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 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Collie (S), accounting for 33.9% (2,456 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (25.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 213 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Collie (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Collie (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 Collie (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
315
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
315
4.3%
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
531
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
531
7.3%
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,456
% of total
33.9%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
2,456
33.9%
+1.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,101
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
1,101
15.2%
-1.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,115
% of total
29.2%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
2,115
29.2%
+2.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
21
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
21
0.3%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
703
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
703
9.7%
-2.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-49
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-2
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+149
+1.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-55
-1.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+213
+2.5pp
Did Not Go To School
+10
+0.1pp
Not Stated
-148
-2.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Collie (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 | 315 | 4.3% | 3.2% | 364 | 5.1% | 3.8% | -49 | -0.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 531 | 7.3% | 5.4% | 533 | 7.5% | 5.6% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 2,456 | 33.9% | 25.7% | 2,307 | 32.4% | 26.4% | +149 | +1.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,101 | 15.2% | 11.6% | 1,156 | 16.2% | 11.9% | -55 | -1.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,115 | 29.2% | 42.1% | 1,902 | 26.7% | 38.7% | +213 | +2.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 21 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 11 | 0.2% | 0.5% | +10 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 703 | 9.7% | 11.5% | 851 | 11.9% | 12.9% | -148 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 7,242 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,124 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +118 | 0.0pp |