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 Dampier Peninsula (part), accounting for 28.2% (211 people). This share was lower than Broome (S) (48%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which increased by 21 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Dampier Peninsula (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Dampier Peninsula (part) 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 Dampier Peninsula (part), with comparison markers for Broome (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
40
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
40
5.3%
-1.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
59
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
59
7.9%
+2.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
209
% of total
27.9%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
209
27.9%
+2.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
130
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
130
17.4%
-1.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
211
% of total
28.2%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
211
28.2%
+1.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
7
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
7
0.9%
+0.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
93
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
93
12.4%
-4.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-13
-1.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+19
+2.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+21
+2.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-10
-1.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+16
+1.9pp
Did Not Go To School
+7
+0.9pp
Not Stated
-33
-4.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Dampier Peninsula (part). 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 | 40 | 5.3% | 2.3% | 53 | 7.1% | 3.0% | -13 | -1.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 59 | 7.9% | 4.1% | 40 | 5.4% | 4.1% | +19 | +2.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 209 | 27.9% | 18.6% | 188 | 25.3% | 20.5% | +21 | +2.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 130 | 17.4% | 11.1% | 140 | 18.9% | 11.4% | -10 | -1.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 211 | 28.2% | 48.0% | 195 | 26.3% | 44.5% | +16 | +1.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 7 | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% | +7 | +0.9pp |
| Not Stated | 93 | 12.4% | 15.3% | 126 | 17.0% | 16.0% | -33 | -4.6pp |
| Total | 749 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 742 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |