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 Shelley (WA), accounting for 71.5% (2,799 people). This share was higher than Canning (C) (67.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 276 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Shelley (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Shelley (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 Shelley (WA), with comparison markers for Canning (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
62
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
62
1.6%
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
120
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
120
3.1%
-0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
512
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
512
13.1%
-1.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
256
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
256
6.5%
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,799
% of total
71.5%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
2,799
71.5%
+3.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
25
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
25
0.6%
+0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
139
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
139
3.6%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-17
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-5
-0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-45
-1.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+6
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+276
+3.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+14
+0.3pp
Not Stated
-32
-1.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Shelley (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 | 62 | 1.6% | 2.7% | 79 | 2.1% | 3.0% | -17 | -0.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 120 | 3.1% | 3.4% | 125 | 3.4% | 3.7% | -5 | -0.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 512 | 13.1% | 13.4% | 557 | 15.0% | 14.8% | -45 | -1.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 256 | 6.5% | 7.0% | 250 | 6.7% | 7.6% | +6 | -0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,799 | 71.5% | 67.7% | 2,523 | 67.9% | 63.5% | +276 | +3.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 25 | 0.6% | 0.9% | 11 | 0.3% | 0.8% | +14 | +0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 139 | 3.6% | 5.0% | 171 | 4.6% | 6.5% | -32 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 3,913 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,716 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +197 | 0.0pp |