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 Broome, accounting for 43.1% (1,316 people). This share was lower than Broome (S) (48%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 55 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Broome - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Broome in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Broome (S) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Broome, with comparison markers for Broome (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
92
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
92
3.0%
-0.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
134
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
134
4.4%
-0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
598
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
598
19.6%
+1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
304
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
304
10.0%
-0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,316
% of total
43.1%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
1,316
43.1%
+4.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
35
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
35
1.1%
+0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
573
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
573
18.8%
-4.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-35
-0.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-12
-0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+5
+1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-27
-0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+55
+4.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+15
+0.5pp
Not Stated
-176
-4.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Broome. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Broome (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Broome (S)% | Count | % | Broome (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 92 | 3.0% | 2.3% | 127 | 3.9% | 3.0% | -35 | -0.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 134 | 4.4% | 4.1% | 146 | 4.5% | 4.1% | -12 | -0.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 598 | 19.6% | 18.6% | 593 | 18.4% | 20.5% | +5 | +1.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 304 | 10.0% | 11.1% | 331 | 10.3% | 11.4% | -27 | -0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,316 | 43.1% | 48.0% | 1,261 | 39.1% | 44.5% | +55 | +4.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 35 | 1.1% | 0.6% | 20 | 0.6% | 0.4% | +15 | +0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 573 | 18.8% | 15.3% | 749 | 23.2% | 16.0% | -176 | -4.4pp |
| Total | 3,052 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,227 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -175 | 0.0pp |