Education
Qualifications
About this topic
Qualifications records the highest non-school qualification completed by people aged 15 years and over. It describes post-school educational attainment such as certificates, diplomas, and university degrees.
This topic is a key indicator of skill level and socio-economic opportunity within an area. It is most useful when read with employment status, occupation, and income, which show how qualifications relate to labour market outcomes.
Interpretation notes
- This topic uses highest completed non-school qualification, so incomplete study and current enrolment do not count as attained qualifications.
- It applies to people aged 15 years and over and should be read with schooling for the full education profile.
Related topics
Key insight
In 2021, no qualification was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Coober Pedy (DC), accounting for 39.6% (547 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which decreased by 60 people and 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Coober Pedy (DC) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Coober Pedy (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coober Pedy (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
159
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
159
11.5%
+0.5pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
88
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
88
6.4%
-0.1pp
Vocational
2021 count
250
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
250
18.1%
-0.1pp
No Qualification
2021 count
547
% of total
39.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
547
39.6%
-1.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
338
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
338
24.5%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
-4
+0.5pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-9
-0.1pp
Vocational
-20
-0.1pp
No Qualification
-60
-1.3pp
Not Stated
-10
+1.1pp
Data table
Qualifications for Coober Pedy (DC). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 159 | 11.5% | 11.3% | 163 | 11.0% | 9.3% | -4 | +0.5pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 88 | 6.4% | 7.3% | 97 | 6.5% | 6.8% | -9 | -0.1pp |
| Vocational | 250 | 18.1% | 24.3% | 270 | 18.2% | 23.0% | -20 | -0.1pp |
| No Qualification | 547 | 39.6% | 47.1% | 607 | 40.9% | 48.7% | -60 | -1.3pp |
| Not Stated | 338 | 24.5% | 10.1% | 348 | 23.4% | 12.1% | -10 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 1,382 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,485 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -103 | 0.0pp |