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 Clare and Gilbert Valleys (DC), accounting for 44.6% (3,279 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (38.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 477 people and 5.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Clare and Gilbert Valleys (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Clare and Gilbert Valleys (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clare and Gilbert Valleys (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
320
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
320
4.4%
-1.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
372
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
372
5.1%
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,243
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
1,243
16.9%
-0.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,577
% of total
21.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,577
21.4%
-0.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,279
% of total
44.6%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
3,279
44.6%
+5.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
17
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
17
0.2%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
545
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
545
7.4%
-1.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-89
-1.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-58
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+15
-0.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+2
-0.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+477
+5.1pp
Did Not Go To School
+14
+0.2pp
Not Stated
-100
-1.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Clare and Gilbert Valleys (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 | 320 | 4.4% | 5.7% | 409 | 5.8% | 7.2% | -89 | -1.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 372 | 5.1% | 6.1% | 430 | 6.1% | 6.6% | -58 | -1.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,243 | 16.9% | 19.6% | 1,228 | 17.3% | 19.9% | +15 | -0.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,577 | 21.4% | 21.0% | 1,575 | 22.2% | 21.1% | +2 | -0.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,279 | 44.6% | 38.8% | 2,802 | 39.5% | 34.5% | +477 | +5.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 17 | 0.2% | 0.5% | 3 | 0.0% | 0.4% | +14 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 545 | 7.4% | 8.3% | 645 | 9.1% | 10.4% | -100 | -1.7pp |
| Total | 7,353 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,092 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +261 | 0.0pp |