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 Berri and Barmera (DC), accounting for 38.3% (3,243 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (38.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 476 people and 4.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Berri and Barmera (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Berri and Barmera (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Berri and Barmera (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
641
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
641
7.6%
-1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
607
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
607
7.2%
0.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,677
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,677
19.8%
+0.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,632
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
1,632
19.3%
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,243
% of total
38.3%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
3,243
38.3%
+4.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
68
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
68
0.8%
-0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
589
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
589
7.0%
-3.5pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-126
-1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+12
0.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+60
+0.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+61
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+476
+4.8pp
Did Not Go To School
-12
-0.2pp
Not Stated
-276
-3.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Berri and Barmera (DC). 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 | 641 | 7.6% | 5.7% | 767 | 9.3% | 7.2% | -126 | -1.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 607 | 7.2% | 6.1% | 595 | 7.2% | 6.6% | +12 | 0.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,677 | 19.8% | 19.6% | 1,617 | 19.6% | 19.9% | +60 | +0.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,632 | 19.3% | 21.0% | 1,571 | 19.0% | 21.1% | +61 | +0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,243 | 38.3% | 38.8% | 2,767 | 33.5% | 34.5% | +476 | +4.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 68 | 0.8% | 0.5% | 80 | 1.0% | 0.4% | -12 | -0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 589 | 7.0% | 8.3% | 865 | 10.5% | 10.4% | -276 | -3.5pp |
| Total | 8,457 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,262 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +195 | 0.0pp |