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 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Dampier Peninsula (part), accounting for 28.4% (208 people). This share was higher than Broome (S) (18.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which increased by 208 people and 28.4 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
41
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
41
5.6%
+5.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
54
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
54
7.4%
+7.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
208
% of total
28.4%
Change from 2016
+28.4pp
208
28.4%
+28.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
127
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-39.8pp
127
17.3%
-39.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
206
% of total
28.1%
Change from 2016
-14.8pp
206
28.1%
-14.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
7
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
7
1.0%
+1.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
89
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+12.2pp
89
12.2%
+12.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+41
+5.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+54
+7.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+208
+28.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+123
-39.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+203
-14.8pp
Did Not Go To School
+7
+1.0pp
Not Stated
+89
+12.2pp
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 | 41 | 5.6% | 2.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.0% | +41 | +5.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 54 | 7.4% | 3.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.6% | +54 | +7.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 208 | 28.4% | 18.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 20.2% | +208 | +28.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 127 | 17.3% | 10.5% | 4 | 57.1% | 10.9% | +123 | -39.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 206 | 28.1% | 49.4% | 3 | 42.9% | 45.7% | +203 | -14.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 7 | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | +7 | +1.0pp |
| Not Stated | 89 | 12.2% | 15.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 16.1% | +89 | +12.2pp |
| Total | 732 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +725 | 0.0pp |