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 Ceduna (DC), accounting for 35.3% (956 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (38.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 142 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Ceduna (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Ceduna (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ceduna (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
168
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
168
6.2%
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
175
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
175
6.5%
-0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
580
% of total
21.4%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
580
21.4%
+2.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
517
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
517
19.1%
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
956
% of total
35.3%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
956
35.3%
+3.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
11
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
11
0.4%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
303
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
303
11.2%
-4.7pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-12
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-3
-0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+82
+2.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+18
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+142
+3.9pp
Did Not Go To School
+2
+0.1pp
Not Stated
-109
-4.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Ceduna (DC). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 168 | 6.2% | 5.7% | 180 | 6.9% | 7.2% | -12 | -0.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 175 | 6.5% | 6.1% | 178 | 6.9% | 6.6% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 580 | 21.4% | 19.6% | 498 | 19.2% | 19.9% | +82 | +2.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 517 | 19.1% | 21.0% | 499 | 19.3% | 21.1% | +18 | -0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 956 | 35.3% | 38.8% | 814 | 31.4% | 34.5% | +142 | +3.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 11 | 0.4% | 0.5% | 9 | 0.3% | 0.4% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 303 | 11.2% | 8.3% | 412 | 15.9% | 10.4% | -109 | -4.7pp |
| Total | 2,710 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,590 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +120 | 0.0pp |