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 White Cliffs (part), accounting for 39.6% (53 people). This share was higher than Central Darling (A) (22.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 14 people and 4.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
White Cliffs (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for White Cliffs (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Central Darling (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for White Cliffs (part), with comparison markers for Central Darling (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
13
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
13
9.7%
+3.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
10
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
10
7.5%
-8.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
43
% of total
32.1%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
43
32.1%
+2.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
15
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
15
11.2%
+2.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
53
% of total
39.6%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
53
39.6%
+4.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
0
0.0%
-2.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
0
0.0%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+6
+3.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-8
-8.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+10
+2.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+5
+2.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+14
+4.5pp
Did Not Go To School
-3
-2.7pp
Not Stated
-1
-0.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for White Cliffs (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Central Darling (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Central Darling (A)% | Count | % | Central Darling (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 13 | 9.7% | 9.8% | 7 | 6.3% | 10.5% | +6 | +3.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 10 | 7.5% | 13.7% | 18 | 16.2% | 11.7% | -8 | -8.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 43 | 32.1% | 23.1% | 33 | 29.7% | 25.3% | +10 | +2.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 15 | 11.2% | 7.6% | 10 | 9.0% | 7.7% | +5 | +2.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 53 | 39.6% | 22.5% | 39 | 35.1% | 22.3% | +14 | +4.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 1.3% | 3 | 2.7% | 0.5% | -3 | -2.7pp |
| Not Stated | 0 | 0.0% | 22.1% | 1 | 0.9% | 22.0% | -1 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 134 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 111 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +23 | 0.0pp |