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 Busselton, accounting for 40.6% (674 people). This share was lower than Busselton (C) (48.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 91 people and 5.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Busselton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Busselton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Busselton, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
90
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
90
5.4%
+0.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
88
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
88
5.3%
-1.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
453
% of total
27.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
453
27.3%
-0.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
170
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
170
10.2%
-1.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
674
% of total
40.6%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
674
40.6%
+5.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
16
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
16
1.0%
-0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
171
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
171
10.3%
-1.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+2
+0.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-28
-1.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-8
-0.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-20
-1.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+91
+5.2pp
Did Not Go To School
-3
-0.2pp
Not Stated
-20
-1.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Busselton. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Busselton (C)% | Count | % | Busselton (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 90 | 5.4% | 2.8% | 88 | 5.3% | 3.1% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 88 | 5.3% | 4.8% | 116 | 7.0% | 5.4% | -28 | -1.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 453 | 27.3% | 25.2% | 461 | 28.0% | 26.2% | -8 | -0.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 170 | 10.2% | 11.3% | 190 | 11.5% | 11.9% | -20 | -1.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 674 | 40.6% | 48.6% | 583 | 35.4% | 43.4% | +91 | +5.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 16 | 1.0% | 0.3% | 19 | 1.2% | 0.3% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 171 | 10.3% | 7.1% | 191 | 11.6% | 9.7% | -20 | -1.3pp |
| Total | 1,662 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,648 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14 | 0.0pp |