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 Lynwood (WA), accounting for 64.6% (1,772 people). This share was lower than Canning (C) (70.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,515 people and 25.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Lynwood (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Lynwood (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Canning (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lynwood (WA), with comparison markers for Canning (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
79
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
79
2.9%
-2.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
79
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
79
2.9%
-2.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
419
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-12.8pp
419
15.3%
-12.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
226
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
226
8.2%
-3.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,772
% of total
64.6%
Change from 2016
+25.5pp
1,772
64.6%
+25.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
38
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
38
1.4%
+0.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
129
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
129
4.7%
-4.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+45
-2.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+42
-2.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+234
-12.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+147
-3.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,515
+25.5pp
Did Not Go To School
+35
+0.9pp
Not Stated
+66
-4.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Lynwood (WA). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Canning (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Canning (C)% | Count | % | Canning (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 79 | 2.9% | 2.7% | 34 | 5.2% | 3.0% | +45 | -2.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 79 | 2.9% | 2.4% | 37 | 5.6% | 2.8% | +42 | -2.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 419 | 15.3% | 12.5% | 185 | 28.1% | 14.0% | +234 | -12.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 226 | 8.2% | 5.8% | 79 | 12.0% | 6.4% | +147 | -3.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,772 | 64.6% | 70.5% | 257 | 39.1% | 66.1% | +1,515 | +25.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 38 | 1.4% | 1.0% | 3 | 0.5% | 0.9% | +35 | +0.9pp |
| Not Stated | 129 | 4.7% | 5.2% | 63 | 9.6% | 6.7% | +66 | -4.9pp |
| Total | 2,742 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 658 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,084 | 0.0pp |