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 Ridgley, accounting for 38.5% (207 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (33.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 46 people and 6.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Ridgley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Ridgley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ridgley, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
25
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
25
4.7%
-0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
59
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
59
11.0%
-0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
207
% of total
38.5%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
207
38.5%
-4.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
73
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
73
13.6%
+4.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
143
% of total
26.6%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
143
26.6%
+6.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
30
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
30
5.6%
-5.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+1
-0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+1
-0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-4
-4.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+29
+4.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+46
+6.8pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
-26
-5.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Ridgley. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Burnie (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Burnie (C)% | Count | % | Burnie (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 25 | 4.7% | 4.9% | 24 | 4.9% | 6.0% | +1 | -0.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 59 | 11.0% | 8.5% | 58 | 11.8% | 10.2% | +1 | -0.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 207 | 38.5% | 33.7% | 211 | 43.1% | 35.5% | -4 | -4.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 73 | 13.6% | 9.9% | 44 | 9.0% | 10.1% | +29 | +4.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 143 | 26.6% | 35.9% | 97 | 19.8% | 28.8% | +46 | +6.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 30 | 5.6% | 6.6% | 56 | 11.4% | 8.9% | -26 | -5.8pp |
| Total | 537 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 490 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +47 | 0.0pp |