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 Carnamah (S), accounting for 38.3% (181 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (43.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 16 people and 0.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Carnamah (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Carnamah (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carnamah (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
16
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
16
3.4%
-2.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
26
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
26
5.5%
0.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
136
% of total
28.8%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
136
28.8%
-2.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
40
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
40
8.5%
-1.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
181
% of total
38.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
181
38.3%
+0.8pp
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
73
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
73
15.5%
+5.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-9
-2.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+2
0.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-2
-2.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-3
-1.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+16
+0.8pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
+28
+5.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Carnamah (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 16 | 3.4% | 3.2% | 25 | 5.7% | 3.9% | -9 | -2.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 26 | 5.5% | 4.6% | 24 | 5.5% | 5.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 136 | 28.8% | 25.4% | 138 | 31.4% | 26.3% | -2 | -2.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 40 | 8.5% | 11.1% | 43 | 9.8% | 11.4% | -3 | -1.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 181 | 38.3% | 43.3% | 165 | 37.5% | 39.9% | +16 | +0.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 73 | 15.5% | 11.9% | 45 | 10.2% | 13.2% | +28 | +5.3pp |
| Total | 472 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 440 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +32 | 0.0pp |