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 West Busselton, accounting for 44.8% (3,158 people). This share was lower than Busselton (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 2,986 people and 24.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
West Busselton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for West 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 West Busselton, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
286
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
286
4.1%
+0.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
318
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
318
4.5%
+2.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,992
% of total
28.2%
Change from 2016
+14.3pp
1,992
28.2%
+14.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
781
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
781
11.1%
+6.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,158
% of total
44.8%
Change from 2016
+24.2pp
3,158
44.8%
+24.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
46
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
46
0.7%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
475
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-48.2pp
475
6.7%
-48.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+259
+0.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+299
+2.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+1,876
+14.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+743
+6.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+2,986
+24.2pp
Did Not Go To School
+41
+0.1pp
Not Stated
+17
-48.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for West 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 | 286 | 4.1% | 2.7% | 27 | 3.2% | 3.1% | +259 | +0.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 318 | 4.5% | 3.8% | 19 | 2.3% | 4.5% | +299 | +2.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,992 | 28.2% | 24.9% | 116 | 13.9% | 26.0% | +1,876 | +14.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 781 | 11.1% | 10.6% | 38 | 4.6% | 11.2% | +743 | +6.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,158 | 44.8% | 50.4% | 172 | 20.6% | 45.0% | +2,986 | +24.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 46 | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5 | 0.6% | 0.3% | +41 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 475 | 6.7% | 7.3% | 458 | 54.9% | 9.9% | +17 | -48.2pp |
| Total | 7,056 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 835 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6,221 | 0.0pp |