -66 | -0.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 2,402 | 18.9% | 17.7% | 2,399 | 20.1% | 18.5% | +3 | -1.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,003 | 7.9% | 8.2% | 1,028 | 8.6% | 8.6% | -25 | -0.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 7,585 | 59.6% | 61.8% | 6,500 | 54.4% | 57.3% | +1,085 | +5.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 87 | 0.7% | 0.8% | 84 | 0.7% | 0.7% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 817 | 6.4% | 6.0% | 968 | 8.1% | 8.6% | -151 | -1.7pp |
| Total | 12,728 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,958 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +770 | 0.0pp |